Posts tagged with "EMS"
From the front lines, for the front lines: A pandemic PPE startup
Ethan Lutz was a college student working as an EMT deployed to New York during the COVID-19 crisis; as he watched the city grapple with the PPE shortage, he came up with an idea to make providers safer in the futureCleveland Clinic releases guidebook for first responder workplace safety during pandemic
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
What does COVID-19 Phase 2 mean for fire chiefs?
Fire agencies should encourage members to get vaccinated, prepare their response plans for vaccine distribution, and remain vigilant
ReIGNITE Quick Take: COVID-19 response – where to next?
Chief Mike Ragone recaps Global Medical Response's pandemic response and explains how fire and EMS agencies must prepare for future outbreaks
National reporting tool for unmet EMS COVID-19 needs launched
EMS agencies are encouraged to report their unmet needs, such as personnel or PPE shortages, using the online form
Firefighters and masks: Survey highlights division within the ranks
3 highlights from our recent survey on public safety mask policies and usage
‘Please, may I see your face?’: Connecting with patients during COVID-19
The pandemic has quite literally masked the social cues that are essential to patients feeling safe and reassured
Keeping our mind on the mission in the face of COVID-19 fear
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
