Patient Safety
The patient safety topic contains news, tips and expert-written articles sharing how EMS providers can build safety into every system of care, ensuring that patients receive the safest and most reliable care.
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
While recreational boating remains a beloved pastime across America, new research underscores the inherent risks that come with navigating its vast and varied waterways
EMS crews used CyanoKits to treat some of the many victims of the Jefferson City house explosion
South Metro Fire Rescue crews faced a technical rescue at a Centennial construction site
One of the victims was in critical condition after falling 200 to 250 feet down a cliff at Lake Cumberland
Holmen first responders removed the injured resident through a window after the crash; the resident was then transported to a hospital by Tri-State Ambulance service
San Bernardino County firefighters used an aerial ladder and rope rescue system to rescue the woman after a passerby had heard her screams for help
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker’s arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
Suspect physical abuse of a child when there is a mismatch between the reported mechanism of injury, patient history and the physical exam findings
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
The accused was sentenced to three years of probation and will be required to register as a sex offender
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
Hennepin Healthcare aims to join a national study on the pre-hospital use of calcium and vasopressin on trauma patients
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
Are you endangering your littlest patients?
First responders from several agencies saved a woman who fell at least 30 feet down a well in Placer County
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
The critical thinking behind every EMS call
While the national average for seat belt use reached 91.9% in 2023, some states continue to fall short of this standard
A worker in Bridgeport became trapped when a brick wall collapsed on him
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
