/911-and-dispatch 911 and Dispatch en-US Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:26:32 GMT /safety/articles/how-to-use-lces-for-car-accident-scene-situational-awareness-U44fYgUTgvljVyFM/ A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where EMS routinely works. Use LCES for situational awareness. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:26:32 GMT /safety/articles/how-to-use-lces-for-car-accident-scene-situational-awareness-U44fYgUTgvljVyFM/ /ems-products/communications/articles/arrogant-leadership-are-you-alienating-your-workforce-snGTXtqc4g1No2UD/ In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:59:51 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/arrogant-leadership-are-you-alienating-your-workforce-snGTXtqc4g1No2UD/ /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:13:07 GMT /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ /safety/articles/how-to-use-lces-for-car-accident-scene-situational-awareness-U44fYgUTgvljVyFM/ A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where EMS routinely works. Use LCES for situational awareness. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:26:32 GMT /safety/articles/how-to-use-lces-for-car-accident-scene-situational-awareness-U44fYgUTgvljVyFM/ /technology/ala-county-dispatchers-first-responders-to-benefit-from-video-to-911-capability 911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:07:45 GMT /technology/ala-county-dispatchers-first-responders-to-benefit-from-video-to-911-capability /911-and-dispatch/calif-911-nurse-program-expands-after-seeing-over-700k-in-savings More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:48:53 GMT /911-and-dispatch/calif-911-nurse-program-expands-after-seeing-over-700k-in-savings /ems-products/communications/articles/arrogant-leadership-are-you-alienating-your-workforce-snGTXtqc4g1No2UD/ In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:59:51 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/arrogant-leadership-are-you-alienating-your-workforce-snGTXtqc4g1No2UD/ /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:36:04 GMT /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h /behavioral-health/n-m-citys-crisis-team-sees-decline-in-responses-due-to-growing-pains Paramedics and case managers with Santa Fe's Alternative Response Unit have seen a decline in responses since it was created in 2021 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:23:36 GMT /behavioral-health/n-m-citys-crisis-team-sees-decline-in-responses-due-to-growing-pains /legal/13m-settlement-approved-in-unannounced-active-shooter-drill-at-mich-psychiatric-hospital First responders, staff and patients at the psychiatric hospital for children were not told about the active shooter drill Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:52:57 GMT /legal/13m-settlement-approved-in-unannounced-active-shooter-drill-at-mich-psychiatric-hospital /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:13:07 GMT /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ /ems-products/patient-handling/webinar-the-future-of-ems-insights-and-next-steps-from-eso-research Optimizing resource management Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:59:29 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/webinar-the-future-of-ems-insights-and-next-steps-from-eso-research /911-and-dispatch/baltimore-prepares-to-send-911-operators-and-dispatchers-to-n-c Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is readying a team of call takers, dispatchers, support staff and a supervisor to deploy in a few hours Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:35:01 GMT /911-and-dispatch/baltimore-prepares-to-send-911-operators-and-dispatchers-to-n-c /ems-grant-center/850k-grant-helps-ky-city-create-911-crisis-response-team Funding will allow for a social worker to accompany Lexington police on crisis calls Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /ems-grant-center/850k-grant-helps-ky-city-create-911-crisis-response-team /911-and-dispatch/english-channel-rescue-call-goes-to-dover-del-instead-of-dover-england The caller had conducted an internet search for the ‘Dover Police Department' Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /911-and-dispatch/english-channel-rescue-call-goes-to-dover-del-instead-of-dover-england /cardiac-care/mass-first-responders-recognized-for-coordinated-work-in-cardiac-arrest-save Teamwork was highlighted among the dispatcher giving CPR instructions and Chelmsford police officers, firefighters, medics and hospital paramedics providing patient care Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:43:53 GMT /cardiac-care/mass-first-responders-recognized-for-coordinated-work-in-cardiac-arrest-save /ems-world-expo/ems-world-expo-quick-take-preferred-customers Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:00:47 GMT /ems-world-expo/ems-world-expo-quick-take-preferred-customers /public-health/mont-911-calls-reveal-the-impact-of-heat-on-seniors The research found that a 5-degree jump in the daily average temperature can prompt hundreds of additional calls to 911 over a month Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:30:44 GMT /public-health/mont-911-calls-reveal-the-impact-of-heat-on-seniors /EMS-grants/ems-911-agencies-receive-38m-to-enhance-emergency-response-and-highway-safety-efforts One significant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota EMS Corp, awarded nearly $10 million to implement a tele-EMS system Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:19:44 GMT /EMS-grants/ems-911-agencies-receive-38m-to-enhance-emergency-response-and-highway-safety-efforts /artificial-intelligence/insider-analysis-revolutionizing-911-dispatch-in-jefferson-county-colo Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:31:22 GMT /artificial-intelligence/insider-analysis-revolutionizing-911-dispatch-in-jefferson-county-colo /9-11/the-enduring-legacy-of-9-11-on-public-safety-practices This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:28:44 GMT /9-11/the-enduring-legacy-of-9-11-on-public-safety-practices /artificial-intelligence/colo-county-adds-ai-to-reduce-911-wait-times Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve operations and help with dispatcher shortage Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:53:28 GMT /artificial-intelligence/colo-county-adds-ai-to-reduce-911-wait-times /patient-care/articles/keep-your-cliches-and-lose-the-labels-v74WfX7YrciQwnCb/ Better communication improves response to interventions, increasing patient satisfaction and outcomes, while decreasing job-related stress Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:45:17 GMT /patient-care/articles/keep-your-cliches-and-lose-the-labels-v74WfX7YrciQwnCb/ /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:31:23 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ /911-and-dispatch/cleveland-woman-calls-for-ambulance-to-charge-cellphone Audio of the 911 call reveals the woman confirming she wanted to be taken to a hospital so she could charge her phone Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:41:25 GMT /911-and-dispatch/cleveland-woman-calls-for-ambulance-to-charge-cellphone /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources Bill Kinch, sales engineer for Priority Dispatch, shares his tip for improving resource deployment Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:12:59 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources /ems-products/communications/articles/check-your-ego-cultivating-calm-confident-clinicians-SAEmzPdopco2cZkE/ In this episode, our co-hosts discuss ²ÝݮӰÊÓ columnist Todd Bowman's latest article focused on building confidence in new providers Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:22:04 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/check-your-ego-cultivating-calm-confident-clinicians-SAEmzPdopco2cZkE/ /special-needs-patients/assessing-patients-with-autism-pitfalls-and-communication-tips Jennifer Dantzler, director of the Including Kids Autism Center, joins the podcast to share how EMS can better care for and communicate with patients with autism Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:24:22 GMT /special-needs-patients/assessing-patients-with-autism-pitfalls-and-communication-tips /911-and-dispatch/its-very-dire-wash-county-to-ask-voters-for-sales-tax-increase-to-fund-911-system-upgrade The planned upgrades would see all Tri-Cities first responders brought onto the newer, digital 800 mhz frequency Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT /911-and-dispatch/its-very-dire-wash-county-to-ask-voters-for-sales-tax-increase-to-fund-911-system-upgrade /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don't warrant a response Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:39:07 GMT /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic /dispatchers/calif-dispatcher-dies-in-crash-with-suspected-dui-driver-on-the-way-to-work Antoinette Finau served as an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 3 years Tue, 07 May 2024 14:14:47 GMT /dispatchers/calif-dispatcher-dies-in-crash-with-suspected-dui-driver-on-the-way-to-work /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/ Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:56:46 GMT /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/ /911-and-dispatch/microsoft-outages-affecting-dispatch-centers-across-the-country Dispatch centers across the country reported disruptions due to the Microsoft 365 outage, including having to write 911 calls on paper to share with first responders Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:44:07 GMT /911-and-dispatch/microsoft-outages-affecting-dispatch-centers-across-the-country /communications-dispatch/articles/8-year-olds-desperate-911-call-cant-save-mother-uBRFTrn0XWbYe7Hr/ Mother and her boyfriend were killed by an acquaintance, police believe Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:16:55 GMT /communications-dispatch/articles/8-year-olds-desperate-911-call-cant-save-mother-uBRFTrn0XWbYe7Hr/