/behavioral-health Behavioral Health en-US Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:32:28 GMT /behavioral-health/iacp-board-approves-management-of-behavioral-emergencies-resolution The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:32:28 GMT /behavioral-health/iacp-board-approves-management-of-behavioral-emergencies-resolution /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:24 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /suicide/articles/beyond-bls-suicidality-and-postvention-wIQmfbsqG8wlBaRd/ What EMS needs to know about treating suicide attempts Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:39:23 GMT /suicide/articles/beyond-bls-suicidality-and-postvention-wIQmfbsqG8wlBaRd/ /behavioral-health/iacp-board-approves-management-of-behavioral-emergencies-resolution The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:32:28 GMT /behavioral-health/iacp-board-approves-management-of-behavioral-emergencies-resolution /legislation-funding/colo-fd-warns-crisis-response-team-could-shut-down-after-losing-funding The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the Community Response Team could end in July after losing funding from a state grant Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:52:32 GMT /legislation-funding/colo-fd-warns-crisis-response-team-could-shut-down-after-losing-funding /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:24 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /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 /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 /community-paramedicine/minn-pd-ends-mental-health-unit-plans-new-crisis-response-outreach St. Paul city officials are planning a new outreach program for situations where law enforcement and EMS action are not needed Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:10:10 GMT /community-paramedicine/minn-pd-ends-mental-health-unit-plans-new-crisis-response-outreach /suicide/articles/beyond-bls-suicidality-and-postvention-wIQmfbsqG8wlBaRd/ What EMS needs to know about treating suicide attempts Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:39:23 GMT /suicide/articles/beyond-bls-suicidality-and-postvention-wIQmfbsqG8wlBaRd/ /patient-care/articles/remain-calm-assessing-and-treating-panic-attacks-b0yagYojdd7YrTUQ/ Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency. Learn to assess and treat. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:35:18 GMT /patient-care/articles/remain-calm-assessing-and-treating-panic-attacks-b0yagYojdd7YrTUQ/ /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 /community-awareness/wash-officials-work-to-increase-awareness-of-mental-health-crisis-line Health Department officials have seen a steady increase in 988 calls over the last two years Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /community-awareness/wash-officials-work-to-increase-awareness-of-mental-health-crisis-line /911-and-dispatch/ohio-hospital-system-trains-dispatchers-in-handling-mental-health-crisis-calls University Hospitals is using a $3M grant to improve the EMS response to mental health crisis calls Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT /911-and-dispatch/ohio-hospital-system-trains-dispatchers-in-handling-mental-health-crisis-calls /mental-health/memorial-monument-in-texas-honors-first-responders-who-have-died-by-suicide First H.E.L.P. is honoring first responders who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived, not how they died Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:56:56 GMT /mental-health/memorial-monument-in-texas-honors-first-responders-who-have-died-by-suicide /software/in-arkansas-this-app-is-supporting-improved-care-of-pediatric-behavioral-health-patients With the help of Pulsara, some young patients can be safely taken directly from the scene to behavioral health facilities Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:47:00 GMT /software/in-arkansas-this-app-is-supporting-improved-care-of-pediatric-behavioral-health-patients /behavioral-health/n-c-city-crisis-team-responds-to-nearly-18-000-calls-in-first-weeks-of-service Durham's HEART clinicians, working with paramedics and police officers, see a citywide expansion of operations Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /behavioral-health/n-c-city-crisis-team-responds-to-nearly-18-000-calls-in-first-weeks-of-service /legislation-funding/calif-officials-call-for-stable-funding-of-behavioral-health-programs The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury released a report detailing the history of two crisis response teams and their future funding Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT /legislation-funding/calif-officials-call-for-stable-funding-of-behavioral-health-programs /behavioral-health/fla-colo-cities-see-success-with-alternative-911-program St. Petersburg and Denver officials see success in new responses to behavioral health calls Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT /behavioral-health/fla-colo-cities-see-success-with-alternative-911-program /mental-health/ill-city-council-approves-400k-for-crisis-response-team-training Funds for Evanston's Crisis Alternative Response Evanston team will help enhance mental health interventions Sat, 15 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT /mental-health/ill-city-council-approves-400k-for-crisis-response-team-training /behavioral-health/boosting-behavioral-health-services-with-innovative-partnerships Cape Fear Valley MIH collaborates with community organizations to enhance care for mental health and substance use challenges Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:17:08 GMT /behavioral-health/boosting-behavioral-health-services-with-innovative-partnerships /legislation-funding/ore-mayor-pushes-full-funding-of-mental-health-crisis-response-program Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler promoted funding to spare the non-police intervention service Fri, 03 May 2024 13:59:05 GMT /legislation-funding/ore-mayor-pushes-full-funding-of-mental-health-crisis-response-program /mental-health/ohio-first-responders-work-to-improve-mental-health-wellness Agencies in Lima and Allen County work on peer support, EAP and training to help their public safety personnel Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /mental-health/ohio-first-responders-work-to-improve-mental-health-wellness /service-dog/therapy-dog-helps-mass-ems-providers-reduce-stress AMR's 'Freddie' helps EMTs, paramedics deal with traumatic calls Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT /service-dog/therapy-dog-helps-mass-ems-providers-reduce-stress /behavioral-health/mont-first-responders-graduate-from-crisis-intervention-training-academy Missoula's Crisis Intervention Team training is based on actual incidents and focuses on communication, inter-agency networking Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:59:43 GMT /behavioral-health/mont-first-responders-graduate-from-crisis-intervention-training-academy /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:50:42 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:22:47 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders /pioneers-in-practice-case-studies-in-telehealth-and-community-paramedicine/serving-the-vulnerable-with-proactive-rather-than-reactive-care Crawfordsville IN’s nationally-recognized MIH program expands the traditional scope of emergency care to encompass mental and physical wellness, education and community resources Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:04:51 GMT /pioneers-in-practice-case-studies-in-telehealth-and-community-paramedicine/serving-the-vulnerable-with-proactive-rather-than-reactive-care /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:50:42 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 /software/in-arkansas-this-app-is-supporting-improved-care-of-pediatric-behavioral-health-patients With the help of Pulsara, some young patients can be safely taken directly from the scene to behavioral health facilities Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:47:00 GMT /software/in-arkansas-this-app-is-supporting-improved-care-of-pediatric-behavioral-health-patients /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:57:13 GMT /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/