/special-needs-patients Special Needs Patients en-US Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:24:22 GMT /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 /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/the-pediatric-general-assessment-triangle-KE8VtMVnpbpRIJgh/ Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:38:12 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/the-pediatric-general-assessment-triangle-KE8VtMVnpbpRIJgh/ /special-needs-patients/training-for-inclusivity-and-compassion Unique considerations for responding to emergencies involving individuals with special needs Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:29:55 GMT /special-needs-patients/training-for-inclusivity-and-compassion /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 /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/the-pediatric-general-assessment-triangle-KE8VtMVnpbpRIJgh/ Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:38:12 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/the-pediatric-general-assessment-triangle-KE8VtMVnpbpRIJgh/ /politics/calif-ed-workers-face-opposition-against-bill-for-harsher-assault-penalties ACLU California Action and others say the bill would unfairly target certain patients Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:03:41 GMT /politics/calif-ed-workers-face-opposition-against-bill-for-harsher-assault-penalties /special-needs-patients/survey-are-you-prepared-to-respond-to-special-needs-patients Does your agency provide ongoing training for responding to patients with special needs? If not, do you wish they did? Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:47:57 GMT /special-needs-patients/survey-are-you-prepared-to-respond-to-special-needs-patients /special-needs-patients/training-for-inclusivity-and-compassion Unique considerations for responding to emergencies involving individuals with special needs Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:29:55 GMT /special-needs-patients/training-for-inclusivity-and-compassion /autism/minn-family-delivers-over-30-sensory-emergency-kits-to-first-responders Josh and Jennifer Chan created the kits to help first responders interact with children, adults who have trouble communicating Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT /autism/minn-family-delivers-over-30-sensory-emergency-kits-to-first-responders /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:11:19 GMT /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case /autism/utah-paramedic-uses-personal-experience-to-create-autism-kits-for-ambulances Gold Cross Paramedic Jeff Wilson used lessons learned with his son who is autistic to help others in EMS Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:03:59 GMT /autism/utah-paramedic-uses-personal-experience-to-create-autism-kits-for-ambulances /court/articles/appeals-court-rules-mich-emts-cannot-be-sued-for-wrongly-declaring-woman-dead-cpwIwMcdSU1kybpp/ Judges affirmed that in the case against the Southfield EMTs in the death of Timesha Beauchamp, the estate failed to prove a constitutional violation Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:47:20 GMT /court/articles/appeals-court-rules-mich-emts-cannot-be-sued-for-wrongly-declaring-woman-dead-cpwIwMcdSU1kybpp/ /investigation/articles/coroner-investigates-sc-teens-death-after-ems-transport-RNlukDAEPWEvD75H/ Document in the ongoing special victims unit investigation alleges the teen with autism was given 10 milligrams of Versed to "shut him up" Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:52:40 GMT /investigation/articles/coroner-investigates-sc-teens-death-after-ems-transport-RNlukDAEPWEvD75H/ /autism/articles/ky-ems-partners-with-autism-advocacy-organization-for-training-xKRO3tQkfEamp6SE/ AMR has also purchased supplies for Sensory Kits for each of its 14 ambulances, including ear protection, a doodle pad, a stress ball, fidget marble, fidget spinner and a pop-it device Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:06:41 GMT /autism/articles/ky-ems-partners-with-autism-advocacy-organization-for-training-xKRO3tQkfEamp6SE/ /autism/articles/sensory-bags-help-ind-ems-providers-care-for-autistic-patients-uEVbqUJMcVWEUj3H/ Ben's Blue Bags founder Matthew Kodicek said they are also useful for small children and anyone else who may struggle to communicate with first responders Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:12:23 GMT /autism/articles/sensory-bags-help-ind-ems-providers-care-for-autistic-patients-uEVbqUJMcVWEUj3H/ /autism/articles/ind-program-uses-decals-to-alert-responders-to-those-with-cognitive-disabilities-dUwVGfTTlQit5k24/ For those with a related diagnosis, they may struggle with emergency sights and sounds or being touched, which can trigger anxiety and lead to outbursts that look like noncompliance Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:29:12 GMT /autism/articles/ind-program-uses-decals-to-alert-responders-to-those-with-cognitive-disabilities-dUwVGfTTlQit5k24/ /vehicle-crashes/articles/mich-first-responders-promote-vehicle-decal-program-for-residents-with-medical-conditions-ouofDNBQDNW1smwe/ Muskegon County's "Yellow Dot" program will allow first responders to render needed treatment more quickly after a crash or medical emergency Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:44:10 GMT /vehicle-crashes/articles/mich-first-responders-promote-vehicle-decal-program-for-residents-with-medical-conditions-ouofDNBQDNW1smwe/ /investigation/articles/ff-medics-in-case-of-dead-woman-found-alive-can-regain-licenses-PMiD6ayrUKXfWXPe/ Michigan authorities say the medics involved in the case of Timesha Beauchamp, who was wrongly declared dead in August and died in a hospital in October, must pass a national exam to regain their licenses Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:53:16 GMT /investigation/articles/ff-medics-in-case-of-dead-woman-found-alive-can-regain-licenses-PMiD6ayrUKXfWXPe/ /special-needs-patients/articles/sensory-bags-help-ind-first-responders-better-aid-special-needs-patients-rN95XvWnZ3sXUgz8/ Ben's Blue Bags are named after Ben Kodicek, 6, who served as the inspiration for project Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:26:42 GMT /special-needs-patients/articles/sensory-bags-help-ind-first-responders-better-aid-special-needs-patients-rN95XvWnZ3sXUgz8/ /medical-monitoring/articles/mich-woman-wrongly-declared-dead-in-august-dies-lzL8YMeEjNgPJbDY/ According to her family's attorney, Timesha Beauchamp, 20, died in the hospital due to brain damage suffered in the August incident Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:52:43 GMT /medical-monitoring/articles/mich-woman-wrongly-declared-dead-in-august-dies-lzL8YMeEjNgPJbDY/ /special-needs-patients/articles/ems-world-expo-quick-take-supporting-and-caring-for-special-needs-and-at-risk-populations-H50vi0i53VZtKClO/ Panelists shared their expertise in working with exceptional patients and discussed strategies and procedures that aid in creating a successful interaction for all involved Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:25:08 GMT /special-needs-patients/articles/ems-world-expo-quick-take-supporting-and-caring-for-special-needs-and-at-risk-populations-H50vi0i53VZtKClO/ /special-needs-patients/articles/nj-county-launches-registry-to-inform-first-responders-when-someone-has-special-needs-IprdRDJ9MxuiELMw/ The Atlantic County Special Needs Registry seeks to ensure first responders can prepare to care appropriately for a person with special needs Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:31:39 GMT /special-needs-patients/articles/nj-county-launches-registry-to-inform-first-responders-when-someone-has-special-needs-IprdRDJ9MxuiELMw/ /communications-dispatch/articles/listen-911-call-released-of-detroit-funeral-home-employee-discovering-woman-alive-qxh4CzeiiV3RTKiB/ The employee said Timesha Beauchamp was breathing and her tongue was moving when she was found alive after being declared dead Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:28:35 GMT /communications-dispatch/articles/listen-911-call-released-of-detroit-funeral-home-employee-discovering-woman-alive-qxh4CzeiiV3RTKiB/ /medical-monitoring/articles/state-mich-ff-medic-misled-doctor-about-dead-woman-hleklMn9oZJqGyKn/ State regulators' account in the case of a woman who was found alive at a funeral home differs from what Southfield's fire chief said in a news conference last week Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:05:44 GMT /medical-monitoring/articles/state-mich-ff-medic-misled-doctor-about-dead-woman-hleklMn9oZJqGyKn/ /investigation/articles/4-mich-ems-providers-on-leave-after-woman-mistakenly-declared-dead-5NLt1iFn9kZCsOtz/ Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee said Wednesday the four providers "feel terrible" and disputed claims that first responders placed the woman in a body bag Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:22:20 GMT /investigation/articles/4-mich-ems-providers-on-leave-after-woman-mistakenly-declared-dead-5NLt1iFn9kZCsOtz/ /civilian-hero/articles/autistic-teen-with-hypersensitive-hearing-awarded-for-rescuing-neighbor-AoBgwsKFZ7yryMkI/ Kasey Brislane, 13, says her heightened sense of hearing enabled her to notice her neighbor's cries for help Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:43:05 GMT /civilian-hero/articles/autistic-teen-with-hypersensitive-hearing-awarded-for-rescuing-neighbor-AoBgwsKFZ7yryMkI/ /ems-advocacy/articles/mich-emt-creates-ambulance-kits-for-patients-with-autism-JCY7Hscez12XsbRP/ Pro Med EMT Amber Horton, whose son has autism, developed the kits to help keep patients calm and help them communicate with crewmembers Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:37:10 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/mich-emt-creates-ambulance-kits-for-patients-with-autism-JCY7Hscez12XsbRP/ /education-and-training/articles/pa-county-first-responders-attend-american-sign-language-class-z270VEsG47CZLVvg/ More than 30 first responders participated in a course to learn the basics of communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:21:50 GMT /education-and-training/articles/pa-county-first-responders-attend-american-sign-language-class-z270VEsG47CZLVvg/ /ems-products/communications/articles/how-a-community-came-together-to-protect-its-most-vulnerable-citizens-HdYjx2haU4u6Inrg/ Law enforcement, EMS and civic leaders joined forces to fund a valuable communication app and get it in the right hands Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:21:06 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/how-a-community-came-together-to-protect-its-most-vulnerable-citizens-HdYjx2haU4u6Inrg/ /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/the-pediatric-general-assessment-triangle-KE8VtMVnpbpRIJgh/ Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:38:12 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/the-pediatric-general-assessment-triangle-KE8VtMVnpbpRIJgh/ /special-needs-patients/articles/ems-world-expo-quick-take-assessing-treating-and-transporting-patients-with-special-needs-DSuDCpnKJZswH8MO/ Katherine Koch teaches courses on special education, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and research design. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:46:26 GMT /special-needs-patients/articles/ems-world-expo-quick-take-assessing-treating-and-transporting-patients-with-special-needs-DSuDCpnKJZswH8MO/ /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:11:19 GMT /legal/navigating-criminal-liability-lessons-from-the-elijah-mcclain-case /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 /ems-advocacy/articles/mich-emt-creates-ambulance-kits-for-patients-with-autism-JCY7Hscez12XsbRP/ Pro Med EMT Amber Horton, whose son has autism, developed the kits to help keep patients calm and help them communicate with crewmembers Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:37:10 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/mich-emt-creates-ambulance-kits-for-patients-with-autism-JCY7Hscez12XsbRP/