If I had a million dollars, I’d buy a … Florida police officers, EMTs, paramedics and firefighters will be answering the “how should I spend a windfall” this summer when 174,000 of them receive a $1,000 bonus from the State of Florida. Instead of using the $1,000 windfall for gas, groceries, rent or other regular …
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One of the most significant and likely lasting changes has been the widespread use of online technologies like Zoom, GoToWebinar, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams for departmental meetings, training events and community education programs. Like anything, leaders and educators should be considering continuous improvement opportunities for their use of online meeting technologies. Read five tips …
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The Supreme Court in today’s order list granted certiorari to a Second Amendment case. This is the first time that certiorari has been granted for a Second Amendment case in ten years. The case 20-843 NEW YORK STATE RIFLE, ET AL. V. CORLETT, KEITH M., ET AL. concerns the requirement in New York State the …
Every day is a good day to understand the impact of climate change, reduce our emissions and self-treat our stress with a dose of nature. Read my Earth Day 2021 article on EMS1.com Climate change is making the scene unsafe As part of the 2020 EMS Trend Report, respondents were asked “How much of an impact …
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I did this quick review on a couple of key subjects in EMS you should consider when assessing your patients and the possibility of a vascular leakage issue. Be back soon with a full episode and guests. Become a Turbo Medic Insider and get even more valuable study resources. It’s free to join here.
It is EMS on the Hill Day week, the 11th annual event organized by NAEMT, to increase awareness of EMS and advocate for EMS initiatives with federal officials. If you missed your chance to participate in this year’s virtual event, you can still message your Senators and Representative to advocate for EMS with the NAEMT …
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Is being in EMS as a part time job a good idea? Not talking about volunteers really. But the accountant or car repair tech that decides EMS is a good PT opportunity. Does this hurt the profession? Or even the organizations they work for. Listen in and give us your feedback on this Become a …
Mrs. EMS Artifact and I took a longish road trip starting the first week of March. We were headed for north South Carolina to spend some time with the grand kids while their parents took a vacation break. I have enough airline points to fly around the world, or at least part way. My most …
In late February 2020 I stockpiled canned foods, staple goods, bleach wipes, toilet paper and a few other supplies before the real rush caused by the World Health Organization declaring a global pandemic and the Trump Administration declaring a national emergency. These purchases gave our family peace of mind and satisfaction that we were a few weeks ahead on flattening the curve. But …
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Lifting and moving a patient-loaded stretcher might feel routine for the crew, but it is a novel experience for the patient. Lifting the stretcher into the ambulance should be treated as a high-risk moment for the patient and the crew. Watch this stretcher drop video and then use the Reality Training discussion questions on EMS1 …
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Loosely based on the New York City Police Foundation’s solicitation for proposals that promote officer wellness, support community engagement efforts, honor fallen officers or might meet the needs of the precinct and community, here are 50 ideas to fund with a $20,000 grant. Read the full article on PoliceGrantsHelp.com. http://everydayemstips.com/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lincoln-and-darwin-shaped-the-modern-world-45447280/ Where would we be without these two revolutionary thinkers? Both Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day – February 12, 1809. We are in a pandemic, which is starting to look much less ominous, in large part, due to the genetic modification of mRNA (messenger RiboNucleic Acid), which was completely …
EMS providers, chiefs and medical directors. Please participate in the 2021 EMS Trend Report survey, the only industry-wide survey that examines how the profession is changing. Thanks! Take the survey now. http://everydayemstips.com/
Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as How to Revitalize Your Goals with Appreciative Inquiry (5 Simple Steps) | by Sarah Evans MCC We’ve all been experiencing an unprecedented time of turmoil, uncertainty, fear, anxiety, fatigue and massive transitions. In this context, many of my conversations with clients, colleagues, family and friends—and even with …
It’s been a while… Man has it been a long time since I spent time writing an actual blog post here. Sure, I write stuff on Facebook and Twitter, and other social media platforms, but it isn’t really blogging. It’s just sharing stuff and opinions and news. Time for me to make a change for …