Feed for Health And Safety

Recommendations for Creating an EMS Culture of Safety

Ryan Kelley — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:37:49 +0000

The strategy for a new EMS culture of safety will encompass all aspects of EMS.

Avoid Supermarket Ploys to Eat Healthier

AllieD — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:55:37 +0000

Plan your week’s worth of meals before going to the grocery store to avoid buying sugary and processed foods.

Good nutrition starts in the grocery store, because having healthy ingredients on hand is the first step for preparing healthy meals.

Set SMART Goals to Make Up for Abandoned New Year’s Resolutions

AllieD — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:10:11 +0000

EMT and registered dietician Elizabeth Smith offers ways to use SMART goal setting for busy EMS workers.

Strengthen your New Year’s resolutions by using SMART goal-setting guidelines.

Photo iStock.com/fotosipsak

Preventing Violence Against EMS and First Responders

Ryan Kelley — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:57:56 +0000

Nine questions you should ask.

Everyone Goes Home

Cover of the NFFF report “Firefighter Life Safety Initiative 12."

Image Courtesy National Fallen Fire Fighters

The Final EMS Call of Cody Medley & Tim McCormick

JBerry — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:37:59 +0000

Guy Haskell was taken by surprise by the support shown after two young EMS providers were killed in an ambulance crash.

Every day, Guy Haskell witnessed a flood of caring for those two fallen EMTs, their families and their colleagues.

An EMT’s Close Call Provides a Lesson about Health & Wellness

JBerry — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:33:00 +0000

John Davis experienced a life-threatening heart attack after transporting a patient

Joplin, Mo. paramedic Priscilla Jobe, left, hadn’t been paired with her EMT partner John Davis long before he had an acute myocardial infarction during a shift. Images Courtesy Kristen Spencer

Field Treatment & Prevention of Contracting Skin Infections

JBerry — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:34:05 +0000

EMS providers need to know not only how to identify skin infections but also how to protect themselves against exposure.

Transilluminated diagnostic culture of yellowish Staphylococcus aureus colonies on blood agar plate. Photo ksass/iStockPhoto

Factor the Weight of Your Stretcher When Moving Patients

JBerry — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:47:11 +0000

Knowing how much your stretcher weighs without a patient is critical information when planning patient movement while also protecting your back.

Photo iStockphoto.com

Readers Share Feedback on Nutrition Article and Sandy Hook Shooting

Ryan Kelley — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:12:05 +0000

Nutrition article and Sandy Hook school shooting garners interest from readers.

Tragedy in Newtown

Paramedics push stretchers toward Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where a gunman opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, on Dec. 14, 2012.

AP Photo/Newtown Bee, Shannon Hicks

Learn the Ups & Downs of Occupational Medicine Contracts

Ryan Kelley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:56:20 +0000

Find out if your department is best utilizing its occupational medicine contract.

Occupational Medicine ABCs

Your agency may not be getting the most it can from its occupational medicine program.

Photo Capifrutta/istockphoto.com

EMS’ Role in Keeping Kids Away from Street Drugs

AMoen — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:28:07 +0000

The words you choose can have a powerful, lasting and positive effect.

Street Drugs

These are examples of powerful, legal street drugs that any kid can access today. Their labels disguise them with terms like “dietary supplements” and “aromatic incense.”

Photo Thom Dick

How to Choose the Right Gear

Ryan Kelley — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:59:09 +0000

Tips for maintaining a professional image to patients and the public.

First Impressions Matter

Make sure your uniform and accessories make you look like a professional.

Photo Chris Swabb

Fight EMS Burnout with a Psychiatric Patient

JBerry — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:53:09 +0000

Guy Haskell had writer’s block. Until he took a shift downtown. Find out what happened there.

Downtown Indianapolis might look like your typical city center, but you might not have a similar patient encounter elsewhere. Photo Venti/iStockphoto.com

Lateral Pull Down Benefits EMS Providers

AMoen — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:34:47 +0000

EMS providers should practice lateral pull downs to improve their strength & mobility.

Simple & Important

Lateral pull downs are important for developing back and arm strength.

Photo istockphoto.com

Polish Taxi Service Equips Drivers with AEDs

Ryan Kelley — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:56:45 +0000

Polish Taxi Service Equips Drivers with AEDs.

Hailing an AED

Ele Taxi fleet’s 1,200 cars will be equipped with ZOLL automated external defibrillators (AEDs) so drivers can be quickly dispatched to assist cardiac arrest patients.

Photo ZOLL Medical Corp.

Three Square Meals During a Busy 24-Hour Shift?

Nicole — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:26:15 +0000

Some JEMS Facebook fans say it's impossible, and others have gotten creative in making it happen.

Mmmm. It looks good, doesn't it? Do you think you can finish it before your next call? (iStock Photo)

How to Eat Healthy on an EMS Budget

JBerry — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:07:50 +0000

EMT and registered dietitian Elizabeth Smith offers eight tips to stretch your budget, not your waistline

An Ounce of Preparation

Meal planning, smart shopping and a little bit of preparation are key to ensuring healthy and affordable choices on the job.

Tales from a Busy 24-Hour EMS Shift

Ryan Kelley — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:21:43 +0000

What kind of medic prefers a busy 24-hour shift with little time to relax or even eat? (Answer: They’re not all crazies or burnouts.)

Another call—just in time for dinner

Leaving your barely-touched dinner on the plate during a busy ambulance shift is just a minor reason for provider burnout.

Photo Angi71/iStockPhoto.com

A Strong Back is Key for EMS Providers

AMoen — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:28:01 +0000

EMS providers should pay attention to strengthening their backs.

Building Strength

It's important to maintain a strong back because you never know what type of situation you'll encounter in EMS.

Photo John Amtmann

EMS Safety Experts Meet in Washington

JBerry — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:34:13 +0000

It may be National Safety Month, but safety is every day for some EMS leaders.

What 10 things would you do right now to improve EMS safety? Photo iStockphoto.com

Readers Share Feedback on JEMS and JEMS.com Articles

AMoen — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:05:52 +0000

Readers share feedback on JEMS and JEMS.com articles.

NEAT Calorie-Burn Method Perfect for EMS

LHardcastle — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:23:27 +0000

Energy-saving devices have made the EMS job easier, but that means less calories burned on the job.

Mopping for Exercise?

No one likes to mop the station, but this activity burns 95 calories in just 20 minutes. Photo istockphoto.com

NEMSMBR PIO Describes 2012 Ride

LHardcastle — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:56:36 +0000

Muddy Angels make memories on this year’s ride.

Muddy Angels

More than 100 riders participated in the East Coast and Kentucky routes. Photo Courtesy Ariel Jewell

Leg Press Can Keep You Strong

AMoen — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:17:59 +0000

It's important for providers to maintain a strong physique because you never know what types of situations will arise.

Leg Press

Follow these tips so you don't injure yourself as you train to be an effective provider. Photo istockphoto.com

Rider Alert Program Makes Texas Debut

AMoen — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:22:29 +0000

Rider Alert motorcycle safety program spreads to Texas city.