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June 13, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS LODD: FF-AEMT suffered heart attack after training Orlando trauma surgeons discuss shooting aftermath Driver attempts to pass ambulance, crashes into home Orlando shooting: Paramedic posted play-by-play as incident unfolded: An off-duty paramedic used a radio-traffic app to post live Facebook updates  EMTs caught ignoring dispatch call in fast-food line resign: Video shows the EMTs waiting for their food at White Castle instead of answering a call from dispatch Community paramedicine agreement approved for 11 Nev. EMS agencies:The bill makes the agencies eligible for Medicaid reimbursements DC Fire, EMS chief: Private ambulances improve EMS NY EMS agency takes new approach to MCI Ill. town leads paramedic training for police, civilian dogs Community paramedic bill signed by Colo. governor Baltimore 911 system crashes New bride, in wedding gear, gives CPR to woman on street

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EMS NEWS IN FOCUS Orlando shooting is latest teaching event for emergency responders By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist EMS leaders need to study successes and failures as an opportunity to reduce death and disability from the next mass shooting. Takeaway lessons  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE Orlando shooting: No HIPAA waiver needed or granted By Margaret Keavney, EMS1 Contributor EMS organizations must have a HIPAA policy to direct when and who can provide information about a patient. Know the law

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PHARMACOLOGY Epi label change will cut medication errors By Amanda Lent, PharmD, EMS1 Contributor Epinephrine is now labeled for mass dose, like other medications, which is an important step toward patient safety. Know the changes  PATIENT CARE Prevent EMS medication errors with checklists and job aids By Center for Patient Safety, EMS1 Columnist Most EMS providers have seen a medication error attributable to poor system design and lack of safety behaviors. Avoid mistakes

REALITY TRAINING Citizens as first care providers at fire and EMS incidents How is your EMS agency engaging citizens as "force multipliers" for fire and EMS incidents? Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Last Call: Paramedic-educator Richard Beebe Tips for Starting IVs

926 New bride, in wedding gear, gives CPR to woman on street 691 Why EMS personnel need an off-duty bailout bag 575 Maine council to decide new fees for excessive nonemergency calls 263 Orlando shooting victim planned to become an EMT 173 Orlando trauma surgeons discuss shooting aftermath

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