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October 7, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App Dear EMS1 Subscriber, Another EMS World Expo has successfully come and gone. Be sure to check out our complete show coverage from the week, including session recaps and vendor products. — EMS1 Team TOP NEWS 911 calls pouring in as Hurricane Matthew pounds Fla. Ohio pizzeria stocks Narcan after overdose save Utah paramedics deliver baby during highway closure DC medic, FF wait 20 minutes for police response to attack: The paramedic wrestled with a knife-wielding woman as a firefighter pleaded with dispatchers to send police Mich. Gov. signs bill to shield drug users when 911 called: The governor said it's another powerful tool in the efforts to fight prescription drug and opioid abuse  FDNY EMT squad disarms stabbing suspect: The EMTs were on their way to another call when they heard cries for help Woman dies after EMS suspended during Hurricane Matthew Texas hospital no longer taking ambulance patients Pa. EMS agency receives 3 new ambulances 4-month-old baby found dead at Conn. day care Calif. city rejects $1M paramedic, firefighter grant Boy accused of arson after setting 10-year-old on fire You're Invited! Catch Me If You Can: STEMI Imposters Webinar Announcing an upcoming Webinar: Adding Critical Thinking to Cath Lab Activation: Part II by Tim Phalen. November 2nd, 2016 at 11 am PST/2 pm EST. Register now FROM THE EDITOR Body-worn cameras can improve EMS documentation By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief A study on EMS documentation accuracy using body-worn cameras was discussed at EMS World Expo. Key takeaways  PATIENT CARE How technology is transforming EMS By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Usability of electronic patient care reports, mobile technology applications and model for improvement were discussed at EMS World Expo. Step up your game  EMS WORLD EXPO The impact of legalized marijuana on trauma By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief  Types and frequency of traumatic injury secondary to marijuana intoxication were described at EMS World Expo World Trauma Symposium. What to know  LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY What you need to know about sitting too much By Megan Wells, EMS1 Contributor Health professionals weigh in: What happens when you sit too much? How can you fix it? Roll yourself out  INSIDE EMS PODCAST The challenges with pediatric education Our co-hosts discuss their recent visit to the Oklahoma University Pediatric Conference. Listen to the podcast  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Why a 'combative patient' is really an attacker How EMTs can control violent situations with a clear head 112 Minn. school raises funds for injured flight paramedic 111 Boy accused of arson after setting 10-year-old on fire 110 Utah paramedics deliver baby during highway closure 101 Calif. pharmacy offering Narcan for free 100 FDNY EMT squad disarms stabbing suspect 5 things you need to know to survive a Medicare audit Ambulance providers are more likely than ever to face Medicare audits. Most challenged claims are flagged because of incorrect or incomplete documentation, and it's important to train medics as well as billing staff on the latest regulations to maximize coding and billing compliance. Read more  EMS1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for EMS1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.