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N.H. Narcan Law Facing Challenges

August 6, 2015

The law became effective July 1 and allows caregivers to get a prescription for and use naloxone.

Texas Council Approves Increase in Ambulance Fees

EMT Training Classes Returning to West Virginia City

Texas City Council Could Drop Fire, EMS on District

N.H. Governor Says No to Mayor's Request to Declare Heroin Emergency

N.C. Agencies to Conduct Emergency Drill Friday

West Virginia County Hears Emergency Communications Concerns

Texas Officials Inform Representative on Handling of Synthetic Marijuana in City

Pa. County to Get Smart911 Technology

August 6, 2015

The service provides additional information about 911 callers to dispatchers.

Ga. Woman Jailed After Calling 911 an Estimated 150 Times

August 6, 2015

The 41-year-old was charged with improper use of emergency services.

Video Case of the Week: Altered Mental Status

ReelDx Education: Best practices for emergency assessment are made vivid through real patients.

EMS Compass Releases First Performance Measures for Review

August 5, 2015

EMS agencies at the local, regional and state levels are encouraged to evaluate these measures immediately.

RSQ911, Beyond Lucid Will Integrate Patient Satisfaction Surveys into NEMSIS v3 ePCR

August 5, 2015

From BEYOND LUCID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Within the next three years, patient satisfaction with care received from clinicians—including EMS—will make up a substantial portion of compensation.

Comfort Dogs Help Ease Troubled Minds

In Connecticut, AMR uses the animals to aid patients—and providers.

Concert Dedicated to Wisc. Responders

August 5, 2015

About 140 volunteers have been offered free tickets to the event.

At Fla. ER, Paramedics Take Care of Kids' 'Boo-Boos'

August 5, 2015

The "Boo-Boo Care Team" treats small injuries that bring children to the emergency room.

Maine City Sees 14 Overdoses in 24-Hour Period as Heroin Takes Toll

August 5, 2015

Five of the 14 individuals were in cardiac arrest by the time paramedics arrived.

Former Conn. Ambulance Employee Facing Larceny, Drug Charges

August 5, 2015

The 32-year-old is accused of stealing money from co-workers while they responded to calls.

Train Derailment Caused by Flooding Kills 31, Injures 70 in India

August 5, 2015

A spell of rain has hampered rescue and relief operations at the site of the train accidents.

Fixing N.C. EMS Base Would Be Costly

August 5, 2015

The total costs of renovations would be about $460,000.

Ind. Currents, Waves Present Risk to Lake Swimmers

August 5, 2015

With many Lake Michigan beaches lacking a lifeguard, struggling swimmers need to buy time for rescuers.

Ill. Tornado Slipped Under Radar, Emergency Officials Say

August 5, 2015

The EF1 tornado was confirmed to have hit following a storm that began to roll through Lake County at about 8 p.m.

Former Calif. Firefighter Wants Manslaughter Charge Dismissed

August 5, 2015

The motion will be heard on August 24.

Colorado County Approves Ambulance Permits

August 5, 2015

The four vehicles passed inspections and will join the existing fleet of ambulances that serve the county.

Lack of Cooperation Among Health Facilities Mars Antibiotic Resistance Fight, CDC Says

August 5, 2015

Infection rates could increase as much as 10% over the next five years, hitting about 340,000 people annually

Half of Nation’s Hospitals Fail Again to Escape Medicare’s Readmission Penalties

August 5, 2015

Hospitals will lose a combined $420 million, government records show

Air Evac Lifeteam Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

August 4, 2015

Air Evac Lifeteam has more than 115 air medical bases across 15 states.

Baltimore County Approves Ambulance Ride Fees

August 4, 2015

The fees, $700 or $750, depending on the type of care provided, plus $10 per mile, will be charged to a patient's health insurance company, Medicaid or Medicare.

It's Been a Long Run for Pa. Emergency Medical Provider

August 4, 2015

Janet Bradley has been in EMS since 1987.

Helping Patients and Families Lifts Wisc. MedLink Nurse Past 2,000 Flight Milestone

August 4, 2015

Julie Gollnick has nearly 600 more flights logged than the next-closest crew member.

New Ill. Fire Station Will Improve Response Times

August 4, 2015

The department used run data to determine where the "hot spots" are in town.

Chicago Reports 238 Sent to Hospitals During Lollapalooza

August 4, 2015

Area hospitals reported treating concertgoers for alcohol and drug abuse.

Mo. City Council Approves Controversial Plan to Outsource EMS

August 4, 2015

The five-year agreement that will strip emergency medical services from city firefighters/paramedics.

S.C. First Responders Compete to Save Lives in 'Badges for Blood'

August 4, 2015

The fourth annual blood drive pits law enforcement agencies against each other to see who can collect the most units of blood.

Calif. City Sees High Rate of Emergency Room Visits

August 4, 2015

Sacramento County ranks poorly among California counties in hospital readmissions and the number of emergency admissions.

Ind. Riders Honor First Responders, Veterans

August 4, 2015

The fourth annual Ride for Health and Heroes was held by the Brownsburg American Legion Post 331.

Mass. Emergency Team Backs California Wildfire Effort

August 4, 2015

Five members of the Massachusetts Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team are among the 2,000 people fighting the wildfires.

Paid Paramedic Service Assists Volunteer Responders in Md.

August 3, 2015

Harford County's third paid paramedic unit is the latest of what one official calls an "ever-expanding" process of bringing in more paid, full-time paramedics.

Pressure Sensor can Decrease Need for Hospitalization in Heart-failure Patients

August 3, 2015

The CardioMEMS device alerts doctors when patients experience elevated cardiopulmonary pressure so they can adjust their medication to prevent potential hospitalization.