!['@[1654660381472921:274:Twiage] is an interoperable prehospital entry notification system that delivers real-time situational awareness of incoming ambulances to EDs. By providing live patient data and GPS-tracked ETA for all incoming ambulances, Twiage helps hospitals and EMS agencies efficiently manage throughput and prehospital coordination, while improving performance measures and patient outcomes. Twiage has just been selected as a finalist in the Cleveland Clinic’s 2015 New Ventures Healthcare Challenge. www.emsworld.com/12124921'](https://fbcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12096369_967487759959640_6580796937640197344_n.jpg?oh=6a82acfdddcd788159764afa354456a2&oe=56CBD05C&__gda__=1456211317_cd03cbbe37b6ff803361748ce8d50d55)
!['Each year, the @[146185638906389:274:National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians]'s Advocacy Committee reviews approximately 40 bills that would impact EMS. Find out whether the association gives thumbs up or thumbs down to the Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act and the Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2015. www.emsworld.com//12121948'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-0/p118x118/12112317_966927116682371_6528856114373844153_n.png?oh=b67410240742cddd3190ddc18e0caa6b&oe=5694E43C)
Case Review: Mystery Stick. When a dirty needle turns one patient into two, crews get a reminder that bloodborne illnesses require careful cleanup. www.emsworld.com/10616205
The two firefighters had just completed the rescues of two residents by ladder when the collapse occurred.
"EMS turns out to be a pretty good training ground for relationships. Having a great partner is a lot like having a successful marriage."
EMT/Firefighter Wins Ultimate Men’s Health Guy: After 10 years in banking in New York and Virginia, the events of 9/11 shocked Tim Boniface into re-ordering his priorities. He decided to change his focus from making money to helping others, and became a full-time firefighter and EMT in Lexington, Ky. www.emsworld.com/12125804
"I just recently finished reading the second edition of "People Care" by Thom Dick. If your job involves taking care of patients, READ THIS BOOK! If your job involves educating, supervising, managing or leading those who take care of patients, READ THIS BOOK! If you work anywhere in healthcare or have had to navigate through our healthcare system, READ THIS BOOK!" www.emsworld.com/12125794
When it comes to cardiac arrest resuscitation, there is still a lot of room for improvement and, despite all the evidence, most EMS systems and most hospital systems are not yet measuring their CPR performance and not taking advantage of the opportunities to improve their CPR performance, says Dr. Ben Bobrow.
Paramedic Geoff Cameron had to take 10 months off work after a build-up of assault and abuse finally “snowballed” and he took an extended leave of absence after he was attacked by a handcuffed man under the influence of ice. “I took about 15 or so kicks to the chest and face,” he said. “I was spat on – in the mouth, so I had six months of hepatitis C testing and he was charged with serious assault and got nine months’ jail."
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