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December 28 marks her last day after 21 years in the NHTSA Office of EMS “It’s been such a joy,” said Susan after being recognized for her service at a recent meeting of the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS. “I can’t imagine anyone having a career that could’ve been more rewarding, constantly changing and just […]
Federal Agencies host listening session to discuss ways ti implement recommendations of groundbreaking report on trauma. During the meeting, which was held in Washington, DC, on December 6, many attendees discussed the importance of increasing data collection and integration in order to truly understand the problem and measure the effectiveness of improvement efforts. For example, several […]
As part of two-year collaboration to revise the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) recently released a draft for public comment. The draft includes descriptions of the four provider levels as well as a proposed process for rapidly updating the Practice Model when situations arise that warrant it.
The Office of EMS recently released a two-minute video that shows how EMS data is used to improve EMS systems and patient care at the local, state and national levels. You may have already seen it on EMS.gov or our YouTube page, or mentioned in our latest EMS Update newsletter. It’s important that every member of our profession understands the vital […]
The NHTSA Office of EMS collaborated with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to research on-the-job injuries in EMS. According to the four-year study, more than 22,000 EMS workers visited emergency departments each year for work-related injuries. NIOSH and NHTSA created a fact sheet with tips on what EMS employers can do […]
As the needs of communities, the quality of EMS research, and other key factors change, national, state and local EMS organizations grapple with defining the scopes of practice for EMS practitioners at different certification levels. Many turn to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, published in 2007, for guidance. Recognizing the need to update that […]
After receiving initial input from hundreds of people nationally, the EMS Agenda 2050 Technical Expert Panel has been working to create a Straw Man document that will include many of those ideas in order to stimulate further conversation, elicit feedback and develop a community-driven vision. The Straw Man was recently released, and the first of four regional […]
Despite advances in prehospital and in-hospital care over the last half-century, trauma remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Greater than 35,000 people die in traffic crashes each year, or about 4 every hour. One-fifth of those deaths, according to a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), could be prevented […]
Included in the “Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Data Integration to Optimize Patient Care” report is the “SAFR model,” developed to help provide a framework for EMS health information exchange: Search: Allow EMS providers in the field to search for hospital and other records that will help the make treatment and transport decisions Alert: Notify hospitals […]
Earlier this year, the Fatigue in EMS project team met for three days to review the evidence and develop recommendations for fatigue risk management in EMS. The project’s expert panel conducted systematic reviews of the evidence that addressed: Caffeine as a countermeasure Napping during shift work Education and training in sleep health and fatigue management Biomathematical modeling Use of […]