EMS1 – FirstWatch becomes 1st industry partner of the National EMS Quality Alliance
The technology company will support the NEMSQA's efforts to develop, test and validate quality measures for EMS.
EMS World – FirstWatch, NEMSQA Partner to Support Evidence-Based QI for EMS
FirstWatch, a technology and quality improvement company that supports public safety and healthcare organizations, has joined forces with the National EMS Quality Alliance to support its efforts to develop, test and validate quality measures for emergency medical services.
JEMS – FirstWatch and National EMS Quality Alliance Form New Partnership
FirstWatch, a technology and quality improvement company that supports public safety and healthcare organizations, has joined forces with the National EMS Quality Alliance to support its efforts to develop, test and validate quality measures for emergency medical services.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) August 2020
It is important to realize that this time, between August and November is the peak time for AFM. Furthermore, EMS Personnel and other First Responders should be aware of the signs and symptoms and other presentations of the syndrome, as well as how to further assess, monitor, stabilize/treat, and transport an individual (typically a child) with possible AFM. The inability to recognize and manage AFM appropriately, including transport to an appropriate hospital, may result in a worsening condition and potentially...
Latest Strategies on COVID-19 Mitigation On & Off Duty
Most Public Safety & First Responders, especially EMS and Fire that work around COVID often, are keen to decrease its transmission to themselves or others. And, recent studies and articles have suggested more ways to mitigate the risk of exposure, both on and off duty. View/Download the full update with links
Latest Data on COVID-19 Mitigation On & Off Duty Resources & Links
There are a lot of recently published scientific & observational studies, editorials, viewpoints, and more about both medical and lay person PPE. This includes predominantly masks & respirators, but also other mitigation strategies that have been moved beyond ‘might this help?’ to ‘likely some benefit’. In some cases, recommendations from international and national organizations & agencies, as well as industry organizations, have been made. Below, are some links to some of those documents. All of them provide good information, but...
Ebola Cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC Equateur Province in Mbandaka continues to produce new cases with a total of 74 known cases and 32 deaths. There was only one new case reported on August 3 and no new deaths, but one new case and one new death reported on August 5 by the WHO African Regional Office.
Updated FDA Hand Sanitizer Warning 8-5-20
There is an ongoing and escalating issue with hand sanitizers manufactured in some factories in Mexico, and sold in stores throughout the U.S, that pose a danger to those who use them. This is due to either methanol being added or substituted for ethyl or isopropyl alcohols, or subpotent percentages of appropriate alcohols in them.
AIMHI Webinar – High-Performance High-Value Operational Outcome Measures
The need to optimize EMS operations has never been greater! Our profession is entering into one of the most challenging economic, clinical and human resources times in a generation.
Research Study – Using Red Lights and Sirens for Emergency Ambulance Response: How Often are Potentially Life-Saving Interventions Performed?
The objective of this research is to describe the frequency and nature of 911 calls that result in potentially life-saving interventions (PLSI) during the call. Jeffrey L. Jarvis, Vaughn Hamilton, Mike Taigman, & Lawrence H Brown
The EMS Today Show: Mike Taigman Speaks on Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19
JEMS Editor Emeritus A.J. Heightman talks with EMS visionary, researcher and educator extraordinaire Mike Taigman about living with stress and stress management in EMS, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding & Reading the Literature on COVID-19
There are very few positives that have come from this COVID-19 Pandemic, but there is one that has made it easier for scientists, health care providers, and anyone who wants to know what is happening, from a scientific or medical perspective, to have access to the latest information on a wide range of topics related to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. The downside is that those readers who are not used to reading scientific or medical literature, may not realize that the info...
EMS1 Article – Public health: We’ve got your back
EMS1 article by Mike Taigman - 5 ways for fire and EMS professionals to support our colleagues in public health as they battle COVID-19
EMS1 Article – Evidence-based pandemic leadership
EMS1 article by Jay Arthur, Scott Dorsey, and Mike Taigman - Tracking COVID-19 cases, PPE supply and ambulance turnaround times to inform EMS response
Webinar: An evidence-based approach for how to manage burnout and stress for EMS professionals
Understand causes and learn techniques to manage stress for on the job or at home.
Medic2Medic Podcast interview with Mike Taigman and Sascha Liebowitz
Mike Taigman and Sascha Liebowitz are interviewed by Steven Cohen on this Medic2Medic Podcast.
FDA Warning about Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
Executive Summary: The FDA has put out a recommendation that advises all consumers to NOT use any hand sanitizer products manufactured in Mexico by the company ESKbiochem SA de CV. There is potential for these products to contain methanol (aka wood alcohol), which can be extremely toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. The FDA notified the manufacturer (6/17/20) that they should remove the products from sale but the company has not yet responded. The FDA suggests that anyone with...
FDA Alert for Two Neuromuscular Blockade Meds 6-17-20
Executive Summary: The FDA is reportedly sending healthcare providers notice of temporary approval of a missing ‘Paralyzing Agent’ warning from the caps of vials of certain strengths of two neuromuscular blockade IV medications, namely vecuronium bromide and rocuronium bromide. The affected products, with NDC numbers, manufacturers, and recommendations can be found at the FDA link below. The missing vial cap warning is important as a safety reminder for a high-risk medication. More complete details can be found in the body of...
Super-Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19 | a book by Mike Taigman
Get more details on Mike Taigman's new book Super Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19.
