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Integrating community paramedicine topics into degree-level paramedic education programs

International Journal of Paramedicine

Introduction: Community paramedicine programs address the needs of diverse and often underserved communities and individuals with varied social and chronic disease needs. Community paramedics have adopted knowledge, skills, and behaviours characteristic of primary healthcare professionals.

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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

JEMS

Some conceptual models envision fully autonomous ambulances that transport stabilized patients without needing onboard medical staff. 2 Robotics and AI also play a growing role in autonomous EMS. 3 Benefits of Autonomous EMS Systems Autonomous EMS delivery systems offer numerous advantages. Cost efficiency is another significant benefit.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

JEMS

1 min read Patient Care Podcasts EMS EMS Week EMT Paramedic The JEMS Report Innovating Prehospital Care: The Impact of Mobile Integrated Health Programs in South Carolina Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Luke Estes about the transformative role of community paramedics in prehospital medicine.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

JEMS

The study compared the effects of different albumins on improving heart function and reducing fluid requirements during critical resuscitations. The findings were promising. ” This shelf stability and high concentration make it an attractive option for EMS providers, especially in scenarios where transport times exceed the “golden hour.”

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Just Culture in EMS

JEMS

Emergency medical services(EMS) has historically been a punitive system, resulting in people being unforthcoming about issues or concealing minor infractions in hopes of evading discipline. In a profession as noble as ours, is this what we want? When investigating an incident, identifying the root cause is essential.

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Charlotte (NC) Finalizes Contract to Reduce Fire Department Responses to EMS Calls

JEMS

MEDIC will add additional staff each year as necessary, the agency said in a statement. The agreement also requires MEDIC to pay the city of Charlotte a monthly first responder subsidy of $41,586.25, or $499,035 annually. This money goes to the Charlotte Fire Department for EMS work, medical supplies and equipment. Those efforts are ongoing.

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This OR Community Paramedic Treats Patients Where They Live, Even If That’s in a Tent

JEMS

I could do this every day, all day, 24/7 and it wouldn’t be enough,” she said from behind the wheel of her county-issued Ford Fusion one cool spring morning. Since the county health department program launched in October, Breunig has provided direct medical care or medical case management to more than 110 people. They’re not going to dissolve.”