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Recent Announcements and New Resources on EMS.gov

American Ambulance Association

From EMS.gov on January 24, 2024 Recent Announcements TODAY: Rural Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Training Grant Pre-Application Webinar The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a webinar […] The post Recent Announcements and New Resources on EMS.gov appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Four signs a first responder may be suffering from post traumatic stress

First Responder Wellness

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 30 percent of first responders suffer from a mental health condition, including post-traumatic stress (PTS).

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The Silent Crisis: The impact of paediatric hospital social admissions

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Children with mental health needs Many young people present to EDs for urgent assessment because of difficulty accessing specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and a lack of appropriate psychiatric placements for children adds pressure to acute hospitals. Available at: [link] 201991.pdf

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 5: The Boarded ED Patient

EMDocs

Until those changes happen, many solutions must come from the local level and require engagement from a variety of community stakeholders including hospitals, EDs, crisis centers, group homes, and government officials.

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ACEP Advances Boarding Solutions

ACEP Now

We must continue working to ensure an environment where each and every health care professional always has access to the necessary mental health care services they need and deserve, without fear of loss of licensure, loss of income, or other meaningful career setbacks associated with the stigma of getting the help they need.

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How Does Compassion Fatigue Affect First Responders?

First Responder Wellness

Compassion fatigue can adversely affect an individual’s personal, professional, and social functioning and can lead to psychological health concerns such as post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

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New Florida Law Requiring Written Consent for Pelvic Exams: Stumbling Towards Trauma-Informed Care

AAEM RSA

In: Harvard Health Blog 2018. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Department of Health and Human Services. 11 It is evident that the United States is beginning to shift towards TIC, and it is necessary that we model our laws under this framework. Trauma Informed Care.