A glimpse into data security, and some concrete suggestions to help you do your job even better.
The good news is according to the CDC life expectancy has hit a new high of 78.8 years. Women live an average of 81.2 years and men 76.4. The top ten causes of death in 2012 are the same as 2011.
It is common knowledge that 70% of fatal ambulance crashes occur with lights and siren activation.
Distracted driving comes in many forms. Learn about recent trends associated with distracted driving, and how you can help prevent accidents while driving.
Consider your approach to alcohol consumption as a personal health behavior.
EMS continues to evolve expanding the application of technology in fascinating ways.
How to protect yourself, treat and decontaminate your patients.
There are many components of safe patient handling, such as, a review of proper body mechanics, choosing the right equipment, lifting techniques, and employee wellness that must be covered first.
Get tips from Markel Specialty to help keep practitioners, patients and the general public safe. Learn how to recognize risk, assess its severity, and remove or mitigate it.
Organizational and environmental factors that play important roles in preventing or mitigating worker fatigue and offer guidelines for sustaining EMS provider on-the-job alertness.