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    How the University of New Mexico’s EMS Medical Direction Consortium Encourages Collaboration

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    NASCAR Fan Presents with Significant Chest Pain and Numbness

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    Columns

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    Why EMS Should Employ High-Reliability Organization Characteristics

    HRO principles can be used during a high-risk EMS event. By A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P


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    Effective Communication is a Key Tool for EMS Managers

    Effective communication is often an overlooked tool for EMS managers. By Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P


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    Boston Makes Us Proud

    We should all salute the crews, management and medical directors of Boston EMS By A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P


    Features

    Annual National EMS Memorial Service & Air Medical Memorial Ceremony to be Held This Month

    Services held in June to recognize 19 honorees who made the ultimate sacrifice. More >

    Gunman Opens Fire during Utah Father’s Day Mass

    One man shot in the head inside Ogden church. More >

    Paramedic Fights Drug Abuse with Electronic Pill Bottle

    The bottle only dispenses pills in correct doses. More >

    Why Being a High-Reliability Organization Is Important in EMS

    Achieve safety & reliability despite its dynamic, high-risk environment. More >


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