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    It Happened: Continuing Education Audit

    I received an email stating that I am being audited by the state and next steps. I spent about 30 minutes uploading proof of all of my courses. I'm not worried about the outcome of the audit, I've met all requirements. I am worried that I am being audited. Anyone ever survive an audit?
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    PrepMedic: Why You Can't Get Into Public Safety

    TLDR: Be a decent, well-rounded person. The comments section isn't pretty. What do you think?
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    Tapatalk Removed

    Tapatalk has been removed, they were inserting random advertisements into site when viewed on mobile.
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    Happy EMS Week 2023!

    Any festivities planned to celebrate?
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    Small Stuff to Make Life Easier - Best Purchases Under $25

    I'm trying to think of the small stuff in EMS that you've purchased to make your life easier. Doesn't have to directly related to EMS, just items that make working in EMS easier. Some of mine: 10 foot phone charger cords and battery packs Library card - books, audio books, and e-books for all...
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    Where are all the medics going?

    I read article after article about private EMS being on the brink of collapse due to staffing shortages. Where are all of the medics going? Why?
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    Salary Keeping Pace with Inflation?

    Did you receive a big pay bump this year to keep pace with inflation? I received a few retention bonuses (about 8% of my salary), but not much in the way of long-term salary increases.
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    Where is the money in private EMS?

    I visited an ambulance outfitter's facebook page and noticed post after post of deliveries to newly formed ambulance services. Where is the big money in private EMS? I can't think of anyone, from EMT to CEO in private EMS that are making bank. Am I missing something?
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    How many hours a week?

    How many hours do you work in a typical work week? What is your position? Trying to figure out if it's possible to pay the bills working the roads with a 40 hour work week.
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    12 Lead EKG Electrode Placement

    Are providers actually palpating and counting intercostals when placing electrodes?
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    Dispatch Health, Ready Responders, and others

    I looks like DispatchHealth is starting to hire paramedics in my area. Has anyone worked for them or similar company?
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    Anyone using Lytx DriveCam / "Intelligent dash cams"?

    I saw that Amazon and UPS are both using these drive cams to monitor driving behavior. They appear to be able to monitor: Cell Phone / Handheld Device usage No Seat belt Driver Smoking Food or Drink Rolling Stops Lane Departures Following Distance Issues Speed/Location I've used ZOLL's...
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    Regular Partner Pairings a Detriment to Safety?

    I've been following the MedJet crash on a piloting forum and there are several comments noting that the two pilots working having worked together extensively may be a contributing cause to the incident. Several posters have remarked that two pilots with an extensive history of working together...
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    What happened to Cypress Creek EMS?

    They always seemed to be at the forefront of EMS. Axon bodycams, in-field blood work, strong education programs, the best equipment. Where did they go wrong?
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    Your Controversial EMS-Related Opinion

    What controversial opinion(s) do you have about EMS? I'll go first: those that refuse to be vaccinated shouldn't be in EMS.
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    Is your public EMS service providing interfacility transports?

    I was surprised to see how many interfacility transports my county service provides. There doesn't appear to be a shortage of private companies serving the area. I'm shocked. Is this the norm for public/third service agencies?
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    PulsePoint

    I recently found that my local EMS service posts dispatch information to PulsePoint. In addition to providing a status screen with local EMS/fire units, it also notifies trained users nearby if CPR is needed. Really slick implementation. Does your organization use PulsePoint? Have you ever...
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    What is your service doing to attract applicants?

    With a national shortage of EMS providers, what is your service doing to attract candidates? Pay raises? Sign on bonuses?
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    Jury awards nearly $50 million after Fresno County man injured in ambulance ride

    Jury awards nearly $50 million after Fresno County man injured in ambulance ride A Fresno County jury has awarded a Kingsburg man nearly $50 million in damages for injuries he suffered while being transported to the hospital by American Ambulance. “On the way over, the paramedic decided to...
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    Why are we still interpreting cardiac rhythms?

    Whenever I see a cardiac strip posted online, in this community or elsewhere, I note how different the interpretations are by so many qualified people. With AI, deep learning models, and so much technology, why aren't we better leveraging technology to assess cardiac rhythms? Why in 2021 are...
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