Learning from the Special Healthcare Needs Patient

Patients with special healthcare needs can be both unique and challenging when encountered by EMS. Their unique conditions can vary from barely perceptible to life altering. How we assess, communicate, treat and interact with this special population can make the difference between a smooth running patient encounter and a total disaster. The term “Special Healthcare [...]

Feasibility study for EMS Service in PA

A feasibility study conducted in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania recommends that local Emergency Medical Services agencies strengthen regional cooperation and secure dedicated funding to stabilize EMS operations. The study was requested by county commissioners and reviewed the practices of most EMS providers in the county. EMS1 Key Findings Several volunteer EMS agencies in Wyoming County have folded [...]