EMS1 Article – Family re-entry
In this EMS1 article, Mike Taigman shares ways to save some of your best for your loved ones and transform your homecoming process.
Ebola Cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC Equateur Province in Mbandaka continues to produce new cases with a total of 74 known cases and 32 deaths. There was only one new case reported on August 3 and no new deaths, but one new case and one new death reported on August 5 by the WHO African Regional Office.
Updated FDA Hand Sanitizer Warning 8-5-20
There is an ongoing and escalating issue with hand sanitizers manufactured in some factories in Mexico, and sold in stores throughout the U.S, that pose a danger to those who use them. This is due to either methanol being added or substituted for ethyl or isopropyl alcohols, or subpotent percentages of appropriate alcohols in them.
AIMHI Webinar – High-Performance High-Value Operational Outcome Measures
The need to optimize EMS operations has never been greater! Our profession is entering into one of the most challenging economic, clinical and human resources times in a generation.
Lexipol Webinar – Serving Amid Chaos: Taking Care of Your Community, Your Colleagues & Yourself
Join Lexipol for an exclusive presentation featuring resiliency and leadership strategies from the front lines of law enforcement, clinical psychology and neuroscience. This webinar is intended for rookies all the way up to command staff.
EMS1 Article – Remembering my friend and mentor, Jack Stout
Jack Stout, the father of system status management and high-performance EMS, planted the seeds for patient-centered EMS Mike Taigman recalls the influence that Jack had on his life and the world.
Research Study – Using Red Lights and Sirens for Emergency Ambulance Response: How Often are Potentially Life-Saving Interventions Performed?
The objective of this research is to describe the frequency and nature of 911 calls that result in potentially life-saving interventions (PLSI) during the call. Jeffrey L. Jarvis, Vaughn Hamilton, Mike Taigman, & Lawrence H Brown
The EMS Today Show: Mike Taigman Speaks on Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19
JEMS Editor Emeritus A.J. Heightman talks with EMS visionary, researcher and educator extraordinaire Mike Taigman about living with stress and stress management in EMS, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding & Reading the Literature on COVID-19
There are very few positives that have come from this COVID-19 Pandemic, but there is one that has made it easier for scientists, health care providers, and anyone who wants to know what is happening, from a scientific or medical perspective, to have access to the latest information on a wide range of topics related to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. The downside is that those readers who are not used to reading scientific or medical literature, may not realize that the info...
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada – COVID-19 Webinar – July Update – July 23rd | Recording and Handout
During this month’s interactive webinar, which was the 14th COVID-19 Webinar of our series, we provided an update on COVID-19 with an emphasis on what’s changed and how it relates to paramedic services.
Video tribute to Jack Stout by Jack’s longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Jay Fitch
We are grateful and honored to share this video tribute to Jack Stout by Jack's longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Jay Fitch of Fitch & Associates. An innovator and pioneer, Jack Stout leaves a tremendous legacy in EMS. Dr. Jay Fitch shares his thoughts on the passing of his friend and mentor.
From Data to Information to Action During COVID-19
Fire District 3 in Jackson County, Oregon, rapidly implemented new programs, policies, and technology to keep residents and first responders safe when COVID-19 arrived
EMS1 Article – Public health: We’ve got your back
EMS1 article by Mike Taigman - 5 ways for fire and EMS professionals to support our colleagues in public health as they battle COVID-19
