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
EMS1 Article – Evidence-based pandemic leadership
EMS1 article by Jay Arthur, Scott Dorsey, and Mike Taigman - Tracking COVID-19 cases, PPE supply and ambulance turnaround times to inform EMS response
Webinar: An evidence-based approach for how to manage burnout and stress for EMS professionals
Understand causes and learn techniques to manage stress for on the job or at home.
Medic2Medic Podcast interview with Mike Taigman and Sascha Liebowitz
Mike Taigman and Sascha Liebowitz are interviewed by Steven Cohen on this Medic2Medic Podcast.
EMS World – EMS Hall of Fame: The Pioneers of Prehospital Care—Farrington, Stout
EMS World - Honoring Jack Stout as an EMS trailblazer
FDA Warning about Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
Executive Summary: The FDA has put out a recommendation that advises all consumers to NOT use any hand sanitizer products manufactured in Mexico by the company ESKbiochem SA de CV. There is potential for these products to contain methanol (aka wood alcohol), which can be extremely toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. The FDA notified the manufacturer (6/17/20) that they should remove the products from sale but the company has not yet responded. The FDA suggests that anyone with...
FDA Alert for Two Neuromuscular Blockade Meds 6-17-20
Executive Summary: The FDA is reportedly sending healthcare providers notice of temporary approval of a missing ‘Paralyzing Agent’ warning from the caps of vials of certain strengths of two neuromuscular blockade IV medications, namely vecuronium bromide and rocuronium bromide. The affected products, with NDC numbers, manufacturers, and recommendations can be found at the FDA link below. The missing vial cap warning is important as a safety reminder for a high-risk medication. More complete details can be found in the body of...
Super-Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19 | a book by Mike Taigman
Get more details on Mike Taigman's new book Super Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19.
COVID-19 First Responder Update 6/11/20
There is plenty of information about COVID-19 available for anyone who searches and clicks on a computer or turns on a TV or radio to catch up on the news. As more is learned about the disease, more info is written and released in an effort to help advance the ability to recognize, identify, track, treat and prevent COVID, so sometimes, as more insight is gained, the information changes. In the beginning, a lot of it was because there just...
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada – COVID-19 Webinar – Timeline and Lessons Learned to Date – June 11th | Recording and Handouts
During this week’s interactive webinar, which is the 13th COVID-19 Webinar of our series, we summarized the timeline and progression of this pandemic, reviewed the information shared in our previous webinars, and lessons learned to date.
Upgrade Your Life Podcast with Del Denney – Super Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of Covid-19 | A Conversation with Mike Taigman
As a popular educator and author for several decades, Mike has focused on helping folks in emergency medical services take better care of themselves so they can take better care of their patients and communities. In this podcast, Mike shares strategies and discusses his new book Super Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19.
July 3rd
Improvement Science: System of Profound Knowledge During this session we will talk about the four lenses of improvement science, based on Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge. While the name of the system is intimidating, it’s actually really helpful and easy to apply.
CPSE – Fire Operations Analytics/Accreditation Module (FOAM) Webinar
The FirstWatch FIRE OPERATIONS AND ACCREDITATION MODULE (FOAM) provides you with accurate and verifiable data that provides consistent and creditable management information based upon the accreditation requirements of CFAI and from any combination of data sources that are required to report on the specific dimensions of importance to you.
