/patient-care-compassion Patient Care & Compassion en-US Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ Use these assessment and care tips to connect with patients and their families Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:38:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access Reduce failed IV attempts and speed up patient care with a vein finder Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:54:43 GMT /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ Use these assessment and care tips to connect with patients and their families Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:38:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access Reduce failed IV attempts and speed up patient care with a vein finder Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:54:43 GMT /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access /patient-assessment/cognitive-aids-unlocking-their-potential-to-improve-patient-care-in-ems High-stress decisions and human limitations demand more than just training Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:44:55 GMT /patient-assessment/cognitive-aids-unlocking-their-potential-to-improve-patient-care-in-ems /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:09 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success /patient-care-compassion/the-human-side-of-ems-culture-compassion-and-clinical-courage Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:53:43 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-human-side-of-ems-culture-compassion-and-clinical-courage /ems-training-and-education/future-proofing-ems-how-a-new-course-is-building-results-driven-problem-solvers In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master’s-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies — and why quality must be a leadership priority Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:29:51 GMT /ems-training-and-education/future-proofing-ems-how-a-new-course-is-building-results-driven-problem-solvers /wellness-week/finding-light-in-the-sirens-the-mental-battle-of-ems Savor the victories and find humor in the routine to carry the emotional load Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:34:08 GMT /wellness-week/finding-light-in-the-sirens-the-mental-battle-of-ems /patient-care-compassion/beyond-policy-emss-moral-duty-to-deliver-equitable-care “Our commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.” Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:28:24 GMT /patient-care-compassion/beyond-policy-emss-moral-duty-to-deliver-equitable-care /patient-care-compassion/do-you-have-an-attitude-problem-overcoming-bias I continued my verbal assault until the patient apologized to me with tears in his eyes Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:50:56 GMT /patient-care-compassion/do-you-have-an-attitude-problem-overcoming-bias /patient-assessment/why-are-inequities-happening-in-ems-care-delivery-and-patient-outcomes Lessons from a learning community, Part 2 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:37:42 GMT /patient-assessment/why-are-inequities-happening-in-ems-care-delivery-and-patient-outcomes /ems-training-and-education/cultural-competency-in-ems-the-untapped-potential-of-standardized-patients Skilled actor patients offer a practical, impactful way to teach EMS providers respect for diversity, enhancing critical thinking, interpersonal skills and public trust Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:57:47 GMT /ems-training-and-education/cultural-competency-in-ems-the-untapped-potential-of-standardized-patients /patient-care-compassion/wrestling-with-cpr-and-compassion An EMT reflects on the intersection of duty, faith and humanity Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:32:20 GMT /patient-care-compassion/wrestling-with-cpr-and-compassion /patient-care-compassion/welcome-to-the-era-of-performative-patient-care Improve your patient care and decrease your legal liability risk with conscious, deliberate practices Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:57:58 GMT /patient-care-compassion/welcome-to-the-era-of-performative-patient-care /capnography/webinar-mastering-capnography-in-ems-overcoming-monitoring-challenges New solutions for higher standards of care Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:24:15 GMT /capnography/webinar-mastering-capnography-in-ems-overcoming-monitoring-challenges /substance-abuse/support-for-harm-reduction-by-community-ems “As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. 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