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Safety, the four letter word

Kentucky remains in the spot light with the recent dismissal of an EMT. Louisville Metro EMS dismissed the EMT after she spoke with the media about sleep deprivation concerns in EMS. She had been on suspension for falling asleep in … Continue reading

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Sleep Deprivation and 24 hour shifts

I am a silent member on the NEMSMA (National EMS Management Association) listserv. They have great & well informed discussions on topics related to our field, you should be part of that group and join the conversation. The most recent … Continue reading

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