"Our paramedic response unit uses this. But like Skip, I'd advocate breaking things up. The best place for NTG & ASA is in the monitor pouches, and you don't really need to throw your 2nd and 3rd line meds into the first-in bag.…"
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Medication Kit
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Started this discussion. Last reply by dr-exmedic Apr 27.
Four Door Pickup Ambulance
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Rossette Jun 10, 2011.
Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Skip Kirkwood Jul 22, 2012.
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Dana Neal replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Medication Kit"In too many things it is tough to find the actual essential equipment. Once the related kit is no longer needed it can be left out for a while."
Skip Kirkwood replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Medication Kit"We use a lot of PLANO plastic containers.
However, recent movement has been in the OPPOSITE direction. Our single "carry everything in" blue bag has become unreasonably heavy, and thus the source of discomfort and injury. …"
Timothy Rossette posted a discussionMedication Kit
Hello,I am trying to consolidate our ambulance medications that are currently in several places into one med kit. Unfortunately, I am having a terrible time finding a bag, box or other container that works well.I was wondering if anyone is willing to share what your agency uses? Does it work well? Would you do anything differently?I am almost ready to go back to the good old Plano box! Your help is appreciated.…See More
Skip Kirkwood replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance"True. The insurance company may control the settlement decision. In either option, the case ends without you having to spend personal dollars for defense."
dr-exmedic replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance"Important qualifier: insurance pays for an attorney. Depending on how your policy is written (and the cheaper it is, the more likely it is written this way), you may give up your right to decide whether your actions are truly defended to the end or…"
Derek Mitchell replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance"The website I referred to has a link to their coverage page and it was not just clinical. It covered a whole bunch including on and off duty.
http://www.hpso.com/professional-liability-insurance/coverage-description.js
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Skip Kirkwood replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance"Check with your insurance agent to find out what your policy covers when it comes to occupational driving.
Second, check with your homeowners insurance carrier to see if you can get an "umbrella" general liability policy that includes…"
Bob Sullivan replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance"Here's a column from that other magazine about what can happen while driving.
http://www.emsworld.com/article/10711901/risky-business
I have the NAEMT endorsed policy too, but it only covers clinical care. Besides staying away…"
Derek Mitchell replied to Timothy Rossette's discussion Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance"http://www.hpso.com/ is the insurance endorsed by NAEMT. As an EMT-B it is $160, for a Paramedic it would be $177.75. This is for Pennsylvania, full time, over one year out of school, no professional organization membership. …"
Timothy Rossette replied to Kyle Czarnecki's discussion Does anyone have information about EMS in the Chapel Hill area?"Orange County EMS - http://www.co.orange.nc.us/emergency/
NC Reciprocity - http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/resopros.htm"
Timothy Rossette replied to Skip Kirkwood's discussion Nurses Prepare for Expanded Roles - take-aways for EMS?"You were pretty safe with the Board of Nursing. Just for fun I checked the state level EMS committees and found that one is required to have 0 EMTs out of 32 members and the other only 3 EMTs out of 8 members.This…"
Timothy Rossette replied to Skip Kirkwood's discussion Nurses Prepare for Expanded Roles - take-aways for EMS?"I think both paths are good ones to have available.
The community paramedic, or other expanded role, is great for people who want to further their education and responsibilities but have an interest…"
Timothy Rossette replied to Jon P. Cloutier's discussion What States Allow BLS Providers to Acquire & Transmit a 12-lead ECG?"Colorado allows all levels of EMS providers to apply EKG leads and transit data. I was actually surprised to find this specifically addressed in our state rules.
In my system I am not aware of anyone who actually…"
Timothy Rossette replied to theNaptownMedic's discussion Night Pay"A "differential" generally referes to additional pay above your normal pay to work an undesirable shift (i.e. night differential). It sounds like your describing that you only get paid $1.60/hour at…"
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- Kiowa Fire Protection District
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- Vigilant Fire Department, West Seneca, NY
Twin City Ambulance, Tonawanda, NY
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 4:31pm on August 10, 2011,
Michael Lee Reisman Maj-Ret RNNP said… - I live in Fresno, California just back from Bagram Airbase, Here is my story about my unmasking the"Ugly American” with WWLR out of Fayetteville, NC and the medical fraud that took place at Bagram Airbase. Your medic warrior brother
My you tube, cut and paste below to see my video
http://youtu.be/jj1H1Q31NaA
Thanks Major Mike Reisman Major US Army Ret-RN CS FNP
PS You would not believe the hate mail I did recieve over this post for not looking the other way.Delete Comment
- At 4:24pm on December 28, 2009, Bob Sullivan said…
- Hi Tim,
I think we may have worked together for a short time at Twin City. I worked there part time from 2001-2002. I was in Buffalo over the holidays and saw several scattered around Tonawanda and Amherst. It brought back memories.
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