Thursday, November 3, 2011

Seat Belt Push Continues for Responder Safety

Seat Belt Push Continues for Responder Safety
By Susan Nicol  |   EMSWorld.com News

The national fire official who created the National Seat Belt pledge isn't willing to sit idly by and be satisfied with signatures of emergency personnel.


BALTIMORE, MD -- The national fire official who created the National Seat Belt pledge isn't willing to sit idly by and be satisfied with signatures of emergency personnel.

Dr. Burt Clark is currently conducting research on the issue through Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

He outlined his project to graduate students explaining his project "Exploring seat belt use among firefighters: A multiple case study using the Schein model of organizational culture."

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Think Pink: And Purple, Too...


Think Pink: And Purple, Too–October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Hanna Brooks Olson, blisstree.com

During the month of October, women will be reaching out to other women in support and assistance, as they help remind each other to get their mammograms, make donations to charitable foundations together, and send their best wishes to those who have survived (or sadly succumbed t0) breast cancer. But it’s important to remember that, across the country (and the world) this month, there are other women in need, too. October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Each year, upwards of 4 million women and children are abused in their homes by their partners or family members. Domestic violence occurs every 15 seconds, and 1 in 4 women is a victim in her lifetime. 1 in 8 are diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Friday, October 14, 2011

Fire Prevention Week ends today

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“It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” This year, our campaign is all about keeping you, your family, and your community safer from fire. You'll find educational material and tip sheets on the leading causes of home fires, information about protecting your home and families with life-saving technologies, and the importance of home escape planning. READ MORE


Friday, October 7, 2011

Why Morrison Medical?


Why Morrison Medical?

American Made - Morrison Medical manufactures right in the heartland, Columbus, Ohio, and has been doing so since 1970.

Quality and Dependability - Our customers have come to associate the Morrison Medical name with Quality and Dependability. Our products are consistently the highest quality choice among comparable products on the market.

Guaranteed - We proudly stand behind the quality of our products. Morrison Medical guarantees that our products will be free from manufacturer defect in workmanship and material. With proper care, you will find our products to be durable and of the highest quality.

Customer Care - Our commitment to delivering quality and dependability applies not only to our products, but to our customer service as well. We pride ourselves on tailoring a positive experience customized to your specific needs.

Flexibility - Morrison Medical specializes in custom orders. We can adapt a current product or create a new product from scratch to accommodate your specific needs. As one of our specialties, we are able to offer these services at an extremely affordable rate.

Additional Services - Contract manufacturing, fulfillment and logistic services are also available from Morrison Medical.

Morrison Medical
Quality and Dependability When it Matters Most

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Upcoming EMS Industry Events

October 2011 


National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
www.nbcam.org


Domestic Violence Awareness Month
www.ncadv.org

Eye Injury Prevention Month
www.geteyesmart.org



Oct. 15-18, 2011
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly 2011
San Francisco, CA
DETAILS


October 17-19, 2011
Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC)
St. Louis, Missouri
DETAILS

Monday, October 3, 2011

EMS TIP: U-turn for the OB patient

EMS Tip: U-turn for the OB patient
Robert Bryant, ems1.com

If you have an OB patient about to deliver, do a U-Turn and put the patient backwards on the gurney...CLICK HERE for the full EMS Tip.