Los Angeles CA, August 15, 2022 PRN Ambulance and the TEMSA Union have reached an agreement on a wage increase that will go into effect no later than September 9th, 2022. These new wages apply to both Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics at PRN Ambulance. “This is a real game changer,” said Chief Executive Officer …
Working in Emergency Medical Services can take its toll on our bodies. It’s a physically demanding job, and whether you’re in an ambulance for extended periods of time, moving patients, or dispatching and at your desk for hours, it’s important to stay in shape to maintain optimal performance. Here are a few tips and exercises …
One of the most rewarding aspects of a career in Emergency Medical Services is that you are put into situations where you can and will save lives. The most obvious cases like performing CPR or treating gunshot wounds often overshadow the routine daily tasks that also save lives. Things like your response time, patient assessments, …
It’s safe to say that we are living in challenging times. The stresses brought on by the pandemic, inflation, and recent conflicts have all contributed to anxiety, loneliness and depression levels never seen before. So today more than ever it’s important to check in with ourselves to make sure we’re in a good head space. …
Often described as the first, first responders. Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) can work long hours, during holidays, and navigate stressful situations to make sure that our patients and our communities needs are met within a moment’s notice. They are the unsung heroes in the chain of EMS that starts with a phone call and can …
At Covalent Health, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the efforts and achievements of the phenomenal women that work in Emergency Medical Services. Recently we sat down with our own Critical Care Nurse Manager Kathryn Pish BSN, RN, MICN, at ProTransport-1 and asked her to tell us about her experience and journey in EMS. …
Each year during the month of February we celebrate National Cancer Prevention Month. This is important to highlight because it is determined that with the medical knowledge we have today, about half of all deaths in the United States resulting from cancer are preventable. Let’s take a look at a few lifestyle adjustments that you …
Over the past several years Emergency Medical Service Agencies have become increasingly reliant on interagency deployments to meet the demands of our communities when the systems reach critical breaking points. Deployments are an all-out call for action directed by agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State or Local County EMS agencies. Reasons …
At Covalent Health we understand that it is our privilege to serve the communities in which we operate. We genuinely care about the wellbeing of all people and seek to find new ways to forge relationships in order to build a better future for our communities. It is through this belief that we have committed …
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Paramedics Jamal and Sherrie were posted in their ambulance in a parking lot outside of the high school football stadium when out of nowhere they heard several large cracks ring out in the night. Looking over towards the entrance they started to hear screams and yells from the crowd at the game. Guessing what was …
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