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Vision, skills, incentives, resources, and a plan are all critical to a successful community paramedicine program. Still, one in particular – skills – may not always be able to be accomplished in-house. Unlike traditional education, which focuses on a patient’s immediate medical need, #communityparamedics may frequently assist with longer, more complex, chronic illnesses. As your program grows, so will the need for your team to obtain training across a wider range of medical conditions. #FireService #CommunityParamedicine

Training is invaluable.

So important for so many.

For healthcare providers and public safety professionals, being prepared can make all the difference in critical moments. Whether responding alone or as part of a team, basic life support skills suitable for both prehospital and in-facility environments are important. That's where the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (AHA) comes in. The BLS Provider course is designed for healthcare providers and public safety professionals and meets a variety of certification and licensing requirements. Participants learn to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. Learn more about In A Heartbeat's BLS Provider course here: https://lnkd.in/gS7wYBAy #InAHeartBeat #SAVE #SAVEtraining #SafetyTraining #CPRTraining #FirstAidTraining #FirstAidTips #SurvivalSkills #SurvivalTraining #EmergencyResponse #EmergencyPreparedness #PediatricFirstAid #ChildrenFirstAid #PediatricFirstAidTraining #BasicLifeSupportForHealthcareProviders

Done with the Training on Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS) refers to an algorithmic structured plan for management of victims of cardiopulmonary arrest outside the hospital. It will be applicable to trained medics and paramedics who are present at or are called to the site of casualty. The BCLS certification course provides healthcare providers with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform life-saving techniques. Upon completion of the program, practitioners can perform CPR, use an AED, clear airway obstructions, and provide first aid to infants, children, and adults. #bcls #mbbs #md #pgt #trainingsessions #aiims #handsonlearning

During the first few weeks or months of your #communityparamedicine program journey, you can expect frustration and confusion. Creating – and maintaining – a community paramedicine effort is complex. To help manage it, departments should focus on five key areas. #ChangeManagement #FireService

The article describing the outcomes from our implementation of Mentor-Trios (parent-nurse-physician triads coaching) to facilitate family included rounds has been published. Hospitals successfully used Mentor-Trios to implement PFC (Patient and Family Centered) I-PASS (Illness severity-Patient summary-Action items-Situational awareness-Synthesis by receiver). Family/nurse engagement, safety climate, and harms improved in larger hospitals and hospitals with better nurse engagement and intervention adherence. https://lnkd.in/eq5jHPA7

How do we know what we are doing and what to improve on within our Rapid Response systems? Utilising live feedback and data to understand our current CPR quality, and interventions to improve our code responses is such a useful tool to improve patient outcomes! Have a listen!

Volunteered to be the demo for a test of knowledge in relaxing a patient after CPR in a CPR training session facilitated by my esteemed group members (Mr Oladimeji Ayodeji doing the demonstration). Today, as a Public Health Practitioner, I emphasize the importance of CPR and manual handling of patients during an emergency. CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a life-saving technique used in emergencies such as cardiac arrest. It involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation until professional medical help arrives. Remember, prompt CPR can significantly improve the chances of survival for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. In addition to CPR, it's essential to understand proper manual handling techniques during emergencies. This includes safely moving and positioning individuals who may be injured or incapacitated. By following correct manual handling procedures, we can minimize the risk of further injury and ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the patient. Together, let's empower ourselves with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to emergencies and potentially save lives.

I teach this to my EMT students in a similar manner...what to do in first 1 minute, what to do in next 5 minutes. Typically in our area by the 5 to 10 minute mark, someone with more experience or a supervisor will be there. Students get overwhelmed thinking about running an entire MCI, when in reality they probably only need to deal with the first few steps, but those first steps are crucial to the rest of the event have a successful conclusion. #emt #firstresponders