EMS World

JUN 2013

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EMS WORLD ONLINE FOLLOW US ONLINE: EMS World offers many ways for you to follow us online for breaking news alerts, educational updates and networking opportunities. facebook.com/emsworldfans twitter.com/emsworldnews www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1853412 ONLINE PRODUCT GUIDE COMPANY SPOTLIGHT When high-extremity amputations occur in a tactical environment, traditional methods of hemorrhage control are not effective and standard tourniquets cannot be used. The Combat Ready Clamp (CRoC) is the solution. The CRoC has a vise-like compression disk that provides the distinct lifesaving advantage of creating bilateral pressure exactly where it is needed most—stopping collateral fow and controlling hemorrhage. The CRoC can be assembled and applied in less than a minute. For more information, visit EMSWorld.com/10938606. Visit the EMS World Product Guide to check out the latest technologies and services, plus rate all your favorite products using our 5-star system! EMS 2020 ONLINE Check out the EMS 2020 section starting on page 27 of this issue and find exclusive content online every month at www.emsworld.com/2020. EMS World editorial advisory board member Chris Cebollero with NEMSIS leadership looking at what we're learning from the National EMS Information System. Q&A; A new community paramedic program in Colorado and the emerging role of telehealth in new care models. Disaster experts share how to use Google Earth to help manage crisis situations. INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Richmond Ambulance Authority COO Rob Lawrence on how to use data to improve your system. BEST PRACTICE NEW THIS MONTH: Quality Corner: Index of Suspicion The best way to approach every EMS call is to maintain a high index of suspicion. Find out how this translates into patient care and is a key part of an effective QA program. See EMSWorld.com/10941248. EE FR WEBCASTS Visit EMSWorld.com/webcasts to register for our upcoming presentation on June 20 at 2 pm EDT: USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: STUDENT-CENTERED SOLUTIONS The goals of EMS education are to prepare new students to perform well in the field and to assist current practitioners in expanding the breadth and depth of their skills and the quality of their patient care. Yet to accomplish this, many EMS educators use traditional teaching methods that are outdated and ineffective. This webinar will discuss how to deliver successful student-centered education using no-cost to low-cost technology available to virtually every educator. Covering student-centered learning methods and their advantages, practical classroom technology solutions, and ways to overcome barriers to their implementation, presenter Rommie Duckworth will discuss ways in which EMS educators can help students develop the practical emergency care skills they will need in the real world. This webinar will provide you with the tools to: • Improve level of student feedback during class time • Increase student engagement during lectures • Customize education resources for your agency's training programs • Harness the power of mobile devices for messaging and social media • Bring in expert guest lecturers when you need them • Easily add hands-on practice time in your programs. PRESENTED BY Rommie Duckworth Founder of the New England Center for Rescue and Emergency Medicine, Rom Duckworth is a past volunteer chief officer and current career fire lieutenant/paramedic and EMS coordinator. A dedicated emergency responder and award-winning educator, Rom has more than 20 years of experience working in fire/rescue, EMS and hospital-based healthcare SPONSORED BY systems. He is a frequent speaker at national conferences and a regular contributor to research, magazines and textbooks on topics of field operations, leadership and education in emergency services. CONTINUING EDUCATION: After viewing this webcast, visit Rapidce.com to take the accompanying test and earn 1 hour of continuing education for $6.95. This activity is approved by EMS World, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). 12 JUNE 2013 | EMSWORLD.com

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