In January, 2009, federal regulations were implemented for the first-ever national system for medical providers to voluntarily report medical errors, near misses and other patient safety events to designated Patient Safety Organizations, PSO.  The system’s framework was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The new federal law implements the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSQIA), signed into law by President Bush in July 2005.  The development has not included EMS on a national basis to date.

What was the preferred method of intubation in 1990?

You may be able to answer that question, but not every EMS professional can.  It’s just the type of trivia question you may have to answer if you find yourself a contestant in the Stars of Life Championship, the academic tournament which tests EMS knowledge.

On Saturday, May 28th, 2005, at approximately 2 am in the morning, Trooper Brandon Brashear of the Missouri State Patrol pulled Tommy R. Rollins over to the side of Highway 470.  Brashear suspected that Rollins may have been driving under the influence of alcohol and was in pursuit of Rollins who gave chase for several minutes before pulling over.  Several other troopers were en route to Brashear’s location.

As Brashear stepped from his vehicle, a hail storm of bullets began pelting his vehicle, his bullet proof vest and his body.  Brashear moved quickly to the rear of his vehicle to take cover and return fire but had already sustained serious injuries as Rollins came at him continuing to fire his semi-automatic assault rifle. 

se2's 403(b)connect Solution Named Best in its Global Category

Topeka, Kansas (PRWEB) June 16, 2009 -- se2, a leading provider of business process outsourcing services and a division of Security Benefit, was named the winner of the prestigious IDG's Computerworld Honors Program 21st Century Achievement Award - a program which acknowledges those individuals and organizations that have used information technology to benefit society.