If you’re considering a career as an EMT, you likely know that there’s an EMT certification requirement. Should you take your career to the next level and become a paramedic, there’s additional licensure. The certifications are there to help ensure that you’re ready...
If you live in Virginia or any of the DMV areas, you’ve likely heard information about the new Virginia narcotics tracking legislation. You might be wondering how it will impact your EMS unit and team. Here’s a breakdown on the new rules around prescription drugs and...
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term “scheduled” a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part of the DEA’s drug scheduling system.
We all know that burnout can happen, especially in our high-stress field, when we see traumatic events on a regular basis. If you or a colleague is experiencing signs of PTSD in EMS, it’s time to seek assistance.
We’ve all experienced it—the chaos of an emergency situation. In those moments, keeping a cool head and focusing on taking the next lifesaving step is crucial. Once the dust settles, you may need to track, assess inventory, and organize yourself for the next response. Here’s how the right tools can help you keep cool in emergency response.
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term “scheduled” a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part of the DEA’s drug scheduling system.
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term “scheduled” a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part of the DEA’s drug scheduling system.
It’s a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances, you’re bound to get some pushback.
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term “scheduled” a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part of the DEA’s drug scheduling system.
