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Emerging Standard Of Care

WebPeople experiencing a mental health crisis need to be met with a response that prioritizes community-based mental health care and support. To meet the challenge …

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An EMD Milestone

WebThe IAED recommends at least one or two of the center’s internal staff attend the 911 Institute’s three-day Emergency Mental Health Dispatching (EMHD) course, …

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NAVIGATOR Continues To Show The Way

WebThe NAVIGATOR 2024 theme—Monumental Milestones: Celebrating 35 Years of the Academy—celebrates the accomplishments dedicated to the emergency …

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PTSD AND EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATORS

WebEDITOR'S NOTE: This interview first ran in “The Call,” the official publication of NENA: The 9-1-1 Association. By Anna Raskin. Dr. Michelle Lilly published a …

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FIT FOR THE CALL

WebThe ultimate test of fitness and endurance consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run. Maharaj completed the course in 16 hours. But …

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Save Resources, Provide Great Care

WebAudrey Fraizer. Since a designated emergency number is increasingly the first point of contact for many patients entering the health care system—even those with non …

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Managing Mental Health Crisis

Web1. Eight hours of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 2. Eight hours of Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)-created curriculum. a. Includes 1 hour of intellectual …

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COMING TOGETHER ON THE 911 STRESS FRONT

WebThe success of our 911 system will depend on their well-being. New research suggests that these frontliners can enjoy better health and a higher quality of life than …

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IN PURSUIT OF A BLUEPRINT FOR 9-1-1 WELLNESS

WebSubject Matter Experts (SME) from 9-1-1 and the mental health field joined together to advance resilience research, education, policy, and intervention. In support of the 911 …

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Adrenal Insufficiency

WebAbout 75% of cases of Addison’s disease occur when the body’s immune system attacks the adrenal glands, causing continual damage to the adrenal cortex—the …

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When You Need It Most

WebEstimates of U.S. drug overdose deaths exceeded 60,000 in 2016 and were partially driven by a fivefold increase in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids …

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WHICH PROTOCOL FITS THE EMERGENCY

WebProtocol 17: Falls is most appropriate because of the mechanism of injury (LONG FALL), and the potential for serious, underlying injuries. Note that the first …

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Charity Hospital

WebCharity Hospital in New Orleans was hailed as the latest in dreams of modern physicians and social workers at a dedication ceremony on July 18, 1938, …

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Accessibility In Fire Emergencies

WebIt’s estimated that 15% of the world’s population—around 1 billion people—has some sort of disability, and, according to the World Health Organization, …

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Suicidal Callers

WebThe first-party suicidal caller. Most of us have experienced the uncomfortable and prolonged first-party suicidal person 911 call. The person is upset, crying, and emotionally erratic. …

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Thriving Through Well-Being

WebThe National Wellness Institute defines wellness as: 6. A conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential. A multidimensional and holistic …

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