In this newsletter: Research and CDE credit intersect on an essential-to-officer-safety topic. Traffic incidents (collisons and crashes) are among the most common call types handled by Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs). These calls are also among the most complex call types because they represent such a range of possible situations. Many ECCs use multiple Priority Dispatch Systems™ (MPDS®, PPDS®, FPDS®) and each system contains its own traffic and transportation incident protocol. New research from Chris Knight, identifies which of the three systems agencies use...
MAAKT HET GEBRUIK VAN HET HULPMIDDEL BEROERTE DIAGNOSE WAT UIT? Ja! Het bespaart tijd en zorgt voor behoud van de hersenen. Beroertes Beroertes onderbreken de bloedtoevoer naar een deel van de hersenen als gevolg van een blokkade of bloeding. De tijd dat een beroerte de toevoer onderbreekt, bepaalt de hoeveelheid hersenbeschadiging die wordt veroorzaakt. Snel herstel van de normale doorbloeding van de hersenen is van cruciaal belang en vereist intelligente herkenning en tijdige inzet. Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMD's) bieden intelligente herkenning door...
Isabel talks with Gary Galasso, retired Deputy Fire Chief and current chair of IAED's Fire Council of Standards. They discuss FPDS version 7, including new protocols, what changes were made, and what spurred those changes...
Isabel talks with Nick Nudell, interim EMS chief for UC Health in Colorado and the chief data officer for The Paramedic Foundation. They discuss the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning, how AI can enhance the emergency dispatch experience, and whether or not emergency dispatchers will ever be...
Isabel talks with Ross Rutschman and Ken Hotaling, two implementations experts and program administrators with Priority Dispatch. They discuss cultural differences in handling emergencies, how the protocol is implemented in other countries, and a study that's trying to find out if people around the world describe medical...
Isabel talks with Tony Guido, a program administrator for Priority Dispatch. They discuss the value of positive feedback, bridging the gap between communication centers and first responders, and tangible benefits of achieving ACE...
In this newsletter: discussion of which Priority Dispatch System™ emergency dispatchers use to process traffic incident calls, opportunity to earn CDE on the subject, and research about how dispatching to a traffic accident can be as stressful as being in one. Traffic incidents (collisons and crashes) are among the most common call types handled by Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs). These calls are also among the most complex call types because they represent such a range of possible situations. Many ECCs use multiple Priority Dispatch Systems™ (MPDS®, PPDS®, FPDS®)...
In this newsletter: A new podcast episode, published research by Dr. Chris Olola, CDE opportunities on the topic, and an invitation to do some research with Dr. O. The Heart of the Matter with Dr. Chris Olola Subscribe and Listen On this Dispatch in Depth podcast, Isabel talks with Dr. Chris Olola, the director of research and biomedical informatics at the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch®(IAED™). They discuss the role of emergency dispatch in patient care, heart attacks coded as ALPHA at dispatch, and the future of the IAED research team. Chris Olola (USA) Director...
In this newsletter: A new podcast episode, research poster, and Journal of Emergency Dispatch article all about providing emergency dispatchers the rest of the story; and CPR / AED Awareness Week June 1-7. The Rest of the Story with Sherri Stigler ONLINE COLLEGE Sherri Stigler (USA) Training and Operations Manager at Waukesha County Communications, Wisconsin Sherri is a 30-year "survivor" of the public safety community, serving in the capacity of police officer, firefighter, EMT-B, AHA CPR / first aid instructor, emergency dispatcher, and communications supervisor...
