Challenges During A Time Of Unrest Across America

Staying Safe during Civil Unrest In times of widespread political demonstrations and civil unrest, your best course of action is to avoid any areas in which marches and similar activities may occur. If, however, you find yourself caught up in a protest and are worried for your safety, a few precautions can help you avoid...

When Small Businesses Can’t Access PPP, Local Governments Struggle to Close the Gap

From ProPublica on June 5: Thousands of small businesses, especially those owned by people of color, have been left behind by the stipulations of the Paycheck Protection Program. In Texas, local governments are lending millions of dollars and it’s not enough. Read the full article►  

Senate Passes PPP Flexibility Act

On June 3, the U.S. Senate passed on voice vote the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. The legislation was passed by the House on May 28. The President is expected shortly to sign the bill into law. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010) provides small businesses with more flexibility in how...

EMT Breonna Taylor's Family Grieves A Life 'Robbed'

From NPR.com,  "As The Nation Chants Her Name, Breonna Taylor's Family Grieves A Life 'Robbed'" The work schedule of an EMT could be grueling; it was especially so in early March, as worries about coronavirus spread. But those who knew her say Taylor welcomed the opportunity to give back and to make a difference in someone's...

EMS Sleep Health Study

The EMS Sleep Health Study Who? Daniel Patterson, PhD, NRP from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine is leading a research study that seeks to examine the impact of a sleep health and fatigue education and training program tailored to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians. This research study has financial support from the...

WEBINAR: EMS Response to COVID-19 and Protests | Monday, June 8

Our partners at the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response are hosting a COVID-19 Clinical Rounds webinar next week. See below for more information and links to register. And be sure to access the latest COVID-19 information for EMS at the updated COVID-19 Resources for EMS. EMS Response to COVID-19 and...

URGENT - CALL TO ACTION

Contact Your Senators Today on Ambulance Specific Funding! The U.S. Senate is currently developing its next economic relief package to address the impact of COVID-19. The House had passed its version, the HEROES Act, which includes $100 billion for health care providers. While our members would likely be eligible for a portion of those funds,...

NYT | Medics and Coronavirus Patients Make Hard Decisions

Visit the New York Times website to watch this excellent video featuring AAA member Seniorcare. "Bye, Mommy, I Love You’: Medics and Coronavirus Patients Make Hard Decisions By Yousur Al-Hlou, Leslye Davis and Will Miller on June 3, 2020 Our ride with New York City medics during the coronavirus peak revealed a new side to their job:...

On Demand Presentation: Emergency Medical Services and 911

Healthcare Resilience Task Force: EMS/911 May 29, 2020 Dr. Jon Krohmer, NHTSA, HRTF EMS/Pre-hospital Team Lead Kate Elkins, NHTSA, HRTF EMS/Pre-hospital Deputy Team Lead 911, the universal number to call for emergency help nationwide, is a proven, life-saving service to the public. NHTSA’s Office of EMS oversees the National 911 Program, which envisions an emergency response system that...

EMS by the Numbers: Impact of COVID-19

May 21, 2020 Presentation by N. Clay Mann PhD, MS, MBA NEMSIS Technical Assistance Center This document is provided by NHTSA in an effort to help State EMS Officials track particular EMS activations occurring during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This document will be updated periodically to provide current information regarding temporal variations in the type and characteristics of...

Webinar 6/4 | Air and Ground Interfacility Transfers

Our partners at the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response are hosting a COVID-19 Clinical Rounds webinar next week. See below for more information and links to register. And be sure to access the latest COVID-19 information for EMS at the updated COVID-19 Resources for EMS. Emergency Department: Air and Ground...

2020 Annual Conference & Trade Show Cancelled

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the American Ambulance Association board has made the difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Annual Conference & Trade Show. While we were looking forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas in November, health and safety remain our top priority. We also anticipate that travel restrictions will...

Webinar 6/30 | Financial Sustainability Ideas for EMS

June 30, 2020 | 14:00 ET Three ambulance leaders with diverse backgrounds share innovative tips for financial sustainability in this fast-paced one hour webinar. From insurance captives to employee engagement to data-driven decision-making, Jamie Pafford-Gresham, P. Sean Tyler, and Wayne Jurecki will lend their unique perspectives on ways to keep service rolling during these extraordinarily...

Nearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19

Newly released data from the U.S. government show that nearly 26,000 nursing home residents have died from COVID-19 and more than 60,000 have fallen ill. These figures, however, don't account for all nursing homes across the country. Read NPR article►

Iowa | First Responders Case as Essential Workers Boosted by the Pandemic

From KIOW Radio Iowa: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, Iowa’s first responders say the state should no longer hold off on declaring Emergency Medical Services an essential service. That status is something EMS workers in Iowa have sought long before COVID-19. Being declared “essential” would require ambulance service across the state, instead of relying...