Kerri Hatt

1 month ago | police1.com | Kerri Hatt

First responders face intense physical demands on every shift — lifting, carrying, climbing, crawling, sprinting and more in high-pressure situations. Without the right physical resiliency and training, these tasks can tax responders’ efficacy and increase their risk of injury and fatigue, ultimately impacting job performance and longevity. Functional fitness, which mimics real-world movement patterns, is a proven approach to building the strength, endurance and mobility needed for the job.

1 month ago | ems1.com | Kerri Hatt

When a novel coronavirus began to spread across the globe and within the U.S., paramedics and EMTs faced an unrelenting wave of uncertainty. While guidance and best practices shifted rapidly to keep up with researchers’ evolving knowledge of the virus, it began to spread rapidly, overwhelming EMS systems with skyrocketing call volumes and forcing providers to make life-or-death decisions.

Sep 18, 2024 | ems1.com | Kerri Hatt

LAS VEGAS — Many EMS field training programs are designed to be regimented and hours-based, a systematic process, that can drag out unnecessarily. In a presentation at EMS World Expo, Louis Imperatrice, NRP, national manager of clinical excellence, DocGo, discussed how to develop an adaptable, competency-based field training program that takes into consideration the experience level of the new employee. Memorable quotesFollowing are memorable quotes from Imperatrice.

Sep 13, 2024 | ems1.com | Kerri Hatt

LAS VEGAS — EMS personnel face unique occupational challenges, including the risk of assault from patients, family members and bystanders. In a presentation at EMS World Expo, Brian Maguire, PH, MSA, EMT-P, explored a multifaceted approach to violence prevention. Memorable quotesFollowing are memorable quotes from Dr. Maguire. “We respond to people in the worst moments of their lives.

Sep 12, 2024 | ems1.com | Kerri Hatt

LAS VEGAS — Women are underrepresented in EMS, a field some still consider a male occupation. At EMS World Expo, Rihi Jain, BA, NREMT, MPH (candidate), examined the unique challenges and prejudices that women in EMS face, as well as what we can do to support and empower them in the workplace and beyond.