EMS Briefing: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Good morning, and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the latest developments in prehospital medicine and public safety.
A lawsuit highlights the public safety risk when medical emergencies are misidentified as intoxication by untrained staff.
EMS leaders are increasingly collaborating across organizations to enhance advocacy and operational impact.
A blizzard in Massachusetts highlighted weather-related operational challenges, with an ambulance becoming stuck responding to a trauma patient.
New AHA projections indicate a significant future increase in cardiovascular disease prevalence among U.S. women.
The MI-PEERS study demonstrates a drug dosing safety bundle can significantly improve the accuracy of pediatric medication administration.
The first national study on pediatric readiness in EMS establishes a critical baseline for improving prehospital care for children.
A Colorado fire department is implementing a community paramedicine program aimed at reducing system load from frequent 911 users.
A Seattle crisis response leader claims police "territorialism" is hindering the work of unarmed civilian responders during emergencies.
A new mobile integrated healthcare model shows promise in addressing the complex health needs of the homeless population.
A Wyoming legislative committee has advanced a bill to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to 100% for ambulance services.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill to transfer oversight of EMS from the DPH to a dedicated EMS and Trauma Council.