EMS Briefing: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates relevant to your practice.
The wreckage of a California medical helicopter has been located, confirming the deaths of two crew members in the tragic crash.
A California city and county will pay a $10 million settlement following the death of a patient who was restrained in the prone position.
A former air ambulance chief in Florida has been convicted for concealing the theft of controlled substances by a chief flight nurse.
A multi-patient incident in Connecticut required the transport of eleven individuals after a school bus crashed into a building.
New research highlights significant disparities in EMS call characteristics, response delays, and patient insurance status between border and non-border counties.
A recent measles outbreak demonstrates the critical need for sustained public health and vaccination efforts to prevent the resurgence of infectious diseases.
A New York town is proposing a significant tax increase via ballot measure to fund the transition to a full-time, 24/7 EMS agency.
An Iowa county has developed a new EMS plan to enhance service delivery by staffing two ALS crews on a 24/7 basis.
A recent article reinforces the essential role of accurate and thorough ePCR documentation for clinical quality, operations, and legal defense.
The latest quarterly report outlines grant opportunities for EMS agencies through national opioid settlement funds.
A bill has been introduced in Washington D.C. to amend existing laws governing health occupations and EMS provider regulations.