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🔊 “They have medical devices, yet they have no people trained to perform field-level maintenance,” wrote Chief Warrant Officer 3 Richard Hendricks, director of Home-Station Medical Maintenance Support (HMMS) at USAMMA. “...One of the main reasons I became a warrant officer was to fix these types of issues. That is why I am proud to report that Army Medical Logistics Command is launching a program called Home-Station Medical Maintenance Support, or HMMS, to close these critical maintenance gaps that affect readiness.” ➡️ Read AMLC’s latest article to hear CW3 Hendricks’ first-hand understanding of how HMMS will impact Army #readiness for the better: https://lnkd.in/ebGyrDBN #BuildingTheArmyof2023

I will not be that guy who writes and praises CRNAs only during the CRNA week. I have been a CRNA for 10 + years. I provided care in tents in a war zone I provided care on sailing military ships I provided care in state-of-the-art facilities  The location did not matter, What matter was -my skills  -my supplies -my decision making  -my time management Nurse anesthetists are not just practitioners; we are experts deeply embedded in patient care, we ensure safety & comfort  during some of the most critical procedures. our skills go beyond technical "know-how-to." our emotional support for patients and families is our priority. To my colleagues CRNAs and SRNAs:   What changes would enhance our visibility within the medical community? #HealthcareHeroes #NurseAnesthetist #MedicalAdvancement #crna #SRNA #militray #activeduty #topmedicaltalent

Progress! An United States Air Force policy change will allow pilots to receive 60 days of #mentalhealth treatment without being taken out of #flight status, a notable policy update as the service works to destigmatize airmen seeking care. During the 2022 University Aviation Association conference, I learned how USAF was embedding mental health fitness into #cadettraining. The goal has always been to ensure physical fitness and readiness, now, it is doing the same thing with #mentalfitness. As I listened to the explanation from Dillon Small, PsyD, I thought putting it in that context removes the stigma. He also explained how USAF was putting in place support systems to prevent crises. During the World Airline Training Summit #WATS2024, we heard speakers discuss when mental health should be introduced into #training and most agreed at the very beginning of #flighttraining, in #flightschool. I agree. Small indicated this is all about developing peak performance. At WATS we also heard from Jason Davenhill who linked coaching with peak performance in the same way Small does. I These are important developments in developing air personnel. https://lnkd.in/dFDxWKCU Halldale Group Reyné O'Shaughnessy Andrés Ospina, MRAeS

Want to join us this summer? Listen up! If you are interested in attending CFGOLD June 2-8, 2024 - engage your chain of command to begin the registration process TIME NOW. Course information has been published and disseminated across AR-MEDCOM, 807TH MCDS, and 3D MCDS. BUT if you are Active Duty, National Guard, or Army Reserve outside of a Medical Command - you'll utilize our Liaison Officers to assist in your registration. You can send us a message for their information - or check out our recent posts introducing our LNOs. They can provide course information and materials you can use to inform your command. You can find more details about other commonly asked questions in our pinned posts at the top of our page. But, in short, our registration process looks like this: 1. WARNO/OPORD Release and OML Development - Commands and Component Liaisons begin working with their organizations to create Order of Merit Lists. **This is when Soldiers should be engaging their units to be placed on their OML. Organizations will confirm Soldiers meet course requirements, but remember - being added to your command's OML does not guarantee selection by the CFGOLD Committee and attendance should not be assumed. This process will look a little different for our students across COMPO I, COMPO II, and USAR in a non-medical command. 2. OML Review - The CFGOLD Registration Team will begin receiving OMLs from across commands and components. Our Registration Team and LNOs will scrub these lists once more to confirm qualifications. 3. CFGOLD Committee will notify Soldiers selected to attend the course, with further instructions to complete registration by specified suspense. For any questions or issues, utilize your chain of command first and then engage our LNOs if further assistance is required. AND you can always message our page as well! #CFGOLDFY24!

Just an example why modern armed forces need to be a compact institution; self sufficient almost in all respects; from search and rescue, transportation, specialized education and training, medical corps, to military justice. https://lnkd.in/dr7SqQEY

‼️New Publication Alert‼️ The relationship between the military medical officer and the commanding officer is crucial for force readiness. Our study delves into the complexities of this vital partnership and offers valuable recommendations for navigating it effectively. #MilitaryMedicine #ForceReadiness Sherri Rudinsky

This is a fantastic and important read!! I agree that military medical schools need to have more robust curriculum on how MMO’s should relate and operate with their CO’s. This research article summarizes many of the lessons that I had to “Learn On The Job” in my decades of military service, performing operational medicine. I think the key principal, as alluded to in this article, that physicians have to wrestle with is the concept of command authority and that the physician’s decision is not always the final one. We instead, make medical “recommendations” that should enhance the operational readiness of the unit but never at the sacrifice of the primary mission. This was a concept that took time for me to understand and it took time for me to be willing to “give up” the finality of my decisions. I’ll give an example of when the “Dr’s Orders” weren’t the final word. I was deployed as a flight surgeon on an aircraft carrier off the coast of an undisclosed location conducting a classified mission that was critical to national security, we had a Sailor that presented to the medical department with classic clinical and EKG evidence of an Heart Attack. We urgently needed to get him off the ship and to a place where he could get a cardiac catheterization. We informed the CO of the situation and provided our “recommendations” ….that we turn around and get to a place where we could medevac him to a cath lab, or else this Sailor may die. The mission had already commenced and we were in direct support of troops on the ground. If we were to leave our station we would abandon our troops and we would seriously jeopardize the mission and the security of the United States. The answer from the commanding officer was “understood Doc, we can’t comply with your recommendations, do what you can for now. As soon as we are able we will execute an expeditious return to medevac range”. That leaves the MMO in a predicament, if we don’t medevac the patient he may die. If we abandon the mission more may die. This is why this article illustrates the importance of teaching the new MMO’s the nuances of the relationship between the CO and the MMO. In the unique environment of the military, the MMO doesn’t have to make that decision between life of the patient or the life of the troops on the ground….It isn’t even theirs to make. It the responsibility of the CO. The faster and better that we can teach our young MMO’s this concept, the better they can provide a service to their patient, their CO, and their Country. Thank you for doing this important research and publishing it! Albin Quiko.

Such an important conversation and first step on a forward path. So many people are hiding, instead of fixing, mental health issues. The concept of removing pilots from their roles the moment they seek help, for safety, is ironically the opposite of the intention... (Thank you Joshua Freund for sending) #aviation #militaryaviation #aviationindustry #pilot #pilotlife #health #mentalhealth #ptsd #pilottraining #conversation #information #airplane #aircraft #aviationlovers #avgeeks #military United States Air Force

Tactical Paramedic TP-C question of the day: What is the next step in airway management for a corpsman who has just used the chin-lift/jaw-thrust method to successfully open the airway of a casualty who is unconscious from a blast injury during the Tactical Field Care phase: a. Nasopharyngeal airway b. Surgical airway c. Tracheal intubation d. None of the above

The Mental Health Crisis in Military Aviation: Why It Can No Longer Be Ignored ✈️🧠 As a former counselor and current coach for pilots, I’ve witnessed firsthand the immense pressures faced by aviators. A recent study published in the Military Medicine Journal by Dr. William Hoffman, MD sheds light on a disturbing trend: 72% of surveyed military pilots admitted to avoiding healthcare due to the stigma and fear of career repercussions. 🚨 Some key findings from the study: 42.5% of pilots withheld or misrepresented health information. 33.7% flew despite needing medical evaluation. 11.4% reported undisclosed prescription use. This avoidance poses not only professional risks but serious personal ones. Military aviation demands mental resilience, yet many pilots are reluctant to seek the care they need. 💔 We MUST address this. By normalizing mental healthcare, protecting confidentiality, promoting education, and enhancing support systems, we can make a lasting impact. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're a military pilot—or anyone feeling overwhelmed—don’t hesitate to reach out. Everyone deserves a safe space to land, including you. Curious about scheduling a call? Feel free to contact me at Shannon@aviationconversations.com. #MentalHealthMatters #AviationMentalHealth #MilitaryAviation #AviationSafety #AeromedicalReform