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It’s #EMSWEEK2024! 50 years ago, a presidential proclamation called on the nation to support efforts to improve emergency medical care across the country. It also established the first national EMS Week, a tradition we proudly continue today. Much has changed since 1974, yet there is still much we can learn from those trailblazing professionals who helped EMS evolve into the sophisticated branch of medicine it is today. Their dedication, commitment and sacrifice inspire us to take bold steps of our own, to continue to seek out ways to better serve our patients and our communities. This year, we celebrate EMS Week by honoring our past—by taking a pause to recognize the contributions of each generation, the people who dreamed that we could save more lives and have less suffering, and then found ways to make it happen. EMS Week is never just about the past, however. It’s also about inspiring the EMS professionals just starting out and the young people who haven’t even discovered EMS yet! It’s about learning from the challenges and building on the successes of the last five decades. It’s about forging our future—a future in which the next generation has the tools they need to deliver compassionate care and alleviate suffering in communities everywhere. #insidemchd

Imagine this: You’re at a soccer game, watching the teams play, when suddenly someone collapses nearby. There’s a moment of shock, then panic, as people scramble to understand what’s happening.  Cardiac arrest is swift and silent, and without immediate intervention, it’s almost always fatal. In fact, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year, and nearly 90% of those people don’t make it. The reason? Less than half of them receive the help they need before professional responders arrive. Every minute without CPR reduces a victim’s chance of survival by 7%-10%. This is the stark reality we face: more people die from cardiac arrest each year than from breast cancer, prostate cancer and car accidents combined. It’s an invisible crisis that we, as a society, have the power to change - but only if we’re willing to act. Take, for example, the story of Jason Rosema, one of our Corewell Health resource athletic trainers. Last week, Jason was attending a soccer game when he was called to the parking lot to help a parent who had collapsed. The situation was dire: the parent was unresponsive, without a pulse and gasping for breath - a classic sign of cardiac arrest. Jason, trained in CPR, immediately took action, performing compressions and using an AED. By the time emergency medical professionals arrived, the parent was breathing again. That’s the power of knowing what to do in a moment of crisis. Stories like Jason’s shouldn’t be the exception. They should be the norm. And that’s where organizations like the American Heart Association come in. For over 100 years, the AHA has been leading the charge in CPR training, education and advocacy. They’ve trained millions in Hands-Only CPR, a simple technique that can double or even triple the chances of survival when administered immediately. Now you know the reason why Corewell Health is a proud sponsor of the AHA’s Heart Walk. Because when it comes to saving lives, there’s no time to wait. I encourage you to rally your family, friends, and coworkers to join us on Saturday October 5th. Let’s walk together and help meet our goal with contributions that support this essential cause. https://lnkd.in/eviWajP5 #CPRSavesLives #HeartWalk2024 #CardiacArrestAwareness #SaveALife #HandsOnlyCPR #HealthCareHeroes #CommunityHealth

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My latest article/ Conference Quick Take: In his closing keynote at the CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION convention, Matt Zavadsky delivered a provocative session, titled “Back to the future: Is ‘regression’ the key to our future?”, Matt tackled this topic head-on. His central question: Is it time to return to simpler practices that were once considered out of date? As it turns out, the answer may surprise you. https://lnkd.in/ggQEFe3P

May is #NationalTraumaAwarenessMonth. At Granite Hills Hospital, we practice trauma-informed care. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is our framework that helps us understand, recognize, and respond to the impact that trauma has on individuals, with an enhanced focus on promoting safety and healing. There are six guiding principles: safety; trust, and transparency; peer support; collaboration; empowerment, voice, and choice; and cultural, historical, and gender issues. Ensuring that the physical and emotional safety of an individual is addressed is the first important step to providing trauma-informed care. To learn about our hospital and our high-quality care, visit https://lnkd.in/ejQUY9SZ.

Such a fantastic day at the NHS Providers QI conference yesterday. Brilliant turn out by Ambulance colleagues across the country and we were immensely proud to showcase some of our work from South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. If you want to see our showcase, take a look at https://lnkd.in/e6mTe7sz. A few key reflections from the conference from me: - 'A co-ordinated approach to adaption is safer than hidden individual and team adaption' Prof. Charles Vincent. - We cannot separate the relationship between culture, behaviour & quality. All aspects of speaking up are important. - We need to focus on what adds value for patients. - QI is complex. If we don't take a systems approach, it can feel like 'whack a mole'. - Let's drive dopamine fuelled organisations through exhibiting positive behaviours. - The standard you walk by, is the standard you accept.

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An interesting article on the history, milestones and achievements of the AHA over the course of the past century. Congratulations to the organization for 100 years of trying to save lives and bring awareness: https://lnkd.in/gAgJYXiN

With the holiday season in full swing, we’re kicking off our 12 Days of Lifesaving! ❤️ On this first day in the #12DaysOfLifesaving, we want to highlight the most important aspect in the chain of survival, and that is YOU. By recognizing a cardiac arrest event, calling 911, and providing immediate CPR, you are the first and most important link that aids in a better outcome. Did you know that 73.4% of out of hospital cardiac arrest events occur in homes/residences?* With more gatherings and festive events on the horizon, now is the perfect time to refresh your resuscitation skills. Whether that means you complete your quarterly RQI skills, or find a course for a family member or friend, there's no better time like the present. Click here to learn more about the chain of survival and also find a local CPR course for a loved one: http://spr.ly/6046QDous American Heart Association | American Heart Association International | Laerdal Medical | International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) | Resuscitation Academy *American Heart Association. 10 January 2022. https://lnkd.in/eiq_DYvq

This Heart Month, equip yourself with essential life-saving skills for $15 through AHASTI's Blended CPR Course. Understanding cardiovascular health is crucial, and we're here to help you unlock that potential. Join us on this important journey: https://wix.to/GdWfZzx #HeartMonth #CPRTraining #HealthCare