Emergency medical services

National Study: Ballad Health, ETSU Trauma Consolidation Saves Hundreds of Lives

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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In terms of lives, the reduction in the rate of deaths equates to hundreds of lives saved due to the successful consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers.

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  • In terms of lives, the reduction in the rate of deaths equates to hundreds of lives saved due to the successful consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers.
  • It found the patients with the highest likelihood of death due to severity had significantly improved survival rates post-consolidation.
  • Assisted by national experts, the advisory group recommended consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers into one at Johnson City Medical Center, while maintaining Level 3 trauma services at Holston Valley Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center.
  • “Excellent trauma care is a team effort from every corner of our region,” said Ballad Health Chairman and CEO Alan Levine.

Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market worth $126.9 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Within the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market, the critical communications segment is estimated to capture the largest market size throughout the forecast period of 2024-2029.

Key Points: 
  • Within the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market, the critical communications segment is estimated to capture the largest market size throughout the forecast period of 2024-2029.
  • Furthermore, governments worldwide acknowledge the criticality of public safety broadband networks and actively invest in infrastructure development through initiatives and mandates.
  • This surge in government funding will directly propel growth within the first responder segment of the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market.
  • Consequently, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the growth of Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market for the foreseeable future.

Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market worth $126.9 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Proxim Wireless, Law enforcement, ZTE, Wireless broadband, Investment, AT&T, L3Harris Technologies, Huawei, NEC, Internet of things, Cisco, LTE, Verizon Communications, Software, Risk assessment, Safety, General Dynamics, Weather, Emergency, Prevalence, Semtech, Communication, Telehealth, Roger Hawkins (drummer), Hughes Network Systems, Motorola Solutions, Growth, Terrorism, Emergency medical services, Mobile phone

Within the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market, the critical communications segment is estimated to capture the largest market size throughout the forecast period of 2024-2029.

Key Points: 
  • Within the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market, the critical communications segment is estimated to capture the largest market size throughout the forecast period of 2024-2029.
  • Furthermore, governments worldwide acknowledge the criticality of public safety broadband networks and actively invest in infrastructure development through initiatives and mandates.
  • This surge in government funding will directly propel growth within the first responder segment of the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market.
  • Consequently, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the growth of Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market for the foreseeable future.

Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., named chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., as its new executive vice president (EVP), chief academic officer (CAO) and chair of Pediatrics.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children's National Hospital has appointed Nathan Kuppermann, M.D., M.P.H., as its new executive vice president (EVP), chief academic officer (CAO) and chair of Pediatrics.
  • He comes to Children’s National from UC Davis Health and UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, CA, and will start in September.
  • After a national search, Dr. Kuppermann stood out for his exceptional contributions to clinical and academic research, focusing on pediatric emergency care, and his dedication to mentorship.
  • He completed a pediatrics residency and chief residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital.

A native iOS App for First Responders: ESO Unveils Exciting Addition to Electronic Health Record Offering

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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This addition to ESO's suite of offerings is poised to change the user experience for first responders.

Key Points: 
  • This addition to ESO's suite of offerings is poised to change the user experience for first responders.
  • The iOS app, slated for release this winter, will complement ESO's existing EHR Web and EHR Windows Mobile products, providing users with a seamless and intuitive interface for Apple iOS devices.
  • In an evolving landscape where market trends and customer demographics continually shift, ESO remains committed to staying ahead of the curve.
  • The decision to develop a native iOS app stems from a strategic initiative to meet the growing demand for more user-friendly, cost-effective, and versatile solutions in the field.

Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on the Overdose Crisis

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Health, Friends, Public, Law enforcement, History, Death, Infection, Housing, CDSS, Harm reduction, Emergency medical services, EMS, Xylazine, Government, Fentanyl, Nursing

The overdose crisis is tragic and having devastating impacts on individuals, friends, and families across the country, leaving no community left untouched.

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  • The overdose crisis is tragic and having devastating impacts on individuals, friends, and families across the country, leaving no community left untouched.
  • Today's national data release on opioid-and stimulant-related harms shows us that the number of opioid-related deaths in Canada remains far too high.
  • An average of 22 people are dying every day, and there are approximately 80 opioid-related poisoning emergency department visits per day.
  • Additionally, from January to September 2023, there were 33,015 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responses for suspected opioid-related overdoses.

transcosmos's 2 centers in Okinawa become certified Umanchu Public Aid Stations

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the CX Square Naha and CX Square Tsubogawa, its contact center centers in Okinawa prefecture have been certified as Umanchu Public Aid Stations in the prefecture.

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  • TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the CX Square Naha and CX Square Tsubogawa, its contact center centers in Okinawa prefecture have been certified as Umanchu Public Aid Stations in the prefecture.
  • Highly recognized for the number of employees who can serve as a first-aider as well as for preparing AEDs and first-aid kits at the centers, Naha city certified the two center locations as Umanchu Public Aid Stations.
  • The program is designed to establish a city-wide system to save as many lives as possible using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) placed in certified Umanchu Public Aid Stations.
  • As of March 1, 2024, nine business offices and other public locations in the city have been certified as Umanchu Public Aid Stations.

Saudia Technic Joins Forces with United Rotorcraft to Lead in Helicopter MRO Capabilities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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"The initiation of this collaboration is timely with the Kingdom’s surge in rotorcraft usage, spanning various sectors,” said Captain Fahd H. Cynndy, CEO of Saudia Technic.

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  • "The initiation of this collaboration is timely with the Kingdom’s surge in rotorcraft usage, spanning various sectors,” said Captain Fahd H. Cynndy, CEO of Saudia Technic.
  • Saudia Technic’s vision is clear: to pioneer and sustain a world-class rotorcraft MRO facility in the Kingdom.
  • Saudia Technic is developing the largest MRO infrastructure in the MENA region through its MRO Village located in Jeddah, contributing to Saudi Arabia's growing role as a regional aviation hub, and positioning Saudia Group as an industry leader in the region.
  • Their experience will be instrumental in aiding Saudia Technic to develop its rotorcraft Part 145 center of excellence, serving helicopter operators in both Saudi Arabia and the surrounding region with a comprehensive suite of services.

Health Care Organizations Deploy Cost-Cutting Initiatives as Labor Costs Increase

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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As labor expenditure remains high, hospitals and health systems are reevaluating the size and shape of their employee populations to offset rising costs and create a more affordable and sustainable workforce architecture.

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  • As labor expenditure remains high, hospitals and health systems are reevaluating the size and shape of their employee populations to offset rising costs and create a more affordable and sustainable workforce architecture.
  • Annual base payroll expense, which constitutes the vast majority of an organization’s labor expenditures, has gone up almost 10% from 2022 to 2023.
  • Executives, Leaders and Managers are seeing labor cost growth (up to 5-6%) on par with last year’s results after adjusting for changes to headcount.
  • Ongoing retirements over the next five to 10 years have the potential to change the demographic landscape of the health care workforce.

ESO Appoints Brandon Martinez as Chief Innovation Officer, Driving Strategic Technology Innovation supporting the EMS, Fire, Hospital Industries

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307308402/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307308402/en/
    Brandon Martinez takes on role of Chief Innovation Officer, a strategic moving to bring technology like responsible Generative AI and machine learning into the ESO product suite.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Martinez's new role signifies a deliberate focus on innovation within ESO.
  • "Emerging technologies such as Generative AI have the potential to revolutionize entire categories of software products, including those within the healthcare and public safety markets we serve,” said Brandon Martinez, Chief Innovation Officer at ESO.
  • “At ESO, we recognize the importance of innovation in driving progress and meeting the evolving needs of our customers.