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Guide to Infection Prevention in Emergency Medical ServicesThis guide contains current information, recommendations, regulations, resources and forms to utilize in the EMS system responder setting. 
The Role of Emergency Medical Services Providers in Preventing SuicideUnderstand why suicide prevention fits with your role as an EMS Provider 
MONOC's Siren Public Service AnnouncementMONOC's Siren Public Service Announcement 
Obesity's impact on EMSArticle about obesity's impact on EMS 
EMS Worker Safety and HealthIn addition to providing EMS safety & health resources & references, the Web page offers a data summary describing nonfatal injuries to EMS workers treated in emergency departments. 
EMS Safety Experts Meet in WashingtonAn article on the Culture of Safety and a review of the third Transportation Research Board EMS Systems, Safety Strategies & Solutions Summit in Washington, D.C. 
30 Days Free Access to the Special Section: Safety in EMS from Prehospital Emergency CarePrehospital Emergency Care is giving access to a number of articles to NAEMT Members for 30 days! 
National EMS AssessmentProvides an overview of state reporting on the issue of EMS practitioner safety and injury 
DoD Mental Health Self-Assessment (MHSA) ProgramMilitary-This assessment provides free, anonymous mental health and alcohol self-assessments for family members and service personnel in all branches including the National Guard and Reserve. 
Sleep and Relaxation - Increase Your ResiliencyThis is the third in a series of four articles to help you in your life and on the job.  
Increase Your Physical ResiliencyThis is the second in a series of four articles to help you in your life and on the job. 
Ambulance Safety Design StandardsNational organizations and federal departments are partnering to develop design guidance for safer ambulance patient compartments. 
Chaplaincy in EMSThis article touches on the importance of having a Chaplain available to EMS professionals. 
Safe Stretcher OperationsSafety - First in a series of articles written by members of NAEMT's EMS Safety Course Committee. This article focuses on an obsticle course used by an EMS service during safety training. 
National Suicide Prevention LifelineMilitary-network of local crisis centers, provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night. 
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