“I actually felt a breeze as the blade passed next to my upper torso.” : John’s Story of a Violent Encounter
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Violently Attacked on an EMS Scene (MVC): Justin’s Story
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Violence in EMS/Fire and Nursing IS Here. There is No Denying It. Watch These Video Clips
Hey OSHA! Look here… Why don’t you help expose this “dirty little secret” like you did with BloodBorne Pathogens, crashes, back injures, slip/trip/fall hazards? Providers, take a moment and click these hyperlinks. There you can see the Pre-hospital Assault on Staff Log and the in-hospital Assault on Staff Log where we keep record of media […]
Right or Wrong is irrelevant. In these videos, the real question is… are they “reasonable”?
Kip Teitsort, Founder DT4EMS One thing is for sure take social media add the mainstream media and you are sure to find that public servants will be found guilty until proven innocent in the court of public opinion. This is the very reason providers must prepare to act in such a way we begin to […]
Losing; “Take the Lesson”… It is the best way to learn how to win!
Losing is the best lesson on how to win. By: Kip Teitsort While I can give multiple reasons as to why this is a solid fact, I will use martial arts as an example. If I only sought out training partners I was more skilled than, at the end of training, they take […]
5 Minute Video Will Change the Way You Think About Self-Defense in EMS
Take 5 short minutes to watch this clip. It will change the way you think about violence and the use of force in EMS/Fire and the emergency room setting.
Quotes From DT4EMS’ Founder Regarding Violence in Emergency Medicine
Here are a few quotes that help drive some points home.
Healthcare Should Be Armed With A Concealed Weapon!
If a provider in emergency medicine were permitted to have a concealed weapon on the job, what should it be? A handgun, expandable baton, pepper spray or a knife may be options, but I would like to share with you what I believe to be hands-down THE best one. “Be polite, be professional, but have […]
Case Study:Possible fight in progress at the scene of a fire.
Case Study: A 911 call comes in for a report of a possible fight at the scene of a fire. The caller claims to be across the street from the house where the fire is. The caller states he can see one man down in the yard with another man on top of him. […]
I Remember You…
When you told me how you were punched by a drunk in the emergency department, I remember you. When you told me about being choked by a drunk in the ambulance, I remember you. When you told me how the girl looked like your daughter, just before she slashed your face, I remember you. When […]