N.Y. pilot program allows EMTs to administer naloxone
     A pilot project launched by the state Department of Health this spring allows basic EMTs to give the antidote in overdose cases involving heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyland and other opioids. (EMS World 5.20.12)

Bracken 911 problem prompts notice
     Bracken County officials notified the public on Friday of a possible problem with 911 access in the county. (Ledger Independent 5.19.12)

Third draft of National EMS Culture of Safety strategy released
     The on-the-job injury and fatality numbers are enough to tell you EMS is a risky profession. But safety’s about more than just wearing gloves and clearing intersections. It’s an encompassing perspective and creed that informs our medicine, operations and personal lives. Beyond us, it affects our patients and the public too. (EMS World 5.18.12)

Gov. Beshear proclaims EMS Week (5.18.12)

EMT-Paramedic, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, London (Laurel) KY (5.18.12)

Special report: Louisville ambulances often delayed by drivers
     When lives are on the line, seconds count. But as WDRB finds in this special assignment report, something is blocking emergency responders from acting as quickly as possible. (WDRB 5.18.12)

Heightened security lifted at University of Louisville Hospital
     University of Louisville Hospital was placed on heightened security after shooting victims were transported there for treatment. (WAVE 5.18.12)

WLKY investigates: Failing to respond
     A WLKY Investigation uncovered serious gaps in metro Louisville’s first-response system where hundreds of people in dire medical emergencies did not get help in time to save them. (WLKY 5.18.12)

Photo gallery: Building better paramedics
     Students participate in the Emergency Medical Training Professionals program which is focused on education that goes beyond the classroom and into the field. (Jessamine Journal 5.18.12)

Louisville says EMS pact will help address deficit, reduce overtime costs
     Two key Louisville Metro Government employee unions have agreed to concessions designed to cut their overtime pay and help Mayor Greg Fischer take a major step toward reining in costs and dealing with a substantial projected revenue shortfall. (Louisville Courier Journal 5.17.12)

Louisville mayor presents new EMS contract
     Louisville Metro Government has presented a new EMS contract to a Metro Council committee. (WDRB 5.16.12)

PHI launches support for National Stroke Awareness Month
     PHI Air Medical announced last month a community-wide effort to educate the community and raise awareness for National Stroke Awareness throughout the month of May. (5.15.12)

The Provider: Spring 2012 edition
     The spring issue of The Provider, the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association newsletter. (KAPA 5.15.12)

Board wants Baptist Healthcare ambulance service to manage Oldham EMS
     An ambulance service affiliated with the Baptist Healthcare System, which runs Baptist Hospital Northeast in La Grange, may also soon manage Oldham County Emergency Medical Services. (Louisville Courier Journal 5.15.12)

Plan to oursource Oldham EMS could be decided Monday
     Oldham County residents, along with Oldham Emergency Medical Services employees, could learn tonight if EMS will soon be operated by a private company. (Louisville Courier Journal 5.14.12)

EMT-Basic, Murray Calloway County Hospital, Murray (Calloway) KY (5.14.12)

EMT-Paramedic, Murray Calloway County Hospital, Murray (Calloway) KY (5.14.12)

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