Title: JEMS.com - Volume 164 - June 20, 2006 - Member News
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Member News
June 20, 2006
Volume 164

D.C. EMS chief apologizes in man's death
N.J. officials discuss emergency evacuation plans should a hurricane strike


Members of N.J. Gov. Jon Corzine's cabinet and emergency management officials gather in Ewing, N.J., Monday to discuss emergency evacuation plans in case a hurricane hits the state's coast this year. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)
WASHINGTON - The chief of fire and emergency medical services in the nation's capital apologized Monday to the family of a New York Times journalist who died while in the city's care.

Chief Adrian Thompson told Marcus Rosenbaum, whose brother died in January from a head injury after he was beaten and robbed Jan. 6, that he is sorry for the poor EMS response in the case. The apology came during a hearing before the city council's judiciary committee.

David Rosenbaum, 63, a longtime New York Times editor and reporter, was ... Full Story

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Case in Point
Victims of Hubris

I had a case review ready to post, but recent events in Colorado have inspired me to take a different tack for this month's column. I'll save the completed case for another time, another month. I live in Colorado Springs, a conclave of large religion-based organizations. So, perhaps it might seem natural that I'm going to take the liberty to preach from ... Full Column


JEMS.com Tip of the Week
Keep Your 'Ears' Clean

Your stethoscope is a source of cross contamination from you to your patients, from your patient to other patients and from your patients to you. It is vital that you keep it clean. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning between each patient. This usually involves wiping the stethoscope with a strong alcohol solution. Don't forget to get the ear buds. Who knows what's growing in the ears of that other shift you ... Full Tip


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News and Announcements:
Press Release:
Stand Down for Fire Fighter Safety!

Ambulance driver won't be charged in crash that killed Colo. teen
[Denver, CO]

Union defends Del. paramedics accused of making racist remarks
[Delaware]

Pre-sentencing report says former N.Y. paramedic collected, distributed child pornography
[New York]

Former paramedic not indicted in Texas drug theft
[Texas]

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News and Announcements:
Press Release:
ZOLL Medical Comments on Publication of Results of Previously reported Aspire and Richmond Autopulse Studies

Neb. paramedic, firefighter loses battle with cancer
[Nebraska]

EMT, three others save heart attack victim in Mass. courtroom
[Massachusetts]

La. fire chief planning ambulance service for faster response
[Louisiana]

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