The statistics are maddening… The CDC reports that almost 1 million people have died since 1999 from drug overdoses. Opioids, specifically synthetic opioids contribute to over 80% of those deaths. (https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/deaths/index.html) There is rampant abuse of common opioids like morphine, fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone, methadone, and hydrocodone. If you know of a friend or family member that you suspect abuses these substances, be aware at all times that signs

I have always been rather cavalier when it comes to wearing gloves. I have changed diapers and cleaned up some rather disgusting things in my life. I have been witness to minor emergencies dealing with blood and I simply took action and washed my hands afterwards. Wrong! If you encounter an emergency, step one should always be making sure that you are safe. Another major step, (that needs more emphasis!)that you need to enact is taking universal precautions. It does not ma

What happens in your business if someone falls ill or is injured? Do you have a plan? If the answer is yes, that is wonderful! If the answer is no, consider: Osha reported in a news release regarding employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020 that ' ... private industry employers reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020...' First Aid is simply that! You provide prompt, on-hand assistance and care to an ill or injured person before

On any given Sunday parishioners in Anytown, USA, are only expecting an inspirational service. From choral singing inspiring sermons, the idea that a fellow member would experience cardiac arrest is the furthest thing from your mind. According to the American Heart Association, “Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs. It is a leading cause of death” Numbe

There is a WHEN and HOW to call 9-1-1. Do you know what activates when you call? When you dial 9-1-1, you activate the EMS, or emergency medical services network. These responders have advanced and specialized training when you assess the need for first aid. The dispatcher who answers your call will walk you through instructions on what to do until first responders arrive. Once they arrive, they will take over the situation. Dial 9-1-1 when you believe a person is injured

In case of an emergency, having a first-aid kit available is essential. But a first aid kit is simply a tool for first aid First Aid rescuers are literally the ‘first to provide aid’ to an ill or injured person. Are you ready? What is a first aid rescuer? A first aid rescuer determines if there is an emergency. They make sure that the scene of the emergency is safe for both themselves and the ill or injured person. First aid rescuers dial 9-1-1 to activate the emergency me