9 Reasons Teams Avoid Active Shooter Response Training
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Let’s look at some of the most common misconceptions that prevent businesses from investing in active shooter training for their team.
What is the Pediatric Chain of Survival?
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The pediatric chain of survival outlines a series of steps and interventions designed to maximize the chances of saving a child’s life.
CPR & AED Awareness Week: 3 Options for Lifesaving Training
Every year since 2007, the first week in June is known as CPR and AED Awareness Week. The goal is to raise awareness of lifesaving CPR and AED usage.
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Why is National STOP THE BLEED® Month Important?
May is STOP THE BLEED Month. Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death for people of all ages in the US and across the world.
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How to Become a CPR Instructor: For New and Experienced Instructors
Whether you are brand new to the emergency care training world or have years of teaching experience, here are some things to consider.
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Halloween Safety: Adult Edition
Whether driving home from work, hosting a party or handing out candy at home, these safety tips can help keep you and others safe this Halloween.
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Why Every Business Needs an AED
A cardiac arrest emergency could happen to you or someone nearby while you’re at work, at the gym, at a restaurant or anywhere people gather.
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How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
Winter storms can bring extremely cold temperatures, icy roads, power failures and more. It’s important to know the risks for a storm in your area.
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Celebrate National EMS Week: 6 Ways to Say Thank You
National EMS Week is right around the corner. From May 15-21, 2022, communities across the US will come together to celebrate EMS personnel...
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Teaching Tips for Mobile CPR Instructors
HSI’s emergency care programs are designed to be used on the go, allowing instructors to provide CPR training wherever their business might take them.
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Thanksgiving Safety: Prevent Home Cooking Fires
As part of your Thanksgiving food safety precautions, make sure you’re also taking steps to prevent home cooking fires during busy celebrations.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What's the Difference?
An easy way to distinguish the two emergencies is to look at them as an electrical issue versus a plumbing issue. But what does that actually mean?
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Best Practices for Calling 911
Every second counts during an emergency. Follow these tips from the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) when you need to call 911.
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Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the US responds to a fire event every 24 seconds. Although, anyone can experience a fire, older adults are especially vulnerable.
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