A question for my prehospital care colleagues When starting a #resuscitation with an #AED, what is the most shocks you have ever delivered BEFORE the arrival of an #ambulance? Pls RT so we get a good sample #CFR #ER #CPAD

How, as leaders, do we motivate people to do their most productive work? New research says that too often we make assumptions linked to "agency theory": that people need strong managerial control, targets, monitoring & regulation to work effectively. The researchers say that

59.8% of non-trauma patients have midline cervical spine tenderness - such non-specific sign. Seems more likely to mislead than help in trauma secondary survey. https://t.co/nFPQZDZfhX

Police dogs are amazing. They are part of the team, every team member realises that one day they may give their life to save yours. That's why there is such loyalty, affection, and concern for them. Even the injured team is trying to help. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

⚠️ From what we can see on social media there have been 2 Scottish paramedic suicides in 2 days so, we’re going to highlight the issues they face & why many don’t speak up. As ever, please read with caution 🧵

Compassionate leadership helps to create psychologically safe working environments. Previous studies on doctors, nurses & midwives have shown that the wellbeing of health & care staff is affected by 8 key factors, organised into 3 core needs 👇 Read more: https://t.co/FUb45jbTRt

NEW BLOG - "Inside the Force" Some reflections on Tuesday night's Channel 5 programme. https://t.co/AmyWs5mxjl

I've just watched Channel 5's #InsideTheForce (episode 8, which is all about mental health calls to @ClevelandPolice. It was largely unnoteworthy, but there was a scene at the end which unloaded literally loads of issues about attitudes, knowledge, partnerships and more. 🧵 1/

Driving into work for my nightshift and listening to "Hymn" by @midgeure1 . Brilliant song/lyrics, should have been a bigger hit !

The best advice I received when I was promoted was from a grouchy old Superintendent. ‘If you have to use your rank to compel someone to do something you’ve failed. People will follow you because they trust you and not because they fear you’. I remembered that everyday.

If you're a paramedic (or interested in the Covid19 Inquiry at all), I'd highly recommend watching the College of Paramedics' Chief Executive giving evidence at the UK Inquiry yesterday. She starts from 1.21 at the link below. I feel sure/very much hope that Baroness Hallett

https://t.co/jOsXroPAcP

Absolutely, nailed it !

There's a growing understanding of the importance of empathy (the ability to understand, share & respond to emotions/perspectives of others) for leaders. For every competency that helps a leader become more empathetic you can draw a line that connects it with a better way of

During last nights rescue at Beck Hole/Goathland and mobile phone from the team was misplaced. If you happen to come across it please let us know so we can arrange collection. Details in the rescue to follow.

Helen Morton will be going the extra mile (well lots of miles) walking the Camino de Santiago next month, raising funds for the Team by sponsorship. Please check out Helen’s Just Giving page and, if you can, please consider supporting her - and the Team! https://t.co/rmN8zSWrWa

This should have been more widely seen. Amazing work by @HMCoastguard .

Last call for our coping strategies workshop being held tomorrow at 11am

https://t.co/Stch9jczPv

As Our Blue Light Charity continue our pilot research study with Anglia Ruskin Uni into emergency service wellbeing We are looking for people who would like to attend a free coping strategy workshop and review the value of it With the hope that this becomes a longer term piece of