Albany Med EMS Outreach

06/18/2026

The Saratoga Springs Firefighters Cancer & Disability Foundation is proud to host its inaugural 5K run, presented by Harding & Mazotti LLP, in memory of Neil Emanatian. Neil, a dedicated career firefighter in the City of Saratoga Springs, continued to serve as a nurse at the VA Hospital after his retirement. Sadly, he succumbed to his illnesses, leaving behind his cherished family. Your participation in this 5K will help raise funds for active and retired Saratoga Springs firefighters facing job-related illnesses. We hope to see you there!

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06/18/2026

High-performing airway teams don’t improvise under pressure.

They choreograph.

The airway collaborative repeatedly identified role clarity as a major improvement strategy.

Who owns oxygenation?
Who manages meds?
Who watches physiology?
Who leads the plan?

Shared mental models reduce chaos.

And less chaos usually means safer patients.

Read more: https://nemsqa.memberclicks.net/nemsqa-measures

06/17/2026

Some medical emergencies develop gradually.
Others can change a person's condition in a matter of minutes.

Hypoglycemia can have a significant impact on a patient's well-being and requires prompt recognition and response. That's why measuring care matters.

The NEMSQA Hypoglycemia Measure helps EMS systems evaluate how effectively they are caring for patients experiencing this condition and supports ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Explore the full library of NEMSQA measures:
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06/17/2026

Great opportunity to learn how 1st Responders can make a difference with individuals with special needs

06/16/2026

For stroke survivors who feel their recovery has stalled, Albany Medical Center is seeing promising results from a relatively new procedure designed to help pat

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

When patients think about their care, they often remember how they felt.

For injured patients, pain is one of the most important things EMS can assess and address.

That's why NEMSQA includes a quality measure focused on pain assessment. It's not just about documentation. It's about recognizing a symptom that directly impacts the patient experience.

Quality improvement isn't always about complex interventions. Sometimes it's about making sure the patient's voice is heard.

Learn more here: https://nemsqa.memberclicks.net/nemsqa-measures

06/11/2026

Assessment is just one step along the journey to readiness! Now that you have your gap report, make sure to share the results with your team, create a plan, and use the NPRP Toolkit to help you improve! https://bit.ly/NPRPtoolkit Readiness

06/11/2026

Every additional airway attempt increases the chance of patient harm.

The collaborative reinforced what many clinicians already know:
Repeated attempts can lead to worsening hypoxia, hypotension, and preventable deterioration.

The goal isn’t “keep trying.”

The goal is:
one deliberate, optimized best attempt.

That means:
✔ oxygenation first
✔ clear backup plans
✔ knowing when to stop and reset

Quality airway management is patient-centered airway management.

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06/11/2026

When blood sugar drops too low, every minute matters.

Hypoglycemia can quickly affect a person's ability to think clearly, communicate, or care for themselves. That's why timely recognition and treatment are so important.

The NEMSQA Hypoglycemia Measure helps EMS agencies evaluate whether patients experiencing low blood sugar are receiving the care they need when they need it most.

Learn more about this and other EMS quality measures:
https://nemsqa.memberclicks.net/nemsqa-measures