Archived resources available
Archived research
Patterson PD, Mcilvaine QS, Nong L, Liszka MK, Miller RS, Guyette FX, Martin-Gill C. Masking by health care and public safety workers in non-patient care areas to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 infection: A systematic review. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2022 Mar 26;3(2):e12699. doi:10.1002/emp2.12699. eCollection 2022 Apr. PMID-35356376.
Archived info-graphics | one-pagers
Info-graphics / one-pagers are a great tool for raising awareness. Administrators, Directors, Chiefs, and Agency/Station Managers consider downloading the info-graphics / one-pagers linked below and share with your first responder and clinician colleagues.
Info-graphic 1: "Get Vaccinated to lower your risk of illness and death from COVID-19"
Info-graphic 2: "Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Protect Your Patients and Community: Stay Up To Date on Vaccines"
Archived videos
Stay up to date on your vaccines
The importance of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters for EMS and fire first responders
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What about safety?
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What about the risks?
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Why get vaccinated / boosted?
A frontline clinician shares key insights on COVID-19 vaccination for EMS and fire first responders
Archived sample workplace polices for EMS & Fire to mitigate risks of COVID-19
See below for links to archived documents and materials related to COVID-19 mitigation designed for EMS/fire administrators and frontline clinicians.
PDF of Full Guidebook with 5 SOPs / SOGs
Sample SOP/SOG #1 - Vaccination for all EMS and fire personnel
Sample SOP/SOG #2 - Screening for Symptoms of COVID-19
Sample SOP/SOG #3 - Face Coverings in Workplace
Sample SOP/SOG #4 - Physical Distancing and Disinfection in Workplace
Sample SOP/SOG #5 - Use of PPE in Healthcare and Congregate Settings
The resources listed above were created with support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Intergovernmental Personnel Act/Agreement (IPA) - (Patterson PD, Martin-Gill C, Guyette FX, 20IPA2014138, 20IPA2014139, 20IPA2014141).
Webpage last updated July 25, 2023 - for archiving files/resources