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What impact has the pandemic had on paramedicine? - Coggle Diagram
What impact has the pandemic had on paramedicine?
Increased Hiring
More recent graduates hired
More staff= reduced response time
More staff applying to advanced studies (ACP, CCP)
More students considering field with less competitive job market
Wider scope
Specific COVID-19 testing trucks to travel community
Busier hospitals leads to more work done in field
Testing done in field means less strain put on testing centres
Safer working conditions
Increased PPE required on calls
COVID-19 trucks receive full protection
All calls require masks, protecting responders and patients
No pressure to come in when sick
Lower rates of transmission of minor illness (colds, coughs, etc.)
More staff leads to less required overtime
Well-rested employees = less chance of error
Lowered risk of workplace injury
Community Recognition
Pandemic pay implemented
Work put in noticed by patients/communities
Increased knowledge surrounding field and lower pay rates compared to other first response services (police, fire)