Training teams for timely NICU evacuation
Zell, Lisa BSN; Blake, Carmen BSN; Brittingham, Dawn MSN; Brown, Ann-Marie MSN; Soghier, Lamia MD The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing In late August 2011, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake – the strongest east of the Mississippi since 1944 – shook Washington, D.C., with such force that it cracked the Washington Monument and damaged the […]
Med Sleds in Hurricane Country
Hospital Evacuations in the Wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton: The Importance of Med Sled Training The aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton serves as a reminder of the critical need for hospitals to be prepared for evacuations during disasters. To evacuate patients quickly and safely, stairways are often the fastest and most reliable evacuation […]
Med Sled: A Proven Solution for All-Terrain Rescues
While the Med Sled has made its name in hospital settings, we’d like to remind you that it is, in fact, a sled that has proven itself to be a key asset in both training and real-world rescue operations. Whether it’s steep mountain slopes or unpredictable snowy conditions, the Med Sled is designed to support […]
Med Sled Training Best Practices
In order to swiftly evacuate a vulnerable population from a large structure like a hospital, you need the right plans, the right equipment, and training. Your organization’s Med Sled training will result in benefits beyond simple knowledge of our life-saving equipment: Coordination: Group training enhances teamwork and collaboration, ensuring everyone knows their role and how […]
Order of Evacuation for Hospitals | Our Breakdown
Correct Order of Evacuation for Hospitals Failure to set, train, and follow an evacuation sequence order can result in extended evacuation times and loss of life. Whether your facility is large enough to have a dedicated Emergency Management team or emergency planning falls under Operations, one of the top action items is to develop a […]
What is “Single-Flow Evacuation”?
Emergency Managers have to answer a deceptively simple question for their facilities – if things get bad, what will we do? For hospitals and long-term care facilities, that plan likely involves moving patients to safety or evacuating entirely – often without the use of elevators. Clearly identifiable evacuation routes and regular PA system drills may […]
Med Sled® continues its presence in ALL top-ranked hospitals
Med Sled® is proud to once again be the preferred evacuation device throughout U.S. News & World Report’s top 20 hospitals and children’s hospitals for 2024/25. Med Sled®, based in St. Louis, MO was founded in 2004 and continues to be the leading provider of evacuation equipment in the hospital segment, offering a solution for […]
Med Sleds are coming to a planet near you
The Med Sled is a fixture in more than 5,000 hospitals, universities, and workplaces on Earth. To our surprise and delight, NASA has extraterrestrial ambitions for our products. 🚀 In their recent study on Mars habitation, our Med Sled played a crucial role in simulated rescue operations, showcasing the reliability of our evacuation equipment in […]
‘Med Sleds’ increase Methuen police efficiency in rescues
METHUEN — The Police Department recently purchased and trained on a new type of medical rescue sled that will help first responders rescue injured people in emergency situations more quickly and efficiently. Med Sled tactical rescue sleds are mainly designed for use in active shooter or mass casualty situations, to quickly evacuate the injured without risking […]
Student With Mobile Disability Implements Sustainable Evacuation Plan at San Diego Area High School
Lilly Grossman, student with rare genome mutation, establishes new safety protocols at school SAN DIEGO – Lilly Grossman spearheaded and facilitated a sustainable school evacuation plan at La Jolla High School in San Diego using Med Sled® evacuation sleds, requiring students and staff to take training classes as part of their physical education curriculum. Lilly, […]