The EMS Lighthouse Project

Episode 30

Show Notes

Are you worried about what might happen in your jurisdiction if COVID breaks out in your nursing homes? You should be. Dr. Jarvis reviews a NEJM paper in this episode: Presymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections and Transmission in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Afterward, he’s joined by a special guest, Dr. Jason Pickett. Dr. Pickett is the deputy medical director for Austin-Travis County EMS, assistant local health authority for Austin Public Health, and the host of the EMS podcast with the longest name ever. As always, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. We’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and suggestions. Join us on Twitter: @MikeVerkest, @DrJeffJarvis, @EMSLighthouse.

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What is The EMS Lighthouse Project?

The EMS Lighthouse Project Podcast exists to foster knowledge translation from peer-reviewed scientific journals to the street. Join Mike Verkest and Dr. Jeff Jarvis as they shine the bright light of science on EMS practice in an informative and fun way.