Spotting Trouble Early: A 3-Point Checklist to Predict Violence in EMS

Violence against EMS clinicians is rising—but what if we could see it coming? This month’s Journal Club explores Aggressive Behavior Risk Assessment Tool for EMS (ABRAT-EMS), a simple yet powerful 3-item checklist that helps identify potentially violent patients before transport. With strong sensitivity and specificity, this tool could be a game-changer for EMS safety. Tune in as our panel dives into how it works, what it means for frontline providers, and where it fits into broader violence prevention strategies.

Article: Aggressive Behavior Risk Assessment Tool for Emergency Medical Services https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.uthscsa.edu/science/article/pii/S2688115225000530