EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members
This year marks the 50th recogntion of EMS Week, established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford
Zavadsky details the potential changes to the MedStar system and his new position with the PWW Advisory Group
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
The importance of community involvement in advancing EMS research and quality
How paramedics can take action to protect patients from falling through the cracks
Six bills focused on helping EMS in the state include proposals on tax funding, reimbursement and a tax credit for volunteers
Take a trip down memory lane and see Barbie’s multiple roles as a first responder
Our cohosts tackle system design, enhancing education standards and personal accountability
The depth of workplace relationships has a bigger impact on mental health than many providers realize
How a hybrid paid/volunteer emergency service model can provide the best care
Five ways to shape policies that enhance patient care, streamline operations and provide a safer working environment
The 8th annual What Paramedics Want survey wants to hear from medical first responders, EMTs and paramedics about their expectations of leaders and opportunities for professional development
The Fitch & Associates partners reflect on the past few decades and what’s ahead
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Producer Bryony Gilbey shares the backstory of the Sarah Jessica Parker-narrated EMS documentary
How I explained response speed to the question “why don’t you run to the patient?” from an EMT student
Collecting and communicating the big EMS news of 2023
Why smaller EMS agencies need grant funding, and four programs to look into
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle paramedics behaving badly, violence, medical errors and the premature end of the ET3 model
Have EMS operations failed to keep up with the growing complexity demanded by the communities we serve?
Chris and Kelly tackle EMS safety, resiliency, onboarding, the duty to act and more hot topics in Inside EMS
Legislative takeaways from AAA’s Shawn Baird, Randy Strozyk and Dr. Gerad Troutman; and as well as Senator Bill Cassidy
EMS1’s EMS trends state-of-the-industry survey provides targets for reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
A closer look at the causes and effects of pressure, strain and anxiety on the EMS workforce
Voters in Cedar County approved a measure funding a countywide ambulance service
The documentary aims to show legislators the challenges and issues faced by EMS across the country
A candid discussion reveals the art of thorough patient assessments, the value of differential diagnosis, and the need for feedback in EMS
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
Alexia Jobson, Dr. Peter Antevy, Brian Maloney, Doug Wolfberg and more join the podcast to discuss takeaways from the show
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
The “Remember Two Things” alum is back to offer actionable tips for field providers; new episodes drop twice each month
Is building a new kind of clinician merely a Herculean task or a fully Sisyphean one?
