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<title>Ill. rescue squad accused of harassment in lawsuit</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1292025-Ill-rescue-squad-accused-of-harassment-in-lawsuit/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Harassment included being groped, enduring public lewd discussions, and fending off numerous unwanted sexual advances]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 17:33:54 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EMSA board votes to pursue investigative state audit in Okla.</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1291893-EMSA-board-votes-to-pursue-investigative-state-audit-in-Okla/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Ziva Branstetter Tulsa World TULSA, Okla. &mdash; EMSA&#39;s board voted Wednesday to pursue a possible investigative audit through the state Auditor and Inspector&#39;s Office, with board members agreeing the move would help restore trust in the agency. Ed Shadid, an EMSA trustee and Oklahoma City city councilor, said he preferred an audit by the state over a private firm because the state auditor ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 12:16:25 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Colo. ambulance staffing cuts were 'right decision'</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1287677-Colo-ambulance-staffing-cuts-were-right-decision/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Janet Urquhart The Aspen Times ASPEN, Colo. &mdash; Skiers and snowboarders weren&#39;t hitting the slopes much in Aspen in March &mdash; and they weren&#39;t getting hurt, either. Aspen Ambulance saw a 40 percent drop in calls for service in March, which is usually the ambulance service&#39;s busiest month, according to director Jim Richardson. Aspen Skiing Co. this week reported a 1.8 percent drop ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>'Booze bus' ambulances transport London youths to alley clinics</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1287662-Booze-bus-ambulances-transport-London-youths-to-alley-clinics/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Sylvia Hui The Associated Press LONDON &mdash; The girls slumped in wheelchairs look barely conscious, their blond heads lolling above the plastic vomit bags tied like bibs around their necks. It's an hour to midnight on Friday, and the two girls, who look no older than 18, are being wheeled from an ambulance to a clinic set up discreetly in a dark alley in London's Soho entertainment district. They're ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:06:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>New home found for Conn. EMS</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1287347-New-home-found-for-Conn-EMS/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich The New Haven Register NEW HAVEN, Conn. &mdash; Since it was founded nearly 30 years ago, Valley Emergency Medical Service has never had a home to call its own. In 1984, recognized by former President Ronald Regan as the first volunteer regional paramedic service on the East Coast, VEMS was based out of Griffin Hospital in Derby. When the service outgrew its space at the hospital ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:31:08 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How bureaucrats are hampering EMS</title>
<author><![CDATA[Kelly Grayson]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/kelly-grayson/articles/1273943-How-bureaucrats-are-hampering-EMS/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[We should all be taking our state EMS officials to task over outdated and overly restrictive protocols]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:06:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How medicine approaches EMS credentialling</title>
<author><![CDATA[Mike Ward]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/mike-ward/articles/1193484-How-medicine-approaches-EMS-credentialling/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[For decades, EMS has been an emergency medicine "hobby." That needs to change.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 6 Dec 2011 17:41:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EMS management: Moving responsibility upward</title>
<author><![CDATA[Kelly Grayson]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/kelly-grayson/articles/1100564-EMS-management-Moving-responsibility-upward/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Many management systems that perceive a lack of discipline in their field crews are actually missing a lack of effective leadership]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Aug 2011 14:47:11 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>To practice compassion in EMS, do the small things well</title>
<author><![CDATA[Kelly Grayson]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/kelly-grayson/articles/1072077-To-practice-compassion-in-EMS-do-the-small-things-well/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The curse of a busy EMS career is that compassion is the skill that erodes while all the rest become stronger with constant practice. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:56:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Crew resource management applied to presentations</title>
<author><![CDATA[Greg Friese]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/greg-friese/articles/1045242-Crew-resource-management-applied-to-presentations/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[One can observe Crew Resource Management techniques in action when a team of experts presents on the topic]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 17:53:52 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Energy-saving tips for your station</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/tips/1272993-Energy-saving-tips-for-your-station/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Earth Day 2012 takes place this Sunday, with events planned held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth's natural environment. So, it's a good time to see what you can do at your agency to save both resources and money. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:03:49 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Reporting to your governing board</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/tips/863408-Reporting-to-your-governing-board/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[All EMS services are responsible and accountable to a group of stakeholders. The specific names of these stakeholders vary from service to service, but in general your service routinely reports to some sort of ownership group, advisory board, board of directors, or governmental commission. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:24:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Private Vehicle Response Tips</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/tips/678003-Private-Vehicle-Response-Tips/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[For all responders and for all types of incidents, safety starts at the time of call. Follow these tips to preserve your own safety while tending to others.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:05:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Collaborating for Fall Prevention</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/tips/603396-Collaborating-for-Fall-Prevention/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If your area could use a fall prevention program but can't afford it, collaborate with other health organizations. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:20:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Coping with Stress</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/tips/602822-Coping-with-Stress/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As responders, we are trained to handle traumatic events. However, some calls can still leave an emotional mark. Here are some tips to get through those stressful events.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:14:13 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Secretary LaHood Appoints New Members to the National Emergency</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/news-announcements/851129-Secretary-LaHood-Appoints-New-Members-to-the-National-Emergency/</link>
<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the appointment of 23 leaders in the emergency medical services field to serve on the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. The council, first chartered by the U.S Department of Transportation in 2007, provides expert emergency medical services (EMS) advice to the department and its federal partners. It makes ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:02:42 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NAEMSE to Host 15th Annual Educational Symposium &amp; Trade Show</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/news-announcements/833405-NAEMSE-to-Host-15th-Annual-Educational-Symposium-Trade-Show/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh, PA - The National Association of EMS Educators will be hosting its 15th annual Educational Symposium &amp; Trade Show: On the Winds of Change in EMS Education this year September 7-12, 2010 in Schaumburg, IL. The annual symposium and trade show is the premier EMS educational event in the United States, where each year, hundreds of the best EMS instructors from around the world gather to ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:54:59 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NAEMT Releases New Position Statement on Operational Safety and Domestic Preparedness and Planning</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/news-announcements/745010-NAEMT-Releases-New-Position-Statement-on-Operational-Safety-and-Domestic-Preparedness-and-Planning/</link>
<description><![CDATA[With EMS practitioners serving on the front lines of our nation's defense, NAEMT has released a new position statement on operational safety and domestic preparedness and planning.The events of September 11, 2001, spurred the federal government to address strategies against threats posed by acts of terrorism. Terrorism continues to exist and evolve &#8213; threatening EMS services and practitioners ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:43:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NAEMT Celebrates National EMS Week</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/news-announcements/492511-NAEMT-Celebrates-National-EMS-Week/</link>
<description><![CDATA[CLINTON, Miss. &mdash; Next week, May 17 &ndash; 23, is National EMS Week. Together with other EMS organizations, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is cosponsoring and celebrating the event to honor the approximately 750,000 EMS practitioners in service across the nation. With the theme of &ldquo;A proud partner in your community&rdquo; and sponsored by the American College ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 16:34:06 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>SwineFlu.org Is Pleased to Announce the Launch of Its New Web Site</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/news-announcements/485287-SwineFlu-org-Is-Pleased-to-Announce-the-Launch-of-Its-New-Web-Site/</link>
<description><![CDATA[HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. &mdash; This new website has been created as a free service for the general public to obtain the latest news and information regarding the H1N1 swine flu pandemic. The website is unique as it consists of individual state discussion forums, which enables people to discuss the latest news and developments online in real-time discussion with others located in their own area. Having ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2009 21:05:31 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Calif. county outsourcing paramedic calls </title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Selma, Calif., City Council is moving forward with plans to outsource ambulance services to American Ambulance, which will result in at least three layoffs.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:10:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NY EMS employees laid off</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/video/1171781-NY-EMS-employees-laid-off/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[At a meeting Monday evening, the Village of Minoa, N.Y., announced it will turn over staffing of the village ambulance service to WAVES, a not-for-profit organization. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:24:05 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EMT fired after speaking out</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/video/1168796-EMT-fired-after-speaking-out/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Louisville, Ky., EMT expressed concern over mandatory overtime.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:05:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ky. medics say they are too exhausted to work effectively</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/video/1164362-Ky-medics-say-they-are-too-exhausted-to-work-effectively/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Two Metro EMS medics say they've been exhausted from mandatory overtime.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:42:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Reedy Creek Fire Operations Section</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/video/603671-Reedy-Creek-Fire-Operations-Section/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This video talks about Reedy Creek Operations, including Fire, EMS, and Special Operations. It also focuses on what types of calls Reedy Creek responds to in protecting its taxpayers.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:27:08 UTC</pubDate>

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