EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
A delayed arrival and sharp instincts led to a lifesaving intervention by Maryland EMS clinicians when a fan went into sudden cardiac arrest
Explore the process of transforming EMS safety with in-depth assessments, actionable insights and data-driven initiatives to improve patient and provider outcomes
A new IJOP debate explores whether academic credentials help or hinder recruitment, equity and the future of care
These nine leaderships books have been voted among the best in the genre
Books
Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads
Guest host Rob Lawrence talks EMS advocacy: “We need voices. We need people. We need people to convey the message.”
Taking the concept of the right care, to the right person at the right resource to a new level
Cedars-Sinai’s Dr. Joseph Schwab on paving the way for advanced personalized medicine
Gaining insights into the EMS workforce, attrition, education, credentialing and quality patient care
An inside look at Guilford County’s award-winning program response to low-acuity and behavioral health calls
The Inside EMS podcast is a must-watch or -listen for EMTs and paramedics
Making care more accessible, reducing hospital utilization and improving outcomes
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
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
