EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Real talk: EMS needs to stop playing second fiddle in the house of medicine
You never know when a simple “thank you” to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
Develop clear parameters with these roles for mentors, mentees and managers
“The events of the last year has made us all realize just how valuable EMS providers are and how we are truly people that care and are there in that time of need” the Northeast regional director of AMR said
“The Vitals: True EMS Stories” tells the stories of EMS providers serving their community through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
The parade of ambulances traveled from UMass Medical Science Park to the Boston MedFlight hanger for the awards ceremony on Tuesday afternoon
The poster, which will be displayed on digital kiosks throughout the city, features two EMTs and one paramedic
President Joe Biden’s proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic
Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
Firefighters shared emotional testimony to the state legislature about their struggles with traumatic calls
The waiver is retroactive to March 1, 2020 and allows for reimbursement when patients aren’t transported due to community-wide COVID-19 protocols
Linking field providers to organization vision by involving field supervisors in decision making and administrative training
Every day is a good day to understand the impact of climate change, reduce our emissions and self-treat our stress with a dose of nature
Influence growth where you are able, while defining your own success
Colfax Fire Department EMT Lorien Smith, crowned “Mrs. Colfax,” will promote her “Hope and Heartbeats” platform at the Mrs. Washington pageant
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
If passed, the legislation would extend the 2% urban, 3% rural and the super rural bonus payment for five years
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) shared three takeaways from his night with Hennepin EMS paramedics
Listen as author Jennifer Murphy recounts her time on the streets of New York City during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it inspired her recent book
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
A Connecticut paramedic and South Dakota EMT were recognized for working with lawmakers on issues affecting EMS
This year’s campaign will recognize the dedication and crucial role of EMS providers in their communities
Heather Schafer joined the National Volunteer Fire Council in 1993 and had served as executive director and CEO since 1994
The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
Learn tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, leading with conviction and setting boundaries from three rising EMS leaders
Barzilay was among the leaders honored at the 2020 Whole Health Heroes Awards
On this episode of Inside EMS, Chris Cebollero is joined by Gina Carbino, clinical education manager for a New York hospital, to discuss the role transition to ER nurse from EMT
The membership program will help fund paramedic scholarships and includes a new online platform
Catherine R. Counts, PhD, MHA, a health services researcher with Seattle Medic One and the University of Washington, takes over the “Real Scientists” Twitter account this week to share her EMS experience
Geyser Emergency Services is working to raise the $200,000 it needs to purchase a replacement for the rig that was wrecked after being rear-ended
