EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
EMS leaders urge action on pay, recognition and essential service status during annual celebration
“On virtually every call we run, we have the ability to make someone feel that their existence is important and that their well-being matters, if only by the way we interact with them.”
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
Advocate for your patients while acting mindfully, cooperating with other public safety organizations and doing the right thing
Our co-hosts discuss their life-changing calls they have encountered while working in EMS
The organization’s goal is to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival rates through research and implementation
Two recent projects reviewed evidence to develop strategies for improving the safety of EMS patients and providers
Use the “Yes, and” improv principle to honor the energy of your partners, friends and loved ones
Hospitals with enhanced capabilities to treat trauma, cardiac care, pediatrics, burns and more are providing specialized care and changing transport algorithms
Artist’s image shows a group shot of London Ambulance Service providers
Our co-hosts review and discuss two EMS news articles from the week
Orange radio boxes, oxygen trunks, antiquated stretchers and duct tape: the tools of the EMS first responder have come a long way
ePCRs allow virtually limitless information extraction through automated data storage and retrieval
A New Mexico paramedic, educator and attorney encourages EMS providers to be innovators and promote the profession
Doug Hooten, Brenda Staffan and Bob Garner were recognized for their efforts in advancing EMS as a profession
The paramedic and “White Shirts” comic strip artist discusses her experience with New Orleans EMS and the effects of stress
The teams competed for best military EMT honors during the two-day competition
The advent of these specialty devices provided protection against unintended needle sticks, one of EMS providers’ greatest risks
Our co-hosts talk about the skills that may be added and those considered for removal
The EMS Agenda 2050 project envisions the next 30 years of EMS systems in the United States
Here’s a roundup of what EMS providers wish the public knew in order to separate fact from fiction
Some readers said they wish their supervisor understood their level of commitment, while others expressed their wants and needs
Patient engagement expert defines patient experience and how EMS creation of peak moments with patients and their families can improve patient outcomes
Being a reliable and engaged community partner takes your EMS organization to lead agency status and makes you the authority when it comes to community health care
Content regarding EMS levels and skill sets is still under discussion and will be addressed in future versions
Removing endotracheal intubation from paramedic scope and implementing blood glucometry and CPAP at the EMT level are under consideration
The act would allow a commemorative piece to be built on federal land to pay tribute to EMS providers
Crumbling volunteer EMS infrastructure requires radical thinking and strategies to provide quality emergency care
REPLICA’s model legislation creates a formal pathway for the licensed individual to provide pre-hospital care across state lines under authorized circumstances
The ultimate goal of the class is to prepare students for an EMS career while fostering their personal growth
As the number of volunteers dwindles, so does the medical safety net that EMS provides
Here’s how to live your best EMS life, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
As we reflect on the past 10 years, here’s a look at EMS1’s stats from number of articles posted to total grant funding for responders
