EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Jimmy Kimmel’s story reminds us of the breadth of EMS’ commitment to our patients
North Dakota EMS officials meet to solve the declining pool of volunteers, which is the largest subsidy to EMS
The American Ambulance Association recognizes 103 EMS providers from 29 states as ‘Stars of Life’
Using hospital outcomes to evaluate field performance
All local government EMS providers and volunteers killed after Nov. 1, 2015 are eligible for the benefits
Once you’ve established the need and identified your partners, follow these steps to launch a pilot program and measure results
Assess your community’s needs and your agency’s resources to make a case for launching a community paramedicine program
For Richard Ponikiewski, a career of memories, good and bad, are still strong — except one
If I close my eyes, I can bring myself to that beach and remember the dog, the boyfriend, the hot sun and her blonde hair
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, here are 14 women leading and strengthening EMS in the United States and around the world
The bill would provide $80,000 for the families of EMS providers who were killed in the line of duty
Our co-hosts discuss a recent story about paramedics allegedly refusing to render care to a man who died in a snowmobile crash
Our co-hosts talk about a paramedic that recently lost her right leg as the result of a collision between an ambulance and a drunk driver
We laugh about our own fatigue-related episodes, but such gallows humor belittles the real issue that lies beneath
EMS Strong reflects on the important role of federal government in helping and supporting local agencies and their providers
Track the pivotal moments in the history of EMS from the 1966 Death and Disability white paper to its modern form
For every action in EMS there are consequences — sometimes positive and sometimes negative — but sometimes you do what you gotta do
Their mission is preventing suicide and preventing providers from leaving the field due to the trauma they’ve experienced
Our rush to public shaming might reveal our own fear of occasional shocking indifference towards the people we are entrusted to treat
A Texas city council called a ‘Code Green’ to raise awareness of first responder mental health issues
Montana ballot initiative 179 seeks to train and authorize EMTs to provide non-emergency care to veterans is a meaningful pivot for EMS and patients
Use leap year’s extra day to learn, review and share the best practices, books and patient care tips to be a great medic
The ongoing campaign recognizes and inspires EMS personnel, strengthens the profession and amplifies EMS Week
These songs seem written for EMTs and paramedics, and will surely get you in the mood for your next call
