EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Learn how emerging AI applications will impact dispatch, ePCR, education and revenue cycle management
Emergency care representatives testify about reimbursement, access challenges
Ed Racht and Matt Zavadsky recount their EMS advocacy testimony to the U.S. House Committee
“My brain is not working right. I am mentally ill. Can we talk about it?” Your EMS peers are ready to listen
EMS1 readers add to list of 10 things the New Orleans EMS “Nightwatch” cast wants the public to know about EMS
Three school-aged girls remind us that kids can make a life-saving difference in their community
EMS1 readers share photos of their workplace
Kay Palmer is a full-time respiratory therapist, works on-call for the local ambulance service, serves as the agency’s twice-monthly training instructor and has taught CPR for 30 years
EMS Strong is about reminding our colleagues that we are a respected part of the health care community, which will lead to more integrated, patient-centered care
The retired nurse and former paramedic who earned a reputation for his IV skills hopes to pass his three decades of knowledge onto others with his new book, “The Art of the IV Start”
Money from the fundraiser will be used to remodel bathrooms, purchasing new bunk beds, upgrade the kitchen capabilities and improve laundry access
Words of wisdom from the New Orleans EMS cast of Nightwatch
Be prepared and intentional engaging with vendors to learn more about new products for your EMS agency
EMS is rarely about lifesaving; instead it is a privilege of caring for others at their time of greatest need
Social media campaign tweets when no ambulances are available and lengthy response times
The public loves heart-warming stories of EMS reuniting couples and saving lives
Morse writes about love, loss, hope, and the magnificent grace of rescuing a pet
Paramedic and educator David Page uses activities that engage conference attendees with different learning styles
For paramedic, educator, and blogger Scott Kier, national EMS conferences are events to never miss
It never occurred to me that the voice over my radio was anything but annoying to my patients, never mind someone’s salvation
EMS1 columnist and nutrition expert Bryan Fass explores the challenges of eating healthy in EMS, and explains the importance of portion control
EMS providers can and should make a unique contribution to the profession
A new secure network allows public safety agencies to send targeted news and alerts to specific neighborhoods
Applause for EMS providers, firefighters, and police in Wis. and Texas that chose to serve others
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of keeping complete and accurate records
National Academy of Ambulance Compliance launches Certified Ambulance Privacy Officer training and certification
We have to be proactive in researching root causes of internal stereotypes, and work to change any biases seen in departments
The legislation establishes grant programs and funding distribution, and EMS on the Hill Day is the perfect time to push it forward
Effort to examine training for driving ambulances must lead to information that is useful, valuable, meaningful, and impactful
ILCOR public comment process asks EMS stakeholders for comments on treatment recommendations
Read the response and add your own thoughts in the comments