EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink – learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: “Take every opportunity’
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
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
Assess any publicity or marketing efforts to ensure congruence to your mission, goals, and audience
Plans to consolidate the two EMS leadership organizations have been suspended after a year of discussion
Praise often goes to the team as a whole, while individual members that make mistakes are often disciplined in public rather than in private
NASEMSO launched a two-year effort to research and publish a set of measures that EMS agencies can use to gauge their own performance
Ark. medic retires after 35 years of service; and picks up an instrument from her past
Nightwatch to premiere on A&E; show captures action of top EMS, fire, and police teams in the Big Easy
Guests Greg Friese and Steve Whitehead debate whether field mistakes are something EMS needs to prepare for, or if providers should be able to avoid those mistakes altogether
The biggest challenges during his career where the introduction of AEDs and ALS on trucks, stretcher redesigns and allowing medics to administer medications
I was reminded of this horrible scene when I had to cardiovert a father as his family watched
Praise for Chicago medics taking action to secure an EMS system that best serves the community
