EMS Management
The EMS management topic focuses on leadership within EMS agencies, bringing together a range of relevant columns and resources as well as the latest news on EMS department operations, budget issues and new appointments.
Join Fitch & Associates and EMS1 to examine solutions to the stressors of EMS providers across the country
3 steps to stop staffing problem solving and start reinventing your agency
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Share the features your department looks for when purchasing a new or used ambulance
Hosts Cebollero and Grayson consider what it takes to keep EMS providers safe after a Wis. ambulance was hit by gun fire
The Wash. department is known for high cardiac arrest survival rates, and Medical Director Mickey Eisenberg describes the training and education that makes the system work
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss inappropriate responses on social media made about a female EMT who was the subject of lewd comments over an open mic
Here are indications that you may be working with someone who is toxic to the organization
There is a difference between a bad leader, and one that is blind to the negative impacts of his or her actions
Pa. township awarded $245,000 to purchase a new ambulance, police cars, and defibrillators
All EMS providers have an ingrained spark or enthusiasm for patient care; find and rekindle that with a peer or mentor
Free EMS courses provide education, experience and relationships that will enhance your career
25 new and returning appointees on the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council will make recommendations on EMS issues such as data collection and performance measurement
Field supervisors perform an important job, but they often do so without executive leaders understanding and valuing the role
EMS leaders should apply these steps to prepare for changes to CPR and cardiac care guidelines
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson revisit their thoughts on cameras in ambulances, and review driver safety after a video of a Hungarian ambulance weaving through traffic
They allegedly improperly billed Medicare and Medicaid by charging for “medically unnecessary transportation” for patients going to and from regular dialysis appointments
When personnel are overworked at a physically and emotionally demanding job, the blame game needs to stop and the real issues need to be identified
Memphis is one of 16 cities worldwide to receive an IBM Smarter Cities grant; the company will propose management solutions that address the Memphis Fire Department’s growing number of medical calls
EMS providers give us a glimpse into their opinions about continuing education
Opportunity for all EMS providers to learn about national initiative and contribute to shaping the future of EMS
Training officers and educators need to begin preparing education materials and curriculum for revisions due to the ECC and CPR updates
Jennifer Green submitted her resignation after criticism following the Metro smoke incident in January
Submit comments on the CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard revisions by July 1
Even though a Pa. paramedic was acquitted of charges from altercation with a patient there are important questions and concerns to address
EMS providers need to understand the unique legal considerations that apply to pediatric patients and add additional details about the incident
The national initiative to improve systems of care invites the EMS community to recommend performance measures
Counter cultural festival has chosen a new medical provider for the event that becomes the state’s 4th largest city for a week every August
Share your plans to purchase a new computer-aided dispatch system to transition to NG911 technology
Leaders that have lied their way to the top eventually are toppled; stop the lies and take responsibility for your words
