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.
We can no longer shrug bullying off as “culture” or laugh it off as “tradition”
From house calls to heartfelt care: Inside the evolution of a Texas county’s community paramedicine program
Don’t feel you always have to catch the “test ball” and take things personally
Accused of misspending $500K, a failure to appear in court triggered the search
The mishmash of untested PPE available is not proven to guard against Ebola; here’s how to get the best available PPE
The agreement establishes job classifications for fire engineer/medic and firefighter/medic, which will bring a 5 percent pay increase
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate if it makes sense to put more BLS providers on the street while scaling back ALS for calls that better match their skills
EMS can get emotional; at some point your behavior is bound to hurt those around you, and it will take more than a simple ‘I’m sorry’ to fix things
Dr. Alex Garza on safely managing the virus, the transport role EMS will play, the chances of a vaccine, and if the world has the resources to fight this disease
This exercise leads to an understanding of your agency’s core values, which helps motivate employees at every level
Healthy conflict challenges the status quo, forces teams to consider different points of view, and results in a high-accountability environment
Allina Health’s management of a traumatic ambulance crash is a lesson in how to put core values first
A third party billing company now handling the county’s EMS billing recommended the action to remove the noncollectable bad debt
The closed door meeting comes on the heals of an incident involving another slow response time, and the death of a 94-year-old at the scene
The mother of the six-year-old was terrified to move her screaming daughter while waiting for medics to arrive
Ill. police report that she was running lights and sirens and was eventually halted with stop sticks
The 134 replacement ambulances were designed with paramedic feedback and will resemble European ambulances
EMS, fire and police who want pension benefits for same-sex partners will have to wait longer
Despite its 80 recommendations, the review credits responders’ efforts during the unprecedented bedlam
The study will focus on how the county would bill for services and collect payments under the new model
Nurse on scene transported the patient to meeting place, but the ambulance blew past them
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the spread of the virus, and the panic it’s causing among EMS agencies and the general public
We may assume we’re well prepared to contain a possible outbreak, but it’s definitely worth the few minutes to review the basics of infection control
Some changes, like hiring 16 medics and increasing ambulances have been made; others are more long term, like contracting with on-call providers for busy days
The guidelines highlight key areas to enhance overall preparation and response to potential or diagnosed Ebola patients
The mayor said ambulance response times average five to six minutes since privatizing the service; firefighters say that isn’t always the case
Officials say it’s the first time it’s happened since switching to a new 12 hour schedule, and response time wasn’t compromised
The responding EMS team’s director stresses the importance of “debriefing” after responding to tragic incidents
Lifting is one of those predictable moments in our mostly unpredictable jobs, and changing your technique can reduce pain
The 21-year veteran was arrested on a child sex crime warrant for a Sept. 12 incident in Hollywood; he’s been suspended without pay for 30 days pending charges
Chief Joanne Hayes-White’s supporters say the criticisms are unfair; the mayor has rejected calls for her departure
