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.
While not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters and paramedics may witness inappropriate behavior in the field that necessitates intervention
Steve Grau, Anna Liotta and Steve Wirth join hosts Rob Lawrence and Chris Cebollero at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference 2023
Chief Joanne Hayes-White’s supporters say the criticisms are unfair; the mayor has rejected calls for her departure
Veteran responder Michael Stadulis replaces the recently retired chief, and will continue to act as a shift paramedic while managing the department
Structure fires are down; EMS calls are up. It’s time for fire services to look at fundamental changes for managing medical calls
Firefighters wrote a letter to the mayor citing a grave crisis in direction and leadership
Leadership doesn’t have to come from the top, and San Francisco’s EMS shortage is a chance for rank-and-file leadership to advocate for major changes
Paid EMS agencies have replaced fading volunteers, and without strong leadership an agency can bleed money like a patient in hemorrhagic shock
Technicians were not sure what caused the equipment problem; the affected equipment is about 10 years old
Delays are not spread around the city equally; neighborhoods on the city’s southern rim were the most likely to suffer
Stephen J. Wieland Sr., 61, has been charged with grand larceny and scheming to defraud; he stole $1,400 worth of gas
Our procedures for potential disasters are often too slow, but a rapid response based on anticipated outcomes can change that
The Reno, Nev. EMS agency expects the savings through 2015 it’s 2-year-old program that includes a nurse healthline, community paramedicine and ambulance transport alternatives
Family members may not be allowed in the back of the rig, but when the infant you’re doing CPR on probably won’t regain a pulse, will you deny the people who love her the chance to be by her side?
Collaborative leaders use “persuasion, technical competence, relationship skills and political smarts” to get to the desired goal
She plans to draft a charter amendment requiring minimum levels of ambulance staffing and equipment for the struggling department
Dr. David Miramontes has served in Washington, D.C. since 2011; he will begin in Texas on Oct. 30 pending a contract approval
One of the most debilitating characteristics of an underachieving leader is to be a micro manager; instead hire the right kind of people who can help you lead
Deputy fire commissioner says he’s humbled by the outpouring of support and lack of criticism for Detroit’s plight
If we can’t afford two providers in the back of every ambulance on every call, maybe it’s time for video surveillance in the event of patient care lawsuits
A shift in federal patient care guidelines toward the Quality Improvement method of review looks for performance deficits over multiple care scenarios
Agencies are fighting an uphill battle as advancements in the EMS field complicate as much as streamline the industry
The city recently converted to 12-hour shifts three to four days a week in an effort eliminate mandatory overtime that had many working 16-hour days
Whether you’re writing a report or being threatened by an angry crowd, these skills can help you persevere
Despite vocal opposition at the meeting, the body voted unanimously to contract with a private ambulance firm
The city will also likely purchase four new ambulances for the transition
The network is expected to provide better information on scene and the ability to provide electronic patient records to hospitals while in transit
if financial incentives cannot be aligned with the right thing to do for the patient, what has to give?
The concept of a college-level EMS text, with collegiate-level research and writing, was something of a challenge in the world of EMS texts written at a much lower level
EMS, fire and police came together for a conference on information sharing and collaboration to better keep responders and victims safe
Too often, leaders get caught up in leading the technical and operational aspects of change and don’t budget time and energy for leading the people
The new rules include stricter procedures for landing in remote areas or flying in poor weather, equipping helicopters with additional safety devices and improving pilot training
