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.
A more diverse EMS workforce provides more equitable care
We can’t replace people, but we can grow new leaders
The West Allis Fire Department is educating its community and improving OHCA survival rates
When EMTs were wheeling her away, the dad asked the EMT what happened to his daughter as he saw her fall off the gurney
Volunteer EMT’s are still able to respond to emergencies, but the company may fold
A new city audit that surveyed medics says they’re sleepy on the job, have trouble focusing at times, and are frustrated
The couple is accused of recruiting and paying patients to needlessly use their service
Officials say the move would save taxpayers about half a million dollars and wouldn’t affect the quality of service
Trevon Cannon, 19, faces marijana and child neglect charges; one of the girls got sick and had to be taken to the hospital
Investigation finds lack of sufficient evidence to conclude cadets were sexually harassed and incidents appear to have been isolated
Gregg Craft, 44, is accused of touching himself and following girls around the store
It takes a lot of chutzpah – and no shame – to steal from your own agency
Ambulance companies should get paid, even when responding to hospital parking lots – but who’s on the hook?
He broke through the window of an ambulance and fled from medics; he was treated at an area hospital and booked into a jail
They may sell its headquarters and streamline services following the scandal; the group says it’s on life support and needs community support
They were not receiving and not able to transmit messages to other emergency responders
The suspects used the stolen cash on luxury car service trips, vacations and car payments
Responding to the hospital parking lot costs time, resources – and patients’ money
The service could often be handled by the emergency department, but 911 is over utilized in certain communities
He said bringing ambulance services back in-house could mean the lowering of patient fees
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for mental anguish, ridicule and emotional distress
Domestic violence advocates will argue in federal court Thursday that the laws endanger women and violate their free-speech rights
When the people in the front of the ambulance clash, here’s how to get them back on the right road
A total of 9 emergency response units were downgraded from advanced life support status due to no paramedic on board
Her probation officer says she violated a condition of her probation that restricted use of alcohol
He said that while there may be a few isolated problems within the state’s EMS system, there are “literally thousands of very dedicated volunteers” who are giving of their time and talent to help Iowa communities
Ignoring the telltale signs of a problem will not boost public trust
5 EMS workers will be able to help victims immediately as Colonie police implement a team policy sparked by Columbine
Agency demands an explanation for Jon Botwin’s administrative leave
A crew and vehicle are now assigned to handle non-emergency transports and transfers
The fire department will be devoting the next six to 12 months to determine the most efficient way to implement an ambulance service
“Time and time again, we’ve shown we can’t deliver service,” said Union leader Edward C. Smith
The city is seeking the cost of the ambulance, plus interest, $6,000 for the cost of a replacement rental and attorneys’ fees
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