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.
EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis
New opportunities for EMS providers means agencies must be willing to address pay, morale and poor leadership
Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft
The man died while more than 100 firefighters called in sick on New Year’s Eve
A report finds that overweight medical staff sets bad examples for patients
Chief John Dougherty says he wants to spend more time with his family after 20 years of service
While it is not easy to change our way of caring for patients, change is needed if we are going to protect ourselves
Officials say NYU Langone Medical Center will have nearly all of its services return on Thursday
Officials say the Christmas Eve benefit wasn’t intended for responders because they are already paid more than other city workers
From MCI responses to responder safety, here’s the things that caught my eye this year
A hospital worker is also among those arrested following Carl Cope’s death earlier this year
These are five questions that represent potential hazards for EMS professionals
Let’s take a look at the events that shaped how we worked in 2012 and the technology that’s on its way in the months ahead
A visit to London this year made me realize culture is everything in an organization
The man’s wife said the arriving paramedics and firefighters had no sense of urgency
Having been at the epicenter of an active shooter incident earlier this year, Aurora, Colo. Fire Chief Mike Garcia understands Newtown’s hurt
The number of crashes of responders increased this year, but none resulted in deaths
Firefighters are forced to sleep in trucks or in personal vehicles to avoid being bitten
After a man died on the highway before paramedics arrived with an AED, some are questioning if it should be a requirement for police to carry them
Paramedics admit to removing the watch from the patient’s wrist, but say they had returned it to the family
Honolulu EMTs and paramedics say they are owed back wages from over a three-year period
A new patient treatment protocol called “Minimally-Interrupted Cardiac Resuscitation” is being used
The new trend comes in response to widespread malnutrition in the area
South Wales medics are preparing for the influx of shoppers this holiday season
The Rep wants to end the ‘culture of self regulation’
Advocates say nurses with advanced degrees should be able to practice like a doctor
Arriving paramedics said her symptoms did not seem life-threatening
An 11-year-old girl with leukemia was taken from the hospital by her parents for unknown reasons
To be promoted, some positions will require candidates have a certain amount of college credits
This came after having to wait 90 minutes for crews to arrive
The Yolo County committee of area chiefs is recommending the action
The earliest the plan may take effect is next year
The patient was reportedly not affected by the detour