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.
Organizations stuck using yesterday’s demand analysis deployment strategies are getting left behind
While a lack of focus during the daily grind is a common feature of ADHD, many people with the condition also possess the ability to “hyperfocus” during emergencies
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
Under the new rules, EMTs will be paid $3 per hour while on call, plus an increased wage for time spent out on a call
Staff members say patient violence stemmed from drug and alcohol are a major concern
Chief among the debate is whether guns would make EMTs and firefighters safer or create more problems
Spotsylvania County’s fire and rescue volunteers would receive pre-membership and random drug and alcohol tests, according to a proposed policy
Sabattus will now contract with Lisbon to dispatch on weekends
Commissioner says that reducing firefighting efforts is not an option
Changes include everything from basic organizational structure to technical equipment
The improvements will help balance the work between firefighters and EMTs
The new ambulance is designed to get in and out of remote areas like power lines, bike trails and beaches
MEDSTAR suddenly shutdown its helicopter program in August, citing the need for critical care accreditation
Pilot programs are under way in Fla., NY and Ariz.
The task force will be trained to identify homes with potential hoarding-related hazards
Ambulance service received record 2422 bogus calls in 2011-12
Director Ken Justice was fired for allegedr ‘numerous human resources issues’
Resignation letter: ‘It’s a shame so many have paid the ultimate price for your failures. Their blood is on your hands’
Ambulances have no medical equipment, and very few doctors are trained in emergency care
City officials believe privatizing service could save money
Service says it has also received nearly 2,000 compliments over same period
Some are concerned the cameras were installed for surveillance rather than security
Study will look at how EMS is provided and see whether it can be done at lower cost
Chevell Delaune was being transported for a mental and physical evaluation when she unlocked ambulance doors and jumped
Vulnerable should ‘never be allowed to make their own way or be transferred by a private taxi arrangement’
Partnership enabled them to retain county contract, was also bid for by large national EMS services
EMTs are likely to meet or exceed the same amount of Madison County calls this next fiscal year
As the storm bears down on the gulf, the need for emergency medical personnel is heightened
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate for South Central Ambulance Service was 10.8% during 2011-12
Hospital is ready and willing to work with any of 3 ambulance services approved by county board
County EMS director says change intended to discourage circumventing of 911 system
Global increase also allows private service to increase its charges
Some EMTs have hidden their sordid and criminal histories because no background checks are required in NJ
