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.
Executive coaching expert Vivian James Rigney recounts what a life-changing experience summiting one of the world’s highest peaks taught him about leadership
It’s OK to have flaws – we all do – but we must be willing to work on them
Communities are trying to answer the question of what they expect and what they are willing to pay for
In nearly every set of clinical protocols, there are provisions for EMS personnel to exercise judgment when necessary
Operation allegedly thrived from having corrupt doctors dispense millions of pills without medical justification to patients, many of whom were drug addicts
Some question efficacy of staffing fire trucks with paramedics, other configurations also in doubt
State OEMS found 5 ambulances not registered as well as numerous code violations
Area which sees 276,000 calls for service a year may soon see alternate providers
Chief Dukes also serves as member of Board of Directors for International Association of Emergency Medical Service Chiefs
During internal probe, woman admits deflating tire 30 minutes before she was due to finish her shift
Meetings promoted mutual goal of advancing EMS leadership at the local, state/provincial, national levels collectively
Contract will go out to bid by 2015; county says process will improve EMS for residents
Va. Department of Emergency Management estimates that 20 people lost their homes, primarily due to wind damage
Quincy Township officials have been billing residents for fire and EMS services based on bills from the fire department
One former union official estimated the proposed concessions could cost the average firefighter $7,000 a year
Mass-casualty response team that was activated for April jet crash will be volunteering its services
Emergency operations centers coming under one roof for the first time
County EMS has increased staff to compensate for even more out-of-county runs
Harassment included being groped, enduring public lewd discussions, and fending off numerous unwanted sexual advances
40 percent drop in calls in March, district saved $70k by reducing crews
Binge drinking at crisis levels; gov’t programs designed to protect youth, keep ER visits down
1st volunteer regional paramedic service on East Coast has never had its own station
Special election to decide upon $3.5M tax levy which would create EMS division within fire department
There’s nothing like hopping a ride in the back of an ambulance and observing or providing care at the scene
Building will house entire ambulance fleet, coroner’s office as well
CEO of ambulance company: ‘why we did not transport would be a question for the hospital’
Ambulance company promised jobs, but low pay leads some to seek greener pastures or leave field entirely
Since Kansas City took over MAST Ambulance Services, crews have been hitting goal only 76 percent of time
$452 million in false billings; ambulance service providers among those charged with crimes
Under ‘The Concept’ program, EMS service would only serve less-affluent parts of county; medical director says too many paramedics is counterproductive to public safety
Authorities rescued resident who was briefly trapped in home
Kim Shanklin has been employed since 1986; service has 35-year history
Publication by USFA, OHA covers topics ranging from occupational health and safety to liability issues