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 meetings are not typically a fan favorite, they can be productive places to gather and collaborate, if managed well
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EMS leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
Memo from elections staff to State Board of Canvassers could put into limbo 7 emergency managers statewide
We should all be taking our state EMS officials to task over outdated and overly restrictive protocols
One former worker believes public safety is at risk, but company officials said they’re working hard to fix the problem
The ambulance service operates on a shoestring, but is in better shape than when the embezzlement was discovered in June
Says some falsely classified as ‘trauma’ and taken to regional trauma center, allege service denied patients choice
Earth Day, or any day, is a good time to see what you can do at your agency and home to save both resources and money
$100 fee for first-aid-only calls which do not result in a transport
New policies, practices needed as private entities become part of response
Follow these 5 steps, and maintain high documentation standards to increase your collection rates
Maine Emergency Medical Services Board will be reviewing proposals for pilot sites and where they will be approved
Area covered includes ‘The Colony’, 55-and-older development
Someone later discovered that man had faint pulse before he was taken away by coroner’s van
‘911 Call Processing Review’ document says $2 billion spent has worsened system
Panel results show 2 minute increase in times at around 5 a.m.
Video is here to stay; it is our place to determine how and when it will be used
A teeming number of “bloodied” teenagers were tended to by paramedics as a part of the drill
A few minutes of indiscretion is not worth possibly years of heartache
Dennis Croft claimed his punishment amounted to gender discrimination
The hiring was done amid controversy over scene leadership and salary costs
Mayor takes steps to help rejuvenate embattled LAFD
Option touted as beneficial for patients, town questions monthly charge for service
Allege misleading and ‘false’ statements about their employees
Will diisregard territories to provide faster response to victims
Tenn. incident makes for strong argument on mandatory background checks for public safety personnel
Union president says city did not include negotiated items in plan
Stopped going to meetings when told board had no regulatory capability
Officials cite promises of faster response times, lower costs
$100 charge would begin with 6th call for service in a year
Laurie Laweryson, 50, of North Anson, faces a felony theft charge
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