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.
From shrinking Medicaid rolls to rural hospital closures, this 870-page bill could shake EMS to its core. These 7 key takeaways will help your agency prepare.
At Pinnacle, Dr. Jennifer Hall urged leaders to ditch command-and-control for curiosity and coaching — and shared exactly how to do it.
From post-9/11 to post-COVID, EMS leaders reflect on systemic cracks — and what must happen now to rebuild a future that works for patients and providers
Kingston officials are reviewing rates from Empress Emergency Medical Service and the town of Ulster
Corte Madera and Larkspur officials decided to stay with the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority after conducting a financial assessment
Peterborough Fire and Rescue ordered their new ambulance in 2022 and does not know when it will be delivered
Unlike other mass school shootings, no independent after-action review of the emergency response in Oxford has been conducted
Move out of your “echo chamber” to reach a broader audience when advocating for EMS
The Huron Township Public Safety Department’s registry is a source of critical information for first responders when assisting seniors and others in emergency situations
Dougherty County commissioners approved increases in starting pay, salaries and evaluation bonuses to stop paramedics from leaving
Pickens County Ambulance Service was down to just one rig in October due to a lack of funding
Virginia Beach officials look at ambulance billing after a study estimated generating $14 million of revenue in the first year
The Honolulu City Council is looking into integrating paramedics into the fire department to manage EMS challenges
The Highlander Fire Protection District will become the primary EMS provider for two communities in Floyd County
Pittsburgh EMS has faced times when reserve rigs were out of service and medics had to use special event ambulances
Breaking down the barriers to accountability and building a culture that thrives on change
Dougherty County EMS has seen nearly 20 resignations in three months where personnel left for better pay in places with a lower call volume
Sedro-Woolley and Burlington fire departments will start a two-year community paramedicine program to provide specialized care for people they have seen most often on 911 calls
You never know when a simple “thank you” to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
Cheshire EMS Chief Charles McMurrer was appointed in June and is the second EMS chief to leave in two years
Earlier, the Toms River mayor had directed dispatchers to stop sending calls to Silverton EMS due to alleged financial irregularities
Heartland Ambulance Service will now operate in Clark County for three years, replacing New Chapel EMS
Avoca Ambulance Association will transfer operations to Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance in 2025 for a more effective use of resources
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
Understanding the Employee Value Proposition is the key to attracting, engaging and retaining good people for your EMS organization
Protecting yourself from verbal abuse from a patient is one thing, but what if it’s coming from someone who is supposed to be your support network?
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
Assistant Chief Joel Koehn on servant leadership, empowering his team and focusing on organizational culture
Clatsop County officials, working with Medix and fire districts, signed off on a plan to review EMS performance in several areas
Pickens County Ambulance Service dropped to one ambulance in October due to a lack of funding
The former Thomaston chief entered an Alford plea in a felony sex crime case involving a 14-year-old girl, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in 2003
The Rhode Island Department of Health and hospital officials initially agreed to an eight-week trial as the practice of diversions is not reducing ED overcrowding
The Hall Ambulance employees were recognized for their work in EMS education and outreach
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