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.
Lessons from Pinellas County and an AIMHI EMTALA webinar that may help us all out
Learn strategies to provide for high-quality operations, while minimizing resource use through sound systems, process engineering and leveraging technology
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts are joined by two members of the EMS Leadership Academy to discuss the organization and the upcoming EMS Leadership Summit
The town was preparing disciplinary charges over allegations Jon Politis limited bidders on a CPR device
City officials described it as ‘a new milestone’ in public-private EMS cooperation
Thirteen positions, including six civilian ambulance or emergency medical service positions, are on the chopping block
County officials have recommended a new ambulance company they say promises better service at lower cost than longtime provider AMR
EMTs and paramedics are being subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury
One councilor said service was a ‘bargain’ when it comes to saving a life
Harold Lamb is asking for the fire chief and two top responders to also resign
Jon Politis could be placed on a 30-day paid suspension
While it may be a big deal to us industry insiders to have advertising, it may not necessarily be to the person driving his vehicle behind a rig in afternoon traffic
EMS workers thought Sean Hardy was intoxicated, but he later died after suffering cardiac arrest
Lawyer: Jeffrey Given being ‘squeezed’ to testify
Some residents at the meeting questioned whether private ambulance offered the same quality service as municipal ambulance
Tammy Brewer admitted she was under the influence of methadone when she crashed an ambulance in 2008, killing the patient inside
Expensive EMS system is costing tax payers more money for inefficiencies
First-year startup costs are expected to reach nearly $1.6M
Responders allegedly held parties with prostitutes; township officials looking to possibly shut down the squad
Paramedics protesting outside Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Monday said they are forced to work every day in unsafe conditions and could endanger their patient’s health
Officials summoned local ambulances, as well as ambulances from surrounding counties, to transport about 80 patients to other hospitals
Edward Racht will join American Medical Response in September
EMS association president hopeful the project is completed by next spring
David Forster has been disciplined after he attacked ‘lazy’ EMS workers on social media site
How to make sure your online activities do not interfere with your job as a paramedic or EMT at your agency
Mayor Greg Ballard says plan would save money, be more efficient
TeleStaff freed up precious time for Escambia County EMS staff working overtime in the Gulf
Some are worried the closure of an air medical base in Santa Fe could create longer response time
Officials say town must choose between a service that’s cost- effective and one that’s more efficient, or opt not to have one at all
County staff members want to shave off almost half a million dollars
