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.
As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
The AAA/Newton 360 turnover survey measures the cost of replacing EMTs and paramedics
With a rising percentage of the workforce working a side gig or as a freelancer, services will need to adapt to recruit generations satisfied by being their own boss
Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak today said the city experienced a breakdown of communication within departments during storms
A federal jury convicted the owner of two ambulance companies of 14 counts of fraudulently billing Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers for more than $3.5 million
Overweight and out of shape recruits for police, fire and emergency medical services are presenting increasing problems for agencies in Miss. and around the nation
Medic esponded to an emergency call without the correct equipment and told a doctor he was only there to “stop the clock”
Charges filed for unfair labor practices in connection with staffing changes the ambulance provider made
Preliminary results of study show larger response crews have faster response time
EMS workers shorten resonse time, get organized to treat symptoms like dehydration and low blood sugar at marathons
2 EMS lieutenants appear to be sleeping inside of a work office
Commissioners in London have criticized ambulance trusts for not delivering appropriate patients to urgent care centers
A judge sentenced a Beach paramedic to 17 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting a pre-teenage girl.
Robert Tober’s innovation, according to journal, is a ‘tiered medical care program’
Director of public safety apologizes for not providing ambulance service
City officials are considering placing a $100 per parcel tax on the ballot
Supervisors moved a significant step closer to bringing a new ambulance service to Alameda County despite pleas from local responders
The drop is credited to keeping an offload nurse position staffed in the funded hours as well a general improvement in efficiency in the department
The partnership is said to be the first of its kind in the state
Celebrate Earth Day by making eco-conscious choices
Medical center officials say data suggests something is causing ambulances to choose other hospitals
Residents who can’t afford medical services urged to contact fire chief to discuss hardship waiver
Villagers spent more than an hour trying to resuscitate a man who had a heart attack
Patients will be transported to other NYC area hospitals as of Friday
Department officials are asking city leaders for cash to pay for more emergency response vehicles and medics
Department has to bring in six additional units to keep up with the influx of calls
Man quit after 17 years of service claiming female supervisor sexually harassed him
Curtis Mitchell died waiting 30 hours for help during bad weather despite repeated calls to 911
A private organization that has provided emergency medical services since the 60s became a town department at midnight
Placed on limited duty for declaring a living man dead, the 2 paramedics continue to be reviewed
Hydraulic lift and specialized stretcher equiped to better move obese and critical care patients
Responder claimed he was wrongfully fired for his role in exposing errors that cost taxpayers nearly $40k
Workers’ extra hours prove understaffing remains a problem
