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.
Tanir Ami, CEO of California’s CARESTAR Foundation on diversifying the prehospital care workforce and improving health outcomes
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
An important benefit to coaching is the individualized approach to leadership based on the strengths and weaknesses of the subordinate
Patients pardoned who used county EMS but never paid their bill
London Ambulance Service using its vehicles as mobile billboards for the first time to urge patients not to dial unless necessary
MEMS launches investigation into weekend response call
Rule change would allow responders more leeway to save lives
Number of first responders with cancer is in line with general public
The state’s fire union is behind the proposal, which the EMS commission calls “preposterous” and a threat to patients’ lives
Urgent 999 calls downgraded so that callers receive telephone advice instead of an ambulance response
Bill would provide workers compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder
Health minister says existing policy ensures patient safety
Responders argue speed limits put lives in danger
Carlos Marti dismissed after meeting with fire chief over allegations
Responders let go after investigation determined their state-mandated pediatric care endorsements were falsified
The design is taking shape and ‘advanced practice paramedics’ are providing care
Responders at Tuesday’s meeting said the focus should be on the city’s emergency response system, not on the paramedics
Activity report presented to commissioners Tuesday
Assuming help won’t come for at least 12 hours, Utahns practice emergency response
Chairwoman says if the service continued to operate without proper paperwork, the state could impose fines
Police investigating death of 2-year-old
He wants the department divided, saying D.C. fire service “culture” is indifferent to treating needy residents
Chief maintains problems were brought on by a lack of training in the computer system and slow computer response times
Family of woman say first responders failed to take her vital signs and did not transport her to the hospital
Chief Wayne Zygowicz found that few departments or agencies have suicide training for first responders and even fewer have SOPs in place
Emergency data integration system looks to streamline fire and EMS data
Officials complained that the previous company repeatedly underreported beach injuries, causing paramedic delays
An attorney gave advice to a session at EMS Today in Baltimore regarding the growing issue of responders posting media online
FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino was appointed to the post in October and had served as head of Boston Emergency Medical Services
The department has been receiving about 100 calls a day since the middle of last week, when notices went out
Advocates say the change will improve patient care in state
Responders believe new policy endangers patients without increasing driving safety
