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.
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A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
Regardless of why an error happened, the focus should be on preventing any future errors, supporting the provider’s remediation plan and helping them move on
The Monroe Fire Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
The Aurora Fire Department is looking to add a fire station, an engine company, two medic units and 52 staff members by 2025
The Texas EMS Alliance says the bill would ensure fair pay for EMS agencies while reducing patients’ payment stress
The new RediMedic model was designed with comfort, functionality and efficiency in mind
FDIC presenters offer up tips on coordinating critical care team delivery, and adopting transformative actions once considered heresy
Dispelling generational myths and clarifying the root of workforce personnel differences
The EMS industry research has spoken: tradition and old cultural norms and beliefs don’t apply to the evolution of EMS today
A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago
She said the bureau will undergo “restructuring to meet the modern-day needs of EMS and the needs of a new generation of EMS providers”
Medical transportation leader establishes ESG Working Group and invests in eco-friendly practices
Sometimes people will only judge you or your agency by the quality of your report, so take the time to do it right, and check your work!
Advocating for “a little bit more money, a little bit more protection and a little bit more rights for EMS providers”
“It was a great career ... I hope I made a difference,” said Ron Romano. “Every day is now going to be Saturday”
Strategies to improve your agency’s reputation and avoid potential land mines
EMS on the Hill has concluded but the lobbying must continue
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Carroll County is working to fill dozens of other positions
Parker County Hospital District EMS expressed its commitment to providing high-quality care and being transparent in its actions
Real-time feedback saves lives; when a critical call comes in, fleet management technology backed by real-time data makes a difference
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
Bergen County Emergency Medical Services assists local agencies
Austin’s Robert Luckritz said that most airport patients could be treated on-site, not transported
“Right here, right now, we are trying to be proactive so everyone can get a living wage”
Applying inspiration and motivation from young athletes to EMS leadership
Leaders make decisions that affect individual employees and the organization as a whole. Who do you look to as a leader?
“We immediately removed both fire medics from their normal duties and discontinued their abilities to provide patient care,” Clearwater Chief Scott Ehlers said
