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.
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
From jumping in the field to empowering crews in decision-making, Chief Nicholas Oleck fosters accountability and camaraderie in his department
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
5 questions to ask to create an employer value proposition that will solve your staffing woes
Is there a role for dexamethasone in the prehospital environment?
Joshua Cory Frances falsely claimed he was a Homeland Security officer and used that identity to defraud multiple agencies out of more than $150,000
Matt Zavadsky shares how MedStar ceased red lights and sirens operations during recent weather event and discusses EMS on-demand
Be more proactive in your processes and maintain high-level standards of care
Generate learning and improvement opportunities for the organization, citizens and stakeholders
Christopher Biggs is working as an advanced life support training coordinator for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
Meadville Area Ambulance Service has cut costs for this year, and managers are working extra shifts
Those hired will serve as station supervisors for Carroll County as part of a collaboration with volunteer leaders, said Director and Chief Michael Robinson Sr.
Why right-sizing EMS response is crucial to increasing pay and improving work-life balance
“I feel great about the opportunity to serve New York City in this way,” said Michael Fields, former deputy assistant chief of EMS Operations
Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are critical for keeping team members involved and prepared for the challenges they face
The Hammond Fire Department has made an average of 15 runs per day to the hospital’s emergency room in the last five years
In his letter, Doug Dick, Superior Ambulance’s leader, threatened to add charges for calls and to stop responding in towns that do not pay more
“She has broken multiple glass ceilings in her career,” Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said, praising Lillian Bonsignore for her leadership through hard times
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett said wants to be sure company changes and that she asked the fire chief to tell members to speak up if they witness misconduct
Join Fitch & Associates, EMS1 and EMS Survey Team to examine the perceptions and experiences of EMS providers across the country
How solving peoples’ problems creates value in community building
For the most part, we generally like to be led by those whom we admire, respect and have confidence in
“I really want to make sure that this never happens to another female because I know how hard it has been,” said EMT Anna Broggi, who is suing
Our cohosts are joined by Jeff Hensley, emergency manager for MedTrust Medical Transport in South Carolina, to discuss the position
Learn more about how much can be recouped from suspended payments and how to take advantage of the appeal process
In a recent trial, Colorado’s South Metro Fire Rescue department found prehospital ultrasound had a substantial impact on decision making and patient management
Can you have transparency without honesty and communication?
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham highlights the essential component needed for effective communication
Processing trauma is more complicated than we think
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
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