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.
Learn how to level up your leadership without alienating your workforce
Our co-hosts discuss Cebollero’s recent Forbes article about tips for constructing a leadership development program
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
Good communication and pre-planning: What the Boston Marathon bombing taught us
The upgraded station will provide more space to house 14 medics, five emergency vehicles and office staff, as well as a 1,000-square-foot classroom
Leading the charge to combat COVID-19, promote telehealth and advance the EMS agenda, while prioritizing patients and staff
Lessons in communication, coordination and safety from an unusual response involving several inmates
Taking action to evaluate, educate and integrate diversity in the EMS workplace
Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service is working to acquire a third wheelchair van to accommodate an increase in transports for dialysis and other COVID-19 complication treatments
From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product
The Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
American Medical Response partnered with DeKalb County to roll out the 911 Nurse Navigation Program this month
Accountable EMS systems: Why they are different and misunderstood, and perform better
The Pflugerville Professional Firefighters Association said the new district is necessary due to call volumes nearly doubling over the past year
Technology adoption, provider resiliency and preparedness: Interpreting the EMS Trend Report 2020
Quinwood Emergency Ambulance said the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent reduction of its coverage area made it unaffordable to continue operations
Venice Fire Rescue held a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday after the city agreed to implement fire-EMS services with a staff of 24 firefighter-paramedics
Operation Warp Speed – boldly going where no mass inoculation has gone before
3 takeaways from our recent survey on EMS influenza and COVID-19 vaccination policies, practices and perceptions
Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel
From fewer volunteers to fewer calls and underfunding spanning years, rural EMS operations are in need of a change if they’re to survive
Zero takers for a $20k sign-on bonus and $25/hour points to underlying recruitment challenges beyond wages and benefits
Decatur officials voted to extend First Response Ambulance Service’s current license for 6 months as opposed to granting immediate renewal
Despite extensive research finding lights and siren use makes little difference in patient outcomes, and in fact causes harm to patients, providers and the public, too many continue to respond hot
4 ways to weed toxic leaders out of your EMS agency and how to cope if your boss is one of them
Instead of giving stock to its executive team, Ambulnz gave it to its frontline responders, and paired it with a novel push-to-request dispatch system
Augusta Fire Chief Chris James released a written statement denying that he mistreated former EMS Chief James Kelly over his gay “lifestyle”
4 hard-won lessons in preparing for natural disaster recovery from a medic who weathered Hurricane Laura
Many EMS systems are evaluating ways to mitigate the risks of refusal in post naloxone patients
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
Conducted properly, exit interviews can provide valuable insight into employee turnover and retention solutions
Orange County fire, EMS and law enforcement officials urged hikers to properly prepare and take caution before heading out to the trails
Data company ESO released its mid-year report on call volume, PPE use and patient outcomes Thursday
