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.
An ambulance is stolen in the U.S. once every 2 weeks … and we are to blame!
EMS practitioners should be aware of their state laws pertaining to DNRs and follow local protocols
Lessons from a learning community, Part 3
“Our call volume is increasing but we’re not getting the downtime,” Scotland County Public Safety Director Robert Sampson said
Kern County EMS to hold a job fair and resume 911 ad campaign to increase staffing and reduce response time
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
Miguel Nieblas Ontiveros was immediately terminated after his arrest for allegedly assaulting a patient en route to a hospital
“Every year, our run volume goes up and every year, our manpower goes down,” one medic said about the downward spiral
Sedgwick County reverses course on a 2018 study that led to staffing shortage, slow response times and employee burnout
80% of the Reedy Creek Fire Department’s 185 staff members signed off on the deal, paving the way for a significant bump in starting pay and benefits
Analysts found that the work done after the 2017 hepatitis A outbreak prepared the county
Decatur Morgan Hospital Ambulance Service won an appeal but will still have points on record for possible revocation of license
Aiken County EMS says data since shift change shows 7 days with no “status zero” incidents, times when ambulances were not available
Agencies and government officials must evaluate performance expectations and funding to determine appropriate EMS delivery models
The EMS leader and advocate emphasizes putting the workforce at the top, with leaders giving them every opportunity to succeed
Chris Cebollero shares the encounters that tested his patience and the lessons that helped him embrace change in his recent travels
A Riverside County report noted 38,000 instances of “ambulance patient offload delays,” meaning medics had to wait 30 minutes or more
What can your agency do to prevent a trip from becoming a self-pay account?
Maia Dorsett and Nikki Little share a journey to improving care through a multi-modal NAEMSP approach
John Goward will move up from being company’s No. 2 local official on June 2
By remounting rigs, the St. Charles County Ambulance District extends the life of their ambulance boxes and saves taxpayers money, Deputy Chief Jeremey Hollrah said
The expansion of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department includes a $1.9-million outlay to purchase five new ambulances
If passed, the bill would allow state counties to charge a “fire protection fee” to help bridge the funding gap of additional paid staff
Hamilton County officials say a 10% rate increase will help stave off rising costs and retain employees
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
