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.
EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem?
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
Muskogee police will drive medics to calls and an ambulance will be dispatched if it is needed
Be sure to include ample space for sleep, fitness and other critical activities whether you are making improvements or building a new facility
EMS providers in the state are struggling with diversions, staffing shortages and fears about needing to ration care as COVID-19 cases overwhelm the healthcare system
Preparation, vigilance and taking care of your mental health will be key strategies as we move forward
Los Angeles Fire Department Medical Director Dr. Marc Eckstein says the COVID-19 crisis in the area has reached “uncharted territory”
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
EMS providers have been advised to cut back on their use of oxygen and focus on patients who have a greater chance of surviving
The AIMHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures
A paramedic says she was sexual harassed by a division chief while seeking a job at Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, and that the department head tried to cover it up
A seven-page letter signed by more than two dozen EMTs accuses the chief of bullying, misuse of department funds and working another job while on duty with the department
When people are happy to come to work, everything about the workplace improves
EMS leaders in Queensbury disagree on whether a merger is the best option amidst wider conflicts
On this episode, our hosts discuss a recent dispute out of Oregon regarding the cost of ambulance transfers between urgent care facilities and hospital followups
Vaccination protects providers, partners, the public and patients from the known and significant risks of COVID-19 infection
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
The guidelines include information about vaccine timelines and safety, as well as specific recommendations for EMS providers and agencies
Work closely with local partners to provide better patient care, reduce response times and improve communication and quality
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
The merger is expected to help address financial struggles and better serve the residents of York County
People with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or the flu who do not appear to need hospitalization will be visited by paramedics without ambulances
According to the complaint, Denver Health reprimanded employees who spoke out about COVID-19 and systemic racism
The Mitchell City Council is considering an ordinance that would replace the role with separate police and fire/EMS chiefs, following the abrupt resignation of the city’s public safety head
Minidoka Memorial EMS Director Mark Phillips said the winter season will further complicate transports as medical helicopters are no longer able to fly
Properly trained EMS leaders can navigate change while retaining talent and improving care
The number of ambulances in the Chicago Fire Department’s fleet has more than doubled since Paramedic Crew Chief Pat Fitzmaurice began his career there
Rockport officials plan to have a third party conduct an audit of its services after a majority of firefighters threatened to quit
Kansas City’s new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
Good communication and pre-planning: What the Boston Marathon bombing taught us
