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.
Let’s aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss EMS1 columnist Todd Bowman’s latest article focused on building confidence in new providers
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Bradley County EMS providers may soon begin working 24-hour shifts, despite their concerns about workers’ fatigue and safety
The Chief of the Manatee County Emergency Medical Services in West Bradenton, Fla., shares lessons learned from a recent incident and local fallout
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article about leaving a patient in a high traffic area after working a code
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to remove Rescue 19 from its station, leaving residents with safety concerns
Communication is vital to maintaining privacy and EMS public relations when a patient is pronounced in a public setting
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article about management harassment to the workforce
Preserving civility as ladies and gentlemen is reason enough to be reasonable
Officials said the agency’s goals are to keep the lights on and respond to ambulance calls in a timely manner, but they are difficult to accomplish without funds
The California Emergency Medical Services Authority said Kern county has handed exclusive operating rights to ambulance companies without a competitive bid
Our co-hosts share information on making your point listened to, heard and understood
Suzanne Grimes alleged that Sentara Healthcare fired her because she filed a complaint that her colleague made explicit comments about her body
Our co-hosts give some practical tips for getting through these tough times
A national database examining five metrics in evidence-based care gives EMS a framework to improve tactics, efficiency, outcomes and resource allocation
Valuable lessons learned from the tragic death of a medic for EMS management in supporting and connecting with staff
Nurturing one of the most pivotal positions in your agency will create a more engaged and aligned workforce
Unlike many municipalities in the county, Scranton does not have a BLS-designated ambulance company
By using video technology to do remote consultations, patients don’t have to wait get a psychiatric assessment
Assistant Chief James Hawley was accused of intimidating a person in his office and placing his head on a woman’s buttocks during an exercise drill
Two paramedics received minor punishment for their roles in the delay
Our co-hosts discuss the week’s news, including an article about how Florida EMS agencies said they were delayed in the school shooting response
Last year, the city spent nearly $500,000 to staff a 12th ambulance because of a steep increase in the number of people dialing 911
Former Cincinnati Dispatcher Elizabeth Christenson said City Manager Harry Black’s management of the 911 center “poses a threat” to public safety
The Pinellas County dispatch center is considering patching minor emergency calls to nurse practitioners
Police said Cleveland EMS refused to send an ambulance because the victim drove across the city line
AMR employees said they have seen ambulances unstaffed in several neighborhoods, which is impacting 911 response times
Houston Professional Firefighters Association president Patrick Lancton said two ambulances have recently broken down with patients inside
Randolph County EMS Director Donovan Davis said a tired paramedic is more likely to make medical errors or mistakes while driving
This free white paper describes the steps needed to build a case for automated scheduling that aligns with your agency’s goals
What you need to know about the GEMT and how it impacts EMS reimbursement
