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.
Carly Strong and Danielle Thomas dive into people managing in EMS
“Give grace as leaders; we will all need it at some point”
Explaining the reason you are unable to cover an open EMT or paramedic shift is unnecessary and counter-productive
Alisha Coleman, who worked in a 911 call center for nearly a decade, said she was fired after she unexpectedly got her menstrual cycle at work
It’s true – volunteer EMS isn’t for everyone
Our co-hosts also talk about dealing with failures in EMS and how to assist colleagues with growth
In its second year, the EMS Trend Report describes revealing changes in clinical care, finance and the use of technology in EMS
EMS Trend Report 2017 findings highlight the importance of fatigue management as a safety issue for both caregivers and patients
Our panel of EMS leaders discusses changes, both positive and alarming, and what the data means for growing and improving EMS
It’s time for EMS providers to adopt the label by which the public already knows us: paramedics
Challenging ALS and BLS standards of emergency medicine to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
Healthcare spending, the silver tsunami, technology and epidemiology issues require innovative solutions
Implement a corrective plan which fixes underlying performance issues rather than repeating the cycle of disciplinary action
Research offers solutions to EMS providers’ hesitation regarding additional duties, hours and changing perception CP programs may bring
Complete the self-assessment quiz to learn how collaborative your organization really is
Officials said around five or six EMS providers and dispatchers were in the building at the time, but no one was injured
The lawsuit says that 1,300 patients taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital’s ER should have been transported to Monroe Hospital because it was closer
Running makes it harder to keep your cool and operate at peak effectiveness
Changes to response-time requirements would reduce or eliminate hefty fines AMR has been paying the city
Private EMS and ambulance providers represent a key difference between emergency medical services and other public safety fields
A mother called 911 saying that her baby was having trouble breathing; the dispatcher told her to drive the baby to the hospital
The chase car would be available during a mass casualty event anywhere in the county; it could be provided to make up a BLS crew if all other avenues were exhausted
The unpaid bills are a combination of calls from veterans for transport to the hospital and calls by the hospital to transport patients between health facilities
Paramedics were immediately dispatched to the scene, but it took five minutes before the dispatcher transferred the call to the Bradenton Police Department
The situation came to head when a county administrator told EMS providers to either quit their job or kill themselves if they were unhappy in their position
EMS leaders and employees share the responsibility in clearly communicating expectations and performance
An analysis of 8.7 million CAPCE continuing education records show how and when paramedics and EMTs earn CE for state and National Registry recertification
EMS World Expo 2017 Opening Ceremonies and Keynote brought local responders, industry leaders and an EMS legend together to recognize another year of EMS
A spokesman for the hospital said management will need to do an extensive record check to respond to the county’s complaint
FirstNet, the nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety, is ahead of schedule, under budget and poised to change the practice of EMS
Matt Zavadsky discusses mobile integrated healthcare program growth, sustainability and models for the future
“Level zero” occurs when the Emergency Medical Services Authority reports no ambulances are available to take calls
