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.
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
Eve Grau, co-founder of Royal Ambulance, a Glassdoor Employee’s Choice winner, shares the moments that matter, and how to recognize performance
From autonomous drone resupply to real-time battlefield blood transfusions, the Michigan National Guard exercise pushes the boundaries of front-line medical innovation
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller proposed a plan to send social workers and other specialists to mental health and homelessness-related calls
6 measures of employee engagement that define how providers feel about and will contribute to their agencies
Reflecting on why other officers didn’t speak up during George Floyd’s detainment
What EMS can learn from the NASA/SpaceX mission and a return to space
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Denver Health said its EMS providers are wearing ballistic vests and helmets as a precaution
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
Our co-hosts discuss the effect of falling call volumes on EMS staffing levels and how agencies can prepare for the future
A bold proposal to change the way we educate and certify EMS providers
The kit helps agencies navigate the complexities of returning to full operations and prepare for other significant events during the pandemic
Our co-hosts sit down with EMS consultant and teacher Jon Politis, who shares his leadership style and offers advice for leading during the pandemic
Officials say they were falsely assured that the clinic would not be treating a high number of patients at risk of suicide
MedStar in Fort Worth, Texas, said significant decreases in response volume and transports could mean patients are reluctant to seek help during medical emergencies
The Association of Air Medical Services is seeking federal funding to help air ambulance providers recoup lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic
The chief medical officer of data company ESO said stroke and heart attack patients may be transporting themselves or not seeking treatment
Funding a system of readiness through telehealth, treatment and alternative destination reimbursement for EMS
Beleaguered EMTs can use self-reflection and distance to escape bad partners or agencies
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Pat Songer has been hired as permanent executive director of the National EMS Management Association after serving as interim director for 18 months
The 2020 National EMS Assessment shows that more than 18,200 local agencies respond to nearly 28.5 million 911 dispatches each year
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic Task Force
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a radio interview that the issue should be addressed after the crisis has passed
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
Union leaders said the COVID-19 crisis has driven 911 calls up by 40% while staff is decreasing as department members test positive
The state is asking EMS and healthcare professionals who are licensed but inactive to return to work during the crisis
During this national emergency, EMS needs to find qualified caregivers to help maintain field response capabilities
Foundational beliefs will guide EMS leaders through the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
Town may be able to save money by redeploying its emergency staff and changing inefficient staffing model
Fire officials say the fees would hopefully deter facilities from relying too heavily on emergency services
