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.
The EMS radio report communicates vital information to help the hospital prepare for the patient’s arrival
Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency
Less resources makes stronger, more independent clinicians, able to think on the fly and find creative solutions to EMS challenges
Identify what you can change in your agency to create a shared action plan where increased professional passion heralds better patient care
To avoid overpayments or submitting false claims, you must have a process in place for identifying the proper payer for each transport
Climbing the ranks of EMS often fails to prepare new chiefs to discuss financial issues with local elected and appointed officials
Paramedic chiefs can use the three Ps to communicate the organization’s expectations regarding operational preparedness to EMS providers
Qualifying EMTs would receive a 20 percent discount on local real estate taxes and up to a $300 tax break on the township’s earned income tax
Paul Gerdis, with Atlanta Professional Firefighters, said only 12 of the 25 who graduated in the class of 2016 passed the paramedic test
Walton County Sheriff’s Office said the EMS providers will respond to emergencies, evaluate new inmates and transport patients to medical facilities
“It’s often a very thankless job. You really have to have a passion and a drive to want to do this kind of work,” Spartanburg paramedic Jody Ledford said
Mix a little science with lots of trial and error to reframe a tough call or a challenging day
EMS agencies met with technical college officials to discuss how to bridge the skill gap with apprenticeships and courses
Here’s a breakdown of what an integrity interview is and what type of questions you can expect
Chief David Coatney is implementing staffing strategies to combat the shortage
The ability to hire DACA recipients as first responders varies state by state and department by department
Our co-hosts debate who has ultimate responsibility for clinical care, education and quality improvement
HHS, CDC commit opioid funding grant money to public health based models for combating the crisis
One volunteer EMS service is in danger of going out of business because of a lack of available EMTs
Broward commissioners approved spending $177,000 to purchase 176 body armor packages and helmets
Recommendations to reduce lights and ambulance siren use to less than 50 percent of responses and 5 percent of transports presented during EMS Focus webinar
Our co-hosts discuss the skills and knowledge you need to have to position yourself for the next step
Initiative aims to save lives, reduce illegal and prescription drug misuse, improve overdose and early interventions to treatment and recovery through education
EMS leaders must promote a culture that values professionalism and excellence, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation or religion
The memorable calls from a patient perspective identify the disparity in what EMS providers think is a job well done, and what patients think
Reframing conclusions about EMS as theories invites investigation into proof, engages staff and results in real change
Every EMS unit poses the challenge of determining when it is no longer fiscally wise to continue maintaining the vehicle
If the EMS profession truly wants to prioritize safety, we must address distracted driving and all the ways we currently make it worse
It’s better to decide how many current employees would make great FTOs instead of letting the number of new hires determine the number of FTOs needed
Convenience, cost and the flexibility of self-directed learning continue to propel online learning initiatives in EMS
We take a look at several news stories and expert perspectives surrounding the arrest of nurse Alex Wubbels
Our co-hosts discuss the incident in Utah where a nurse was arrested for following the directions of her written policy
