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.
Alan Cowen, fire deputy chief (ret.) Los Angeles City Fire Department, reflects on leadership lessons
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Julie Lahr, who has been in EMS for 16 years, said she started thinking outside the box after realizing the impact community paramedics and mental health specialists could make in the field
Top takeaways for prehospital care of diabetic patients after filtering 2.5 million EMS encounters in the EMS Index
Our co-hosts respond to a listener’s email regarding where medical marijuana fits into public safety, especially EMS
Communication is critical to ensure that emergency department resources are available and ready for your patient
Councilmember Chris Seelbach plans to introduce legislation that would merge the city’s 911 center with the county after a dying teen could not be located
Considerations for planning interdisciplinary training and staging include properly equipping EMS providers and developing a common lexicon
Weigh the pros and cons of partnering with a billing partner to maximize your revenue
EMS leaders set the tone for nurturing employees and moving organizations forward with integrity
Regardless of title, an EMS company officer culture focuses on accountability, supervision, structure and crew resource management
National Health Services officials said the problem happens so often that some agencies are looking into audio alerts to remind EMS providers to fill up with the right fuel
Jay Fitch discusses EMS trends, from finding value in data, to the EMS Agenda 2050 project, that will highlight the retreat-like conference in Phoenix
Decoding the myth of poor responder resiliency, stress and responder fatigue in EMS
A petition urging Governor Bill Haslam to create legislation preventing workers’ fatigue has reached over 3,000 signatures
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
