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.
Assistant Chief Joel Koehn on servant leadership, empowering his team and focusing on organizational culture
The role of reliable connectivity options in the modern EMS landscape
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
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
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