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.
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
Our co-hosts take an EMS leader and paramedic standpoint in order to help answer a listener’s question
The “public safety officer homebuyer assistance” program aims to improve safety in crime-plagued neighborhoods
Hadas Goldfarb claims she was discriminated for her religious beliefs
ECPI University hopes to decrease the number of unfilled positions with hands-on training
Investments include construction of a new EMS station as well as funding for ambulances
The report breaks down the findings from a 2016 survey of state EMS offices on licensure requirements, exemptions and special conditions for ground and helicopter EMS agencies
The ACPE represents the establishment of the first professional college within the field of paramedicine in the U.S.
There was an almost 62 percent drop in emergency room visits and a 63 percent decrease in ambulance use by frequent flyers
Kentucky delegation of EMS leaders asked congressional representatives to clarify that non-emergency, medically necessary ambulance services can’t be waived by the states
The Polk County EMS Director said the demands of the job are leading to depression and PTSD for some responders
The legislation would give departments the ability to charge, but not mandate a fee
Richmond Ambulance Authority’s clinical education staff was singled out for developing and maintaining an in-depth safe ambulance operator training program
The EMS providers said they’re getting paid overtime, but their pay scales were reduced so their wages did not increase
Our co-hosts discuss a story of an EMT that refused to respond to a call
When you truly listen to a group of angry EMS providers, there is always a bounce from negative complaints to positive affirmations
Follow these tips for explaining a mistake your manager made, responding to accusations of wrongdoing or suggesting an idea to improve your service
Forming a partnership with other EMS organizations in your region can improve the bottom line and provide better service to the community
The selection of one trauma center over another should not be the basis for making operational changes
Nicole Mittendorff’s mother said developing tough skin is not a firefighter’s job
The vote comes days after a judge dropped Alameda County from a federal lawsuit alleging it accepted illegal kickbacks
The union president wants Detroit EMS to respond rather than private EMS
The striking issue that the survey revealed is that state EMS offices are involved in functions of the EMS system of the past
Officials said the project is improving patient care and reducing unnecessary ER visits
A report found that 206 people hung up before their calls were answered in the first hour of a massive power outage
Do the right thing because it is right, but also do the right thing because your job, supported by the currency of public trust, depends on it
Teaching EMT and paramedic students with problem-based learning prepares them for how they will be expected to practice in the field
The current version of the legislation would allow states to apply for waivers to opt out of providing insurance coverage for essential benefits, including emergency care
Council members said they wanted to get a broad overview to gauge the agency’s performance, vacancies and use of resources
Testing plays an important role in the application and promotion process, but needs to evolve to remain valid and useful
The officer was transported to a level two trauma center, rather than a level one that was closer
The acting director of EMS said the EMT’s actions “grossly departed from the appropriate standard of care”