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.
Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident
Matt Zavadsky discusses the CMS disclosure and the latest in the move to fund treatment in place
Zavadsky details the potential changes to the MedStar system and his new position with the PWW Advisory Group
The goal of EMS quality improvement should be the efficient correction of inappropriate practices and behaviors, not exacting vengeance
The follow-up visits will be made to put Narcan into the hands of caregivers and addicts
States that try to set rules are met with lawsuits that argue air ambulances fall under the Airline Deregulation Act, which prevents states from interfering with fares, routes and services
Officials said fire and EMS departments have been going on 10 to 12 overdose calls a day this year
The city wants firefighters to maintain their license throughout their career; the union is advocating for it to be required only a portion of that time
Follow these rules to help your EMS agency or fire department take the next step in success with grant applications
Our co-hosts discuss the importance of regional and state EMS conferences and why they tend to be an underutilized source of education
Securing data in an EMS environment is critical to avoiding breaches of patient information and triggering mandatory reporting
The rationale for firefighters being equipped with the medication was a spike in overdose drug deaths
NHTSA is seeking responses to a specific set of questions to guide the next 30 years of evolution in EMS
Critics say the current system encourages the overprescribing of addictive drugs, fueling an epidemic of overdoses tied to the opioid medications
From eclipsing natural disasters to devastating economic downturns, how will you get back up and running quickly?
RFPs and contracts for local ambulance services will require organizations to measure and report more than simply response time
A study indicated that 75 percent of EMS recruits are obese and overweight; the program will help personnel improve their nutrition, fitness and well-being
Officials said the department’s lack of a permanent medical director and new operation of private ambulance services is slowing down training exercises
The department is testing the program in an effort to improve response times to critical calls
Hospitals have made a variety of policy and procedural changes to get patients in and out of the emergency department faster
Using hospital outcomes to evaluate field performance
Despite co-workers’ complaints about his return, Illinois law protects his job from off-duty behavior
Officials recommended adding a ninth ambulance to operate during peak hours; they’re also in need of more volunteers
The city approved contracts for two private ambulance companies to help provide services during the RNC
In one incident, Allan Reyna was called to help a patient suffering respiratory distress at a nursing home; a witness said he threw an oxygen tank that struck and injured another patient
The SUVs will be staffed by four firefighters for EMS calls; the goal of the smaller vehicles is to reduce wear and tear on larger, more expensive fire trucks
Lisa Grande was the first woman promoted to an officer rank in the department; she was terminated eight months later
Our co-hosts talk about why online self-study is becoming the new evolution in EMS education
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
The new plan is set to go in effect on April 15; there has been major opposition from the city council members and residents
The companies had their permits temporarily suspended after failing to meet requirements set by the city
Is it occupational discrimination to exclude private EMS providers from LODD benefits?
True loyalty is pushing for improvement, rather than accepting substandard patient care from your peers and co-workers
