Human Resources
When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
The online training is designed to educate EMS and healthcare providers on issues facing the transgender community and how to adequately care for individuals
The culture, good or bad, EMS leaders cultivate can make or break an EMS agency
Our co-hosts continue their discussion with EMS1 columnist and defense attorney David Givot on the impact medical marijuana has in EMS
Embrace change, empower leaders and remove cancer are three factors to evolve an EMS agency and avoid the pitfalls of stagnation
Use these actions to positively improve employee engagement and satisfaction by demonstrating value and appreciation
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Greg Friese to discuss the most recent EMS trend report and what it means for industry personnel
Suzanne Grimes alleged that Sentara Healthcare fired her because she filed a complaint that her colleague made explicit comments about her body
This free white paper describes the steps needed to build a case for automated scheduling that aligns with your agency’s goals
Improve productivity, accuracy, compliance and visibility by automating employee scheduling and integration with payroll and other key systems
The breaks are required every four hours for non-salaried employees
Engaging millennials is about more than simply welcoming a new generation to the workplace; it’s about accepting a seismic shift in how we view careers, technology and innovation
EMS chief explains Allina Health EMS business case for increasing workforce diversity to improve patient care and the organization’s ROI
If you have any of these signs, then it’s time to face the music and accept your destiny to become a paramedic
An audit of the company’s business practices highlighted the need for an HR professional
As the service expands, county voters approve the first EMS user fee bump since 1986
Once a volunteer EMS agency decides to hire paid EMTs, these questions must be answered before the positions are announced and interviews begin
Social media comments made in haste and frustration are causing public safety personnel to lose their jobs and the community’s trust
A firefighter wrote Black Lives Matters protesters blocking the interstate “WILL get run over!”
The ‘Ban the Box’ campaign, as well as EEOC guidance, needs to be considered when asking applicants to disclose criminal convictions
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
The unspecified behaviors, reported through self-policing from within Okaloosa County EMS, are also the subject of a criminal investigation
This free whitepaper will help your agency capitalize on trends in data use and improve performance
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
Use a comprehensive social media policy to set expectations for appropriate social media use on duty and off the job
The class of 29 EMTs joins a department that is responding to more medical emergencies than ever before
A Detroit woman protesting for a $15 per hour minimum wage was asked to compare her work to the lifesaving duties of paramedics
The majority of Sunstar paramedics opted into the program and new hire applications doubled since the bonus was announced
Pay members if you want to become a paid service, otherwise use these tips to recognize and motivate your EMS volunteers
Highly detailed and specific protocols might create better employees but they don’t create better providers
