Legislation and Funding
Legislation and funding issues always affect EMS budgets and operations. Use this topic to find out how the latest economic news is affecting EMS.
In addition to consulting with specialists, telehealth can also allow follow-up care as you treat and release patients in their homes
Contact your representatives about the proposed EMS Staffing and Support Act
Keeping the strain on EMS providers front of mind
It is the fourth year in a row Delegate Chad Lovejoy has introduced the legislation
Monroe County Clerk Donald Evans said STAT EMS’s intention is not to take 911 calls away from the Peterstown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
On this episode, our co-hosts weigh in on a hotly debated topic within the first responder community regarding a pediatric transport in a fire engine
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
MCHD achieves 250% increase in FSED transports, a sustained change that benefits all stakeholders
Alert Ambulance Service Inc. has hired dozens of laid-off nurses and paramedics since March, nearly doubling its workforce
The bill aims to reimburse ambulance providers who can’t transport some patients due to lack of available hospital beds
Acadian Ambulance will offer treatment in place and alternative destination transport ahead of the launch of ET3, in which Acadian will participate next month
Decatur Fire & Rescue officials said the agency may need to stop responding to medical calls if the city does not take action to recruit and retain more medics
The state bill would create protections for EMS providers who render medical care to law enforcement K-9s injured in the line of duty and transport them in an ambulance
The deadline for four Congressional Fire Services Institute awards has been extended to Feb. 12, 2021
The rejection of American Medical Response’s appeal clears the way for the city to move forward with its switch to Falck USA
While the state will select and pay for a consultant, the study will include input from “fire chiefs, fire and EMS personnel and municipal leaders”
On this episode, our co-hosts discuss legislation that is being introduced that would make the use of ketamine as a means to incapacitate a criminal suspect a crime
Bill sponsor Sen. Daniel Thatcher said Utah could become the first state to have teams of EMS professionals specifically trained and licensed to respond to behavioral health emergencies
The band was selected by the Biden Presidential Inaugural Committee to perform for the “Parade Across America”
Wait time – in a queue of ambulance outside the ED, or a line of stretchers in the hallway – can be improved with these strategies and expectations
The proposed bill would allow small communities that provide joint ambulance services to recruit drivers without medical training to operate emergency vehicles
The state will collect infection and quarantine data voluntarily submitted by public safety agencies to better combat the virus’ spread among first responders
Breaking down significant updates to grant programs and next steps for obtaining funding
The proposed legislation would impose penalties on paramedics or law enforcement who use ketamine “as a means to incapacitate” a criminal suspect
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
Fire, EMS, police and 911 departments in Porter County are collaborating to apply for funding for the more efficient alerting system
The owner of First Response Ambulance Service says the company will not buy new ambulances unless fines and penalties that could put it out of business are changed
A charge of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds was filed in the District of Columbia against Andrew Williams, a Sanford firefighter
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
The firefighter-paramedic was reportedly seen in a photograph outside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the riot
President-elect Joe Biden said he will release most available doses, in contrast to the current approach of conserving supply to guarantee availability of second shots
The incoming AAA president advises leaders on how to leverage resources, reports on discussion with Biden/Harris transition team
The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California
