Management
It’s a two-way street; HR professionals should do more to understand the industry and fire/EMS leaders should better explain the needs of members
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
Finding a unified operational solution for your EMS agency can increase compliance and decrease costs
Traditional software solutions are quickly being replaced by cloud-based best-in-class software suites, but are they the best choice for EMS agencies
An audit of the company’s business practices highlighted the need for an HR professional
EMS leader and advocate Raphael Barishansky discusses his EMS career path from a volunteer EMT to the highest levels of state government
The “Madman, Architect, Carpenter, Judge” technique is a useful process to convey complex ideas to field personnel, agency leaders and community stakeholders
Paramedic chiefs need to assign training that is current, relevant and accurate
Immersion in cynicism takes a toll on the mind, body and spirit and those who sense their values slipping to often get off the ambulance and onto a fire company
Here are four takeaways from The New York Times investigation into the failed private equity investments and mismanagement of EMS businesses
The New Jersey hospital-based crew is on unpaid administrative leave pending an investigation into their behavior
EMS chiefs must develop the right competencies and skills in order to thrive in a changing health care landscape
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
Dallas Fire-Rescue officials are optimistic the community paramedic program revenue will increase as it educates “frequent flyers” and reduces hospital readmissions
The unspecified behaviors, reported through self-policing from within Okaloosa County EMS, are also the subject of a criminal investigation
Whether she was bullied or not, Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide should make chiefs and officers take a hard look at their department’s culture
These concrete actions will help firefighters, paramedics and officers eliminate harassing behavior from their departments
Eradicating harassing behavior toward female firefighters and paramedics will take more than good policy and practice
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act mandates pharmaceutical tracking, tracing and documentation for EMS agencies
Memphis is looking at data-driven backing for community paramedicine or even a public-shaming campaign to rein in costs
The paper focuses its attention of the critical issues of stress, mental health and suicide in EMS
These are universal strategies for effective emails, social media posts, text messages and official reports
Here is why paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to have a drug-free workplace policy to restrict EMS provider marijuana use
The appeals court stay of a lower court’s decision allows the controversial take over of EMS in Camden by Cooper University Hospital to happen, pending appeal
The indictments name a husband, wife and two of their daughters for the long-running theft scheme
Progressive discipline, mandatory reporting and regular performance evaluations can improve the quality of patient care
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the ethics of six responders who followed a man’s request to stop CPR on his wife without having DNR paperwork
If you treat everyone equally, no one will feel the need to go above and beyond because they don’t feel their actions are recognized or rewarded
EMS1 readers react to the acquisition announcement with optimism, questions and caution
