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Paramedic Chief

Produced in partnership with NEMSMA, Paramedic Chief: Best Practices for the Progressive EMS Leader provides the latest research and most relevant leadership advice to EMS managers and executives. From emerging trends to analysis and insight, practical case studies to leadership development advice, Paramedic Chief is packed with useful, valuable ideas you simply can’t get anywhere else.

LATEST ARTICLES

Study: Trauma centers less likely to treat women

Research also looks at pain management for patients, and depression among EMTs

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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Whistleblower talks about his EMS career and new leadership role

Rural/Metro executive Robert “Boo” Heffner accused the agency of cheating San Diego out of revenues in 2010, and then moved on to Falck, a Denmark company that operates fire and EMS services in 37 countries worldwide

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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Fla. EMS service launches programs to fill in training gaps

From its rescue swimmer programs to its innovative use of data to improve clinical care, Nature Coast EMS is continually seeking out ways to be more efficient while doing more for the community

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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How to improve STEMI care in rural areas

To determine the barriers to timely STEMI treatment in rural areas, a team of researchers conducted a web-based survey of 65 critical access hospitals in Nebraska

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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How EMS is not patient-centered

We must have communication practices that encourage people to speak about concerns, and encourage others to hear those concerns and give them due consideration

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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Study: More stroke victims transported to hospital by ambulance

Studies also explore at how extreme temperatures affect EMS response, and the use of long backboards

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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Q&A: Chicago medical director discusses mobile integrated health care

Eric Beck also uses a personal story as a powerful reminder of the importance of having a robust EMS system for responding to life-threatening injuries

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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Finding a new seat at the healthcare table

The goals of all health care reform efforts are summed up by the “Triple Aim": lowered costs, improved patient experience and improved outcomes

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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Improving continuity of care in Kansas

Sedgwick County EMS implemented a policy where patients transported to an ED who call 911 again within 72 hours must be transported to the same ED

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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Improvements announced to federal health benefits for responders

Attorney General Eric Holder plans to bring PSOB functions, including legal, under one roof, in an effort to ensure that fallen or injured officers and their families receive benefits in a timely manner

September 02, 2014 07:50 PM

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