Paramedic Chief
The news items, feature articles, videos and more you find here are selected specifically with paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders in mind. This content will give those who are charged with running a department or agency the tools, information and insight they need to excel as leaders and managers.
No one wants to join a sinking ship
Colorado Springs, Sacramento and Richmond: Integrating analytics into decision-making to enhance patient outcomes, personnel support and sustainable operations
Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
Brian Hupp, director of EMS at the Maury Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss tabletop MCI exercises
O’Hare joins the podcast to discuss training and lessons from his role in the Boston Marathon bombing response
Penn Township EMS Chief Ron Johnson was deployed to Iraq with the Indiana National Guard for a year, serving as a flight paramedic on an Army medical helicopter
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, less than half of EMS feels adequately prepared to respond
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President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
Taking action to evaluate, educate and integrate diversity in the EMS workplace
From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
“Find the people who know how important mental health is and stick with them”
Accountable EMS systems: Why they are different and misunderstood, and perform better
The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
Operation Warp Speed – boldly going where no mass inoculation has gone before
Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel
Learn more about optimizing EMS efficiency through dynamic deployment models
Words of wisdom to help avoid those common pitfalls of taking on a leadership role, aka entering the ‘minefield’
Despite extensive research finding lights and siren use makes little difference in patient outcomes, and in fact causes harm to patients, providers and the public, too many continue to respond hot
4 ways to weed toxic leaders out of your EMS agency and how to cope if your boss is one of them
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
Field officers must manage the tactical direction to guide EMTs and paramedics to do their jobs more safely, effectively and efficiently
Former Virginia Beach EMS Chief Bruce Edwards, who died on Saturday at age 72, served as chief for 32 years and helped shape the organization
It’s vital for chiefs, field officers and providers alike to help members manage both immediate and cumulative trauma
A just culture and a basic internal investigation framework can help leaders prevent and address misconduct
