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.
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Regardless of why an error happened, the focus should be on preventing any future errors, supporting the provider’s remediation plan and helping them move on
Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for paramedics now as they were in the heat of the campaign
Department of Public Health officials state that Daniel McCall misrepresented his credentials to teach an EMT class
National EMS Billing had uploaded a 1,105-page document to the courts’ website, which allows anyone with internet access to see the information
Paul Tarashuk was struck and killed by a vehicle after first responders released him while he was experiencing a schizophrenic episode
The EOCC lawsuit states that AMR refused the request of a pregnant paramedic for light duty during her third trimester
The situation comes after Owensboro Health announced plans to exit an ambulance agreement, leaving the region without a secondary emergency medical transport service
The law takes effect immediately under conditions in which the animal is in danger of death or severe injury due to exposure
Approaching casual relationships intentionally in EMS has lasting implications for improving engagement and optimism in the EMS workforce
The former Vernon County Ambulance district director and bookkeeper were sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $270,000
President Trump signed into law an extension of the Sept. 11 victim fund through 2092
The shooting occurred during an annual garlic festival that attracts more than 100,000 people
The rate increase will allow AMR to be more competitive with wages and salaries which will help recruit and retain employees
Policies, training and cyber handwashing contribute to preventing malware attacks, phishing attempts and accidental data breaches
Advanced life support measures exist on a spectrum, shifting the definition of ALS vs BLS
Arkansas-based Survival Flight will take over air ambulance services in September after the current service, Air Methods, quit abruptly
Healthcare humorist David Glickman delivered an entertaining and inspiring collection of jokes, songs and stories to EMS leaders
ResilientFirst is based on research showing the most effective way of insulating first responders from traumatic stress injuries is to increase their resilience
EMS agencies in Florida started the program and were able to successfully reduce the infant mortality rate from 13 deaths a year to three
Mid-level leaders in EMS agencies face many pitfalls and scrutiny as they manage up and manage down within the organization
Pasquotank-Camden EMS is moving to a secure cloud-based system after hackers found a software vulnerability and were able to access 15 years of patient records
Officials said bill payments have slowed for services rendered, which leaves the ambulance service unable to keep up with its expenses
In addition to an excess levy approved in 2017 and transport fees, the renewal levy would represent about a third of the department’s funding
Using data, AMR can position ambulances accordingly and reduce the response time from the moment they get the call to administering Narcan to the patient
The board voted 4-0 to authorize Chairwoman Virginia Alexander to send out contract notices detailing the increase from $3.98 to $4.35 per call
Senate Bill 418, would allow departments to obtain prescriptions for, purchase and distribute EpiPens to firefighters, police with training on how to administer the drug
The airline will begin carrying naloxone in medical kits after a passenger was found in the bathroom unresponsive
The agreement pays Gold Cross a $400,000 subsidy for the remainder of the year, a $600,000 subsidy in 2020 and $650,000 in 2021 and 2022
The incident resulted in a scathing investigation, which revealed the fire department had been practicing medical techniques on dead bodies for at least 25 years
Officials approved the new building due to the need for a 911 communications center that can withstand man-made and natural disasters
St. Joseph County is the second area in the state to use the app, made possible through a partnership between Ind. cities, townships and the 911 dispatch center
From technical and decision-making proficiency to humility and ambition, these characteristics help leaders propel EMS agencies to a future of success