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.
From burnout to broken trust, the warning signs are everywhere
Medics weigh in on how skilled nursing facility policies and staffing gaps overburden EMS and the ED
No family should have to wonder whether their loved one might still be alive if an ambulance had arrived sooner
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality?
New guidelines call for police to adopt restraint practices that emphasize medical awareness and collaboration with EMS to reduce fatalities
Everyone has a bad day, but providers exhibiting these traits create a toxic work environment for the whole crew
Are you guilty of any of these?
Books
Chief Alan Cowen was inspired by a train crash he witnessed as a child to become “one of the rescuers”
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
Stay interviews help employees feel valued, respected and supported, improving their engagement and motivation
Embracing smarter, more effective strategies to keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession
More than ever, those on the front lines need to see their work elevated and appreciated
Learn how to level up your leadership without alienating your workforce
Our co-hosts discuss Cebollero’s recent Forbes article about tips for constructing a leadership development program
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
Our co-hosts take an EMS leader and paramedic standpoint in order to help answer a listener’s question
Empowering the next generation to lead with empathy, integrity and a commitment to the well-being of others through the principles of servant leadership
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
Office of Rural Health found that services with six or fewer members are at high risk of unexpected service outage
Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experience serving the public
Fitch & Associates and EMS1 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity
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
Build systems where staff can be rock stars: Insights from Drs. Dave Williams and Jonathan Studnek
Leadership development, emotional intelligence and the importance of mentorship
Ambulance services cannot afford to feed the billing department incomplete, inaccurate or misrepresented information
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
The patient care report needs to clearly and consistently demonstrate that patients received good patient care
Be thorough, timely and proofread your PCRs to ensure your treatments and professionalism won’t be called into question
Monroe County Fire Rescue’s EMS chief faced several charges including evidence tampering, witness tampering and altering patient records
With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in New York, this decision is expected to boost those numbers as more pursue certification through the National Registry
