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.
Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times
“I’m passionate about my job, but the pace is becoming unmanageable”
A 536-pound bedridden man questions why emergency staff can’t transport him to doctor’s appointments
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on EMS response to protests
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson highlight the importance of peer support in light of an investigation into the death of a 24-year-old Pa. firefighter and EMT found dead in her car
In this issue: Cardiac arrest research dominates Eagles conference
Medical leaders presented studies on when to stop resuscitation efforts, the use of prehospital ultrasound, and how to use gravity to improve cerebral perfusion
Forming a strategic plan for your agency’s future is the easy part; the hard part is getting the people who will carry it out to believe in it as much as you do
Navigate criticism on social media in a way that reflects favorably on your EMS agency
Select an approach to job titles that reflects the issues and needs of modern EMS leaders
Daniel Kosler was among the first certified paramedics in the county and one of the longest serving members of the ambulance program created in 1972
In this issue: Page, Wolfberg & Wirth cautions leaders to set the tone for their workplace; EMS Strong 2015 advocacy campaign launched
You will find it in the balance between the human you are, and the superhuman the rest of the world expects
Firefighter Patrick Cullum discusses the pain and lessons from an incident that killed Chief Kenneth Lehr and his desire to honor his mentor and friend
EMS chief reflects on changes during 37-year-career and the support he receives from his wife and children
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EMS Strong is about reminding our colleagues that we are a respected part of the health care community, which will lead to more integrated, patient-centered care
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the advantages of a tiered response system where the bulk of EMS providers are basic EMTs
An EMS leader who uses these techniques to ‘flip the meeting’ will have a more engaged and efficient staff and a more agile and effective agency
EMS chiefs set the tone for workplace behavior and harassment; ‘what you allow, will continue’
Driver training is inadequate to the challenges of operating an ambulance and we need to devise a strategy to improve training and reassessment
Time allocation for EMS training is illogical and will increasingly be used to support accusations of negligence and liability
Technology, apps, and machines are essential for the sandwich generation caring for their ill parents and growing children
As the crisis unfolded Christian Hospital EMS personnel knew who they were, what to do, and how to get it done
A recent trip to Vietnam shows how our ability to lead is enhanced by understanding what compels others and ourselves to follow
EMS1 readers weigh in on how to best apply surplus funds (if any) from low gasoline and diesel prices.
Ebola crisis validated findings and illuminated importance of EMS as an equal and vital component in healthcare system
An EMS1 poll revealed the majority of EMS agencies have no policy in place; here’s how better prepare for such a tragic event
Arrowhead EMS speaker implores EMS managers to plan and prepare for the inevitability of a LODD in their organization
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a threat by an Ariz. ambulance company to go on strike over pension pay
In this issue: NASEMSO EMS standards project underway; On Leadership columns looks at employee perception of the agency’s ‘suck factor’
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