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.
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency
The mishmash of untested PPE available is not proven to guard against Ebola; here’s how to get the best available PPE
He worked as an emergency physician, and the chief medical officer on a U.S. training vessel before holding the EMS post for three decades
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate if it makes sense to put more BLS providers on the street while scaling back ALS for calls that better match their skills
EMS can get emotional; at some point your behavior is bound to hurt those around you, and it will take more than a simple ‘I’m sorry’ to fix things
Dr. Alex Garza on safely managing the virus, the transport role EMS will play, the chances of a vaccine, and if the world has the resources to fight this disease
This exercise leads to an understanding of your agency’s core values, which helps motivate employees at every level
Healthy conflict challenges the status quo, forces teams to consider different points of view, and results in a high-accountability environment
Allina Health’s management of a traumatic ambulance crash is a lesson in how to put core values first
The closed door meeting comes on the heals of an incident involving another slow response time, and the death of a 94-year-old at the scene
The 134 replacement ambulances were designed with paramedic feedback and will resemble European ambulances
EMS, fire and police who want pension benefits for same-sex partners will have to wait longer
Despite its 80 recommendations, the review credits responders’ efforts during the unprecedented bedlam
The study will focus on how the county would bill for services and collect payments under the new model
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the importance of putting the patient first, how to handle the Ebola outbreak, and why EMS providers should have more respect for narcotics
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the spread of the virus, and the panic it’s causing among EMS agencies and the general public
We may assume we’re well prepared to contain a possible outbreak, but it’s definitely worth the few minutes to review the basics of infection control
The guidelines highlight key areas to enhance overall preparation and response to potential or diagnosed Ebola patients
Chief Joanne Hayes-White’s supporters say the criticisms are unfair; the mayor has rejected calls for her departure
Veteran responder Michael Stadulis replaces the recently retired chief, and will continue to act as a shift paramedic while managing the department
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Dr. Peter Antevy, who discusses the importance of confidence when treating pediatric patients
Firefighters wrote a letter to the mayor citing a grave crisis in direction and leadership
The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?
Our procedures for potential disasters are often too slow, but a rapid response based on anticipated outcomes can change that
The Reno, Nev. EMS agency expects the savings through 2015 it’s 2-year-old program that includes a nurse healthline, community paramedicine and ambulance transport alternatives
Collaborative leaders use “persuasion, technical competence, relationship skills and political smarts” to get to the desired goal
One of the most debilitating characteristics of an underachieving leader is to be a micro manager; instead hire the right kind of people who can help you lead
Dia Gainor, executive director of the National Association of State EMS Officials, envisions a future where responders will get real-time data on the best route to an incident, and smart cars will scan themselves for damages in a crash
