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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A fatal mistake. A missed intervention. Learn how EMS leaders are confronting a culture of silence with science-backed strategies to protect providers and patients alike.
With shifting legislation and rising costs, EMS leaders must master the art of financial transparency. This guide demystifies ambulance funding models, cost drivers and how to make the numbers make sense.
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
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Exploring how data informs change, improves clinical outcomes and drives leadership decisions
Eliminate bias and develop a program that provides optimal clinical, operational and financial performance
Supporting the professional development goals of your practitioners will set them up for a rewarding EMS career
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Bottom line up front: Why the Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing Advisory Committee Report is important for EMS
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