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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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
Here’s four proactive measures EMS employers can take to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace
Whether implementing a major initiative or making small policy shifts, two-way communication with every level of the organization is critical
Identifying and preparing the next generation of leaders for your department is a critical responsibility
Regardless of its cost, helicopter transport is a treatment choice and should not be chosen out of convenience
With the worrying state of the current global and national climate, it would be helpful to know what we were facing on a local level
The agency is the only EMS provider in the state with CAAS accreditation
Each topic is delivered in a real-life scenario and concludes with a question to encourage deeper reflection on the reader’s own organizational culture
Dennis Rowe said he is looking forward to addressing the national issues that are important to EMS providers
The panel will help draft the new agenda and gather important input from the EMS community and public
NAEMT survey finds type of ePCR training and social media experience as predictors for ePCR software usability
The association has also created preparation courses for individuals to help them understand the format and style of the examinations
NHTSA “Beyond EMS Data Collection” report identifies steps for EMS improvement and quality to become information driven
The report focuses on envisioning an information-driven future and what is needed to turn the vision into reality
This “it takes a public safety village” approach to officer training is successful and repeatable in any jurisdiction
Learn how one EMS agency improved EMS provider performance with an Olympic-themed competition
Continuing education is more than a requirement; it is a benefit that to help providers do their jobs better
Ensure your EMS billing is in compliance at the start of the calendar year or fiscal year with five important resolutions
In order to efficiently and effectively run an EMS system, leaders need to understand indicators of their organization’s health
Here are six immediate actions for EMS leaders to join the EMS 3.0 transformation
As EMS will always be the ultimate health care safety net, there are new and expanding opportunities as health care and EMS enter version 3.0
This issue explores efforts to improve ambulance safety, shining a light both on technological advances and ways to improve driver behavior
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This damage can result in long-term impairment, such as behavioral abnormalities, reduced impulse control, emotional outbursts, violence and even suicide
The panel will discuss top causes of EMS injuries and measures providers can take to prevent such incidents
During Dr. Fiona Moore’s tenure, cardiac arrest survival rates doubled
Tucson’s pilot program is pulling habitual 911 callers out of the system, here’s how
Fairbanks Paramedic Academy graduates and students took home first place in every category, crediting their training and education for their wins
Develop these five habits to greatly improve your business-writing skills
Improvement science helps leaders understand why there are changes in performance
We can both benefit from, and provide benefits to, the overall health of our community through public health partnerships