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.
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
Here are the five EMS documentation mistakes that deny patients coverage they deserve and EMS agencies fair compensation for their services
Having an engaged, committed workforce is the best way to improve patient care
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders can ensure pediatric patients receive the correct care with right preparation, equipment and training
“Terrorism & the Medical Environment” is designed to help save lives, money, property and medical professionals who are the victims and saviors of terrorist attacks
Local leaders, communities, agency leaders and the media all have a responsibility to help support emergency responders’ well-being through research, intervention, policy and education
The effects of sleep deprivation are akin to alcohol intoxication; build a safe sleep room and a culture of watching over tired medics
Immersion in cynicism takes a toll on the mind, body and spirit and those who sense their values slipping to often get off the ambulance and onto a fire company
EMS1 readers share their non-clinical interests, subjects for further study and their biggest job-related concerns
The Winthrop Ambulance Service and surrounding fire departments are equipping personnel with EMS body armor for everyday use
The nation’s medical tactical response team answers the call when mass casualty medical care is needed
Here are four takeaways from The New York Times investigation into the failed private equity investments and mismanagement of EMS businesses
There is a significant correlation between operational stress, organizational stress, critical incident stress, alcohol use and post-traumatic stress
A recent story shows the importance of understanding how to handle patients threatening suicide and that we’ve got a lot of opportunity to improve training and response
The John Mackey Memorial Act extends line-of-duty death benefits to many Kentucky EMS personnel
Modern and legacy 911 telecommunication systems have weaknesses and potential failure points, which puts civilians and responders at risk
The chief reflected on the changes EMS technology and equipment has gone through over the course of four decades
EMT Kyle Lathon was arrested after a fight with his partner and striking mailboxes and a transformer with the ambulance at a high speed
EMS organizations must have a HIPAA policy to direct when and who can provide information about a patient
The private ambulances have eased D.C. Fire and EMS’s ability to respond to emergency calls
The video shows the EMTs choosing to continue to wait for their food at a White Castle location instead of answering a call from dispatch
An off-duty paramedic used a radio traffic app to update a comment on the Pulse Facebook page throughout the incident
The new tradition will recognize the contributions of the department’s firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics
The New Jersey hospital-based crew is on unpaid administrative leave pending an investigation into their behavior
EMS chiefs must develop the right competencies and skills in order to thrive in a changing health care landscape
A growing population with more chronically ill patients and budget pressures demands all EMS agencies work diligently to provide appropriate services to their community
The federal lawsuit alleges a culture of harassment and discrimination during and after the EMT, ER tech underwent transition from male to female
A diversified portfolio of revenue streams will help ensure that the organization has the funds to meet current and future needs.
The ‘Ban the Box’ campaign, as well as EEOC guidance, needs to be considered when asking applicants to disclose criminal convictions
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
The evidence tells us that not using red lights and sirens should be the rule – and using them should be an infrequent exception
