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.
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions
Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow
A 3-step guide to disciplinary action that demonstrates good faith, while putting the responsibility for their actions on employees
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
“Every arm counts:” 4 ways to encourage more people in your community to get vaccinated
Develop clear parameters with these roles for mentors, mentees and managers
Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty on an intoxicated EMT
Chief Ernesto Rodriguez, who has served as ATCEMS chief since 2008, will retire at the end of May
Examining the flaws in traditional employee reviews, and how organizational culture impacts engagement
On and off-the-record training to teach new leaders how to achieve change, and that in some cases, failure is “OK”
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?
Discover the metrics agencies should consider tracking, how to package that data to influence decision-makers and how to improve the quality of ePCR reporting
Very little in a university setting follows a strict top-down approach
Regulation, documentation and benchmarking recommendations for managing fleet maintenance and vehicle replacement cycle
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
Learn tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, leading with conviction and setting boundaries from three rising EMS leaders
Leadership involves techniques that direct the energies and abilities of a group toward the common accomplishments and planned objectives of the organization
5 Texas EMS medical directors recount the operational and 911 triage challenges recent weather posed as power outages afflicted the region
Connecting patients to advanced levels of care to provide the right level of intervention at the right time, in the right place
MCHD achieves 250% increase in FSED transports, a sustained change that benefits all stakeholders
We cannot allow complacency to distract us from training, health, PPE and bringing calm to chaos
Mentoring, coaching and leader development/training programs share the same requirements for success
Breaking down significant updates to grant programs and next steps for obtaining funding
Collaboration, support and sharing non-traditional approaches are essential in this world of moving goal posts
The incoming AAA president advises leaders on how to leverage resources, reports on discussion with Biden/Harris transition team
Risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the protocol for medically treating patients who are in the custody of law enforcement
The AIMHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures
A paramedic says she was sexual harassed by a division chief while seeking a job at Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, and that the department head tried to cover it up
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