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.
Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
If you’re tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth
Jay Fitch shares what to expect at this year’s leadership forum, from ET3 to practitioner health and safety, to the biggest controversies in EMS
A procession was held overnight in Milwaukee as the firefighter’s body was brought to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office
Establish a concrete but flexible mission and communicate the vision with EMS providers and the community to chart a course for success
EMS leaders triage improvement projects, remove roadblocks and celebrate well-executed projects
Focus on front-line operations, structured scalability and agency-specific enhancements
Find a mentor, start with what’s important and train like you fight to accelerate your EMS training and become an expert
Follow these five tips to captivate your audience, include easy-to-see visuals, follow the rule of sevens and avoid panel discussions that will put your audience to sleep
Our co-hosts discuss the new American Paramedic Association and its creation out of a need to represent the voices of paramedics in the field
New York EMS volunteers swap paper reports for digital documentation
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Carlos Rosario shares his recovery after being struck on a roadway and promotes safety during Distracted Driver Awareness Month
EMS clinical leaders need to review and consider the research before implementing a new CPR technique
Define what behaviors are off limits and what to do if an assault against emergency responders does occur
Learn what CMS will offer for reimbursement for alternative destinations and treat in place, and who will have the have the final say in the ET3 model
From changes in the payor mix to compliance issues and data breaches, don’t hide under the covers when fiscal challenges rear their ugly heads
Titrating naloxone through an intranasal dose through a nebulizer and monitoring with capnography can reduce the risks of opioid withdrawal symptoms to the patient and EMS provider
Volunteer EMS providers are motivated by respect; use appreciation, clear expectations and creature comforts to keep them engaged and satisfied
An EMS agency success story in improving patient care and service, with financial benefits for the agency and EMS providers
“That guy” policies are top candidates to remove from your EMS employee manual or student handbook
How EMS organizations are losing good employees with low pay scales
The top EMS issues are more complex than ever and state representatives must hear the value of EMS from field providers and paramedic chiefs
High-quality EMS research, according to Dr. Remle Crowe, will improve the health and safety of EMS providers and their patients
Medical clearance of psychiatric emergencies in the field
Our co-hosts sit down with NAEMT president as he describes the changes agencies will need to make to be ready for the ET3 reimbursement model
The county will pay $7,600 for Bobby Bohn’s school, and will also pay him to take 1,200 hours of classes, 450 hours of ambulance rides and hospital hours
Our co-hosts sit down with the NAEMSP president to discuss how the new reimbursement model will transform all aspects of the industry
Eight ways to shape caregiver communications with patients and 4 key considerations for leading millennials
Find out the specifics of the Emergency Treat, Triage and Transport payment model, and how will it affect your EMS agency
EMS leaders react to ET3, HHS reimbursement model that recognizes the value of community paramedicine and emphasizes quality and outcomes
Planning active shooter response training with police, fire, EMS and medivac helicopters is a complex and challenging task
Researchers said many paramedics in their study ignored World Health Organization guidelines when soap and water or antiseptic rub was needed