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.
Explore the intersection of severe weather and emergency services with forecasting trends, infrastructure vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive planning
Compare insights from both readiness- and demand-driven models
Regardless of why an error happened, the focus should be on preventing any future errors, supporting the provider’s remediation plan and helping them move on
Learn where to find willing partners and payers for an EMS telehealth navigation program
Visibility into your revenue stream, but also ensuring you have the proper resources available to consistently submit clean claims and stay caught up on billing is crucial to success
The Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) Model will move forward despite the decision to withdraw the NOFO
Readers share how they’re reacting to the grand jury indictment of two Colorado paramedics following the death of Elijah McClain
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
Why EMS leadership must back a culture of wellness
An AIMHI expert panel shares best practices for shortening wall time and discuss the legal consequences of ambulance parking
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts are joined by two members of the EMS Leadership Academy to discuss the organization and the upcoming EMS Leadership Summit
Every EMS provider and leader has an obligation to heed the important lessons from the Elijah McClain case
The Colo. grand jury indictment of two paramedics calls ketamine a “deadly weapon,” a category normally used for guns and knives in criminal complaints
Starting paramedic pay for paramedics is just below $13 per hour, well below other Tampa-area agencies
Ray Mollers becomes the principal administrator for organization that facilitates the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their duties
ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare will serve 600,000 north Harris County, Texas residents with 40 ambulances
Think big and act small, time it right using “commitment devices,” and focus on positive reinforcement and social norms
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome listener Ronnie Hall, who flips the script on the traditional guest dynamic by asking the co-hosts his own questions
Shattering assumptions with a case study roundup
Key takeaways and memorable moments from the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum
Explore ongoing research into fatigue and strategies to both prevent and manage it
5 PA highlights: The practical application for physician assistants
Bryan Bledsoe: “EMS must be fixed with bulldozers not tweezers”
Fitch & Associates partners orchestrated the non-profit as a surprise for Founding partner Jay Fitch, PhD, to advance EMS leadership opportunities
Jessica Cox shared lessons of resilience and courage to inspire EMS leaders during the Pinnacle EMS keynote presentation
Richard Zuschlag, Acadian Ambulance Chairman and CEO, issues urgent plea for help in “a positive way” to increase vaccination of employees and their friends and family
It’s critical we maintain strong convictions that define who we are and what we do to better serve our community
Kevin Lanterman, a 29-year veteran of Sedgwick County EMS, was chosen by county management following the resignation of the previous director
Rob Lawrence and Scott Moore on how to retain EMS staff through the first year
The missing 16-year-old is the granddaughter of retired Verde Valley Fire, Ambulance chiefs and is the niece of a Cottonwood firefighter
The AAA/Newton 360 turnover survey measures the cost of replacing EMTs and paramedics
With a rising percentage of the workforce working a side gig or as a freelancer, services will need to adapt to recruit generations satisfied by being their own boss
Tanir Ami, CEO of California’s CARESTAR Foundation on diversifying the prehospital care workforce and improving health outcomes
