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.
How EMS agencies can work with states to obtain Rural Health Transformation Program funding
This conversation explores how to lead with integrity, courage, and humility in today’s world
From Medicare cuts to billing delays, Asbel Montes joins Rob Lawrence to share practical strategies EMS agencies can use to weather the reimbursement storm
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Learn how agencies have overcome obstacles to innovate and improve clinical, financial and operational elements in their systems
A more diverse EMS workforce provides more equitable care
We can’t replace people, but we can grow new leaders
The West Allis Fire Department is educating its community and improving OHCA survival rates
You cannot fill another’s bucket if your own bucket is empty; invest in yourself
In this episode, host Chris Cebollero is joined by guest host Mike Touchstone, past president of NEMSMA, to talk about the foundations of professionalism
Every leader’s to-do list should feature things they know they don’t have to do but do anyway
With each new provider comes a new chance for personal and professional development
Originally, the county had planned to take over an existing private ambulance service, but decided to launch their own after the deal fell through
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
The attempt to eliminate all error is a fruitless endeavor as long as we have human beings acting at the point of care
How to streamline documentation and maximize data quality – while meeting your reporting standards and keeping crews happy
Robbie MacCue and Lisa Giruzzi share the importance of emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate at all levels
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by the EMS Leadership Academy founders for a discussion on what makes a great leader
The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted
Willimantic Chief Marc Scrivener said the crewmembers restrained the agitated patient in an ambulance, but he broke free
AMR’s award-winning earn-while-you-learn programs allow previously untrained candidates to became certified as EMTs in 12 weeks
Chief Paramedic Mark Lockhart shares the 9-month process Durham EMS underwent to significantly increase EMS salaries
AmbuServe’s Melissa Harris discusses EMS staffing and leadership challenges
Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS fired Jason McCully, who admitted to owning a toiletry bag containing a camera that was found in the restroom
The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency
“We are currently operating with 60 percent of our current staffing,” said New Orleans EMS Director Dr. Meg Marino
Do you want someone that is tired and angry on the front lines representing your department?
EMS agencies focus on patient care, but customer service is equally important
EMS leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld
“Financially, we are getting by,” said John Doucette, Gilbertsville Ambulance’s interim chief of operations. “We’re making payroll and paying our bills.”
Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft
Reframing emergencies, and what constitutes a “good” call is essential to preventing paramedic disillusionment
Make a to-do list to help you stay on-task and prevents assignments from being overlooked
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