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.
Start on the path to grant success by knowing the facts to refute common EMS grant myths
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
Burlington Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan equates the move toward mental health awareness to that of an increase in physical health awareness in the industry
The author’s alternative to his own 10-worst list
City plans to begin fire-based emergency services would mean dozens of veteran paramedics would lose their jobs
Every EMS agency adopts innovations at a different pace; how has yours deployed community paramedicine?
Chief Porter R. Welch shares factors to consider before and while implementing a MIH-CP program
Pairing community paramedics with advanced practice providers for home visits to frequent utilizers decreased 911 volumes in a pilot program
Interested in learning more about the scope and growth of mobile integrated health and community paramedicine? Start right here
In its second year, the EMS Trend Report describes revealing changes in clinical care, finance and the use of technology in EMS
EMS Trend Report 2017 findings highlight the importance of fatigue management as a safety issue for both caregivers and patients
Our panel of EMS leaders discusses changes, both positive and alarming, and what the data means for growing and improving EMS
It’s time for EMS providers to adopt the label by which the public already knows us: paramedics
AMR said the Resource Access Program is no longer in operation due to staffing shortages that lasted longer than anticipated
Challenging ALS and BLS standards of emergency medicine to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
Healthcare spending, the silver tsunami, technology and epidemiology issues require innovative solutions
Jurors considered allegations that John Creech had tampered with a government record employee time sheets
Implement a corrective plan which fixes underlying performance issues rather than repeating the cycle of disciplinary action
NIOSH and NHTSA collaborated to use emergency department visit data to identify the five primary types of injury events experienced by EMS providers
The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders gives unified, evidence-based suggestions in the case of suspected fentanyl exposure
Research offers solutions to EMS providers’ hesitation regarding additional duties, hours and changing perception CP programs may bring
The Department of Homeland Security OEC released the data to guide the development of policies, programs and funding
Complete the self-assessment quiz to learn how collaborative your organization really is
The IAFC will continue to offer essential training for volunteer and remote responders to ensure they can manage rail incidents effectively
The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment’s suite of tools allows users to answer anonymous questions and receive immediate feedback
EMS leaders and employees share the responsibility in clearly communicating expectations and performance
An analysis of 8.7 million CAPCE continuing education records show how and when paramedics and EMTs earn CE for state and National Registry recertification
EMS World Expo 2017 Opening Ceremonies and Keynote brought local responders, industry leaders and an EMS legend together to recognize another year of EMS
Identify what you can change in your agency to create a shared action plan where increased professional passion heralds better patient care
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