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.
Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility
Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego
Leading through crisis without losing hope — the Stockdale Paradox in EMS
Fitch & Associates and EMS1 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity
It’s a two-way street; HR professionals should do more to understand the industry and fire/EMS leaders should better explain the needs of members
Build systems where staff can be rock stars: Insights from Drs. Dave Williams and Jonathan Studnek
Leadership development, emotional intelligence and the importance of mentorship
Ambulance services cannot afford to feed the billing department incomplete, inaccurate or misrepresented information
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
The patient care report needs to clearly and consistently demonstrate that patients received good patient care
Be thorough, timely and proofread your PCRs to ensure your treatments and professionalism won’t be called into question
Monroe County Fire Rescue’s EMS chief faced several charges including evidence tampering, witness tampering and altering patient records
With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in New York, this decision is expected to boost those numbers as more pursue certification through the National Registry
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Exploring how data informs change, improves clinical outcomes and drives leadership decisions
Eliminate bias and develop a program that provides optimal clinical, operational and financial performance
Supporting the professional development goals of your practitioners will set them up for a rewarding EMS career
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Bottom line up front: Why the Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing Advisory Committee Report is important for EMS
Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters
Gordon Graham: Today’s first responders need more than a transactional relationship with their superiors
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Jeremy Sutton was killed when a tractor-trailer struck the ambulance
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
Understand the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation
Maaike Erents and Paul te Lindert with SmartDocuments on the impact of a simplified documentation process and how to make it happen
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Laurie Thiel shares strategies for addressing unproductive meetings and boosting productivity in EMS workplaces
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: “Take every opportunity’
Dr. Julia DiGangi challenges EMS leaders to navigate emotional pain and uncertainty with self-awareness and strategic emotional management
