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.
Lessons from a learning community, Part I
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality?
The Promoting Innovation in EMS project has released a national framework with recommendations for promoting innovation in EMS for public comment
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to answer these questions before purchasing body armor for their medics
West End Ambulance Service will buy 10 bullet-resistant vests, or two per ambulance
EMS physicians debunked long-held beliefs about shock positioning, IV medication administration, and pregnant patient positioning
Funding a grant application is an investment that grant-makers seek to maximize the benefit to the agency and the community
Volunteer EMS agencies can be the best option for 911 services in many areas, but response must be guaranteed
An expert panel at the NAEMSP pre-conference explored data, regulations, policy, financing and sustainability for EMS administrators and medical directors implementing MIH or CP programs
Terry Johnson fraudulently billed the federal health insurance programs for about seven years for transportation services when patients were not transported
The state Supreme Court refused to rule against a law that allowed a Camden hospital to take over EMS services in the city
Leaders of EMS advocacy and membership organizations articulate how they would spend the record-breaking Powerball jackpot
There are many ways EMS could be improved with a budget of $1.5 billion; check out our readers’ ideas
Develop restraint polices, train to apply restraints and adhere to those policies when behavioral emergency patient restraint is indicated
The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer, may now submit its standards for approval as American National Standards
West End Ambulance Service board of directors is expected to approve the purchase of 10 protective vests
The change is the answer to a growing need for standards and credentialing for a wider spectrum of medical specialties
Two employees of the company pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud
Panacea’s Cloud will allow first responders and medical directors to better coordinate their response to mass casualty disasters
The indictments name a husband, wife and two of their daughters for the long-running theft scheme
When stakeholders perceive the process as rushed, pre-determined and opaque, their skepticism and mistrust rule the day
Not every emergency responder reacts the same way to a bad call and a cookie-cutter debriefing may do more harm than good
Chris and Kelly talk about what this acquisition means for EMS, our #4 news item of the year
Chris and Kelly talk about leadership, and how EMS organizations should prepare their field staff for management positions
Chris and Kelly answer questions from our listeners about immobilization and leadership
The best EMS organizations follow these four steps to continually improve personal and organizational performance
EMS agencies, regardless of jurisdictional borders can serve the best interests of patients through joint training programs
A policy on employee personal use of company disposable supplies is an important initial step to theft prevention
Currently available drone technology has the ability to revolutionize situational awareness and improve responder safety
Despite their vital role, the fire and EMS services are being left out of the national conversation about terrorism response; that needs to change
Opposition to raising assessments, reimbursements or funds for EMS have the potential to doom any EMS organization
