Quality Assurance
How do medical directors and educators support EMS clinicians in developing practices that improve the diagnostic process?
How to streamline documentation and maximize data quality – while meeting your reporting standards and keeping crews happy
How my first agency took a young, under-confident, naïve paramedic and made me a clinician
For decades, EMS reimbursement has depended on moving the ambulance. TIP flips that model, rewarding clinical judgment over mileage — if payers, protocols and QA can keep up.
When hindsight turns into handcuffs, what do criminal charges against EMS providers mean?
Dr. Maia Dorsett on why complete vital signs and avoiding TBI complications matter more than rare “sexy” procedures
NEMSQA’s latest measures report finds that routine, high-frequency actions like preventing hypoxia in TBI and timely trauma alerts drive outcomes more than rarely performed procedures
Lessons from a learning community, Part 3
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
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
Combat staffing shortages, rising operational costs and increasingly complex reporting standards
Leveraging two key ZOLL products helps it catch and fix problems
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
NEMSQA: The data shows the industry can do better
In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care
The groups recommend prioritizing evidence-based clinical, operational and financial measures over response times
Contracts for Maui and Kauai include a quality assurance coordinator and a pediatric emergency care coordinator
Lessons learned from implementation of a telestroke program
Leveraging data for operational excellence
A commitment to EMS excellence establishes a lasting reputation of respect, reliability and integrity
Why quality improvement concepts should be integrated into EMS education
Expert perspectives on improving patient outcomes
The importance of community involvement in advancing EMS research and quality
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
A guide to enhancing workforce conditions, improving quality of care and shaping the future of the industry
Assessing prehospital management and outcomes in patients assessed for hypoglycemia
Bullitt County could be the first EMS department in the state to use body-worn cameras
Maia Dorsett and Nikki Little share a journey to improving care through a multi-modal NAEMSP approach
The Monroe Fire Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care