Response Times
Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating “arbitrary” response time standards; where do you stand?
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Embracing smarter, more effective strategies to keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
Twin City Ambulance leader sent a “cease-and-desist” letter to the Tonawanda town supervisor after ambulance service announcement
Tonawanda officials have created their ambulance service following frustrations with the current private ambulance service
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
EMS response times to life-threatening situations increased by 29%, from 9 minutes 40 seconds in 2014 to 12 minutes 26 seconds this year
Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients
Fire chiefs say that Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s closing adds to the existing workload difficulties
Kern County officials created an Ambulance Patient Offload Time Task Force to deal with wait times
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
AMR sent a letter to the Buffalo Common Council acknowledging delayed responses
The Decatur Morgan Hospital was fined $5,000 and penalized for failing to meet response time requirements
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners have been heated towards each other over AMR’s staffing plan
The average response time for Woodbridge was 7.38 minutes in 2022, compared to the statewide average of approximately 9 minutes for EMS calls
Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times
Multnomah County agreed to temporarily change the staffing model that AMR officials said is contributing to a shortage of medical units on the road
AMR’s response times have raised “significant concerns” among Buffalo council members about the reliability and effectiveness of the services, a resolution states
The groups recommend prioritizing evidence-based clinical, operational and financial measures over response times
Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners rejected a plan that would change AMR staffing to make up for a paramedic shortfall and reduce response times
Our cohosts discuss the importance of upholding the greatest standards of ethics and responsibility, even when not in the public eye
Bluefield officials plan to place EMS, fire and police in a central location for better response times
Decatur Morgan Hospital EMS is appealing a second response time fine since their service started in 2021
Lee County EMS’s “rescue branch” personnel will provide basic care and transport to help response times
The state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services reported an increase in calls and a decline of active members
Sandy Springs officials joined RiteSite Health in a move to free EMS units for emergency 911 calls
Decatur Morgan Hospital EMS received a fine and penalty for failing to meet response times
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Sedgwick County officials approved funding for a new EMS station west of Wichita
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