EMS Management
The EMS management topic focuses on leadership within EMS agencies, bringing together a range of relevant columns and resources as well as the latest news on EMS department operations, budget issues and new appointments.
EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem?
Boston MedFlight is placing a helicopter at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
Orangeburg officials are asking MUSC Health-Orangeburg administrators to address complaints
Pafford Emergency Medical Services will be the new ambulance service in Lee County
Medical Committee Chair Dr. Jeffrey Kuo said medical operations are ramped up to support the needs of fans and players
The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support
When leadership turnover is persistent, is this a personnel issue or a deeper systemic problem?
During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we鈥檙e used to today
Fort Lauderdale鈥檚 proposed EMS tax projected to bring in nearly $55M was stopped short by the need to have residents vote on it
Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands
Over 90 percent of those who participated said support groups and therapy would help but the stigma is also a problem
Grant County Fire District 3 officials are looking to assess Columbia EMS and Lifeline Ambulance operations and areas of improvement
Sarasota Assistant EMS Chief Brian Nadler believes his sister-in-law could have been saved with this measure
With contracts expiring and staffing shortages worsening, local leaders seek sustainable ambulance solutions while pushing for state and federal support
Being present is only one part of MBWA: You also need to ask questions and build rapport
These priorities ensure leaders have the tools to inspire trust, lead effectively, and guide their teams with confidence and expertise
Two of the department鈥檚 original medics recall the first two calls they responded to in 1975
The South Central Ambulance District started in 1975 with a deputy and an EMT
Wapello County officials considered a resolution formally establishing an EMS advisory council
Explore the intersection of severe weather and emergency services with forecasting trends, infrastructure vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive planning
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
The FDNY said it is investigating the alleged posts
Compare insights from both readiness- and demand-driven models
The Rye Fire Protection District chief is accused of responding to over 200 calls with expired paramedic certification
A five-year levy costing taxpayers 76 cents per $1,000 of assessed home value allowed Bend Fire to hire and train six firefighter/paramedics and equip a new ambulance
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
Regardless of why an error happened, the focus should be on preventing any future errors, supporting the provider鈥檚 remediation plan and helping them move on
Crozer Health鈥檚 reassigning ambulances to cover non-emergency transfers means fewer rigs available to respond to emergencies
Moline Deputy Chief Travis Noyd recalled wondering about his path in engineering technology before deciding to switch careers and become a paramedic
First Response accused Decatur and Decatur Morgan Hospital of conspiring to create conditions where First Response would lose its certificate of public necessity and convenience
Ellsworth fire officials are looking at strategic upgrades to meet a growing demand for EMS
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