/ems-trend-report What Paramedics Want en-US Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2023-MRPI7y2P8JgOHZW5/ 3,100 paramedics weigh in on reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:11:43 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2023-MRPI7y2P8JgOHZW5/ /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2022-4PVYVO9rHnGRwfzW/ 3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:12:22 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2022-4PVYVO9rHnGRwfzW/ /ems-trend-report/articles/2021-ems-trend-report-redefining-adaptability-resilience-and-growth-oVegtj8AqbFuI7Hc/ The impact COVID-19 had, and didn鈥檛 have, the changes we鈥檙e embracing and the change providers want to see Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:08:32 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/2021-ems-trend-report-redefining-adaptability-resilience-and-growth-oVegtj8AqbFuI7Hc/ /ems-trend-report/articles/2019-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-future-of-ems-VojhR6acxEBtr9yB/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:53:43 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/2019-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-future-of-ems-VojhR6acxEBtr9yB/ /2018-ems-trend-report/articles/2018-ems-trend-report-how-the-optimism-divide-will-shape-ems-future-YubEzuT47L2d08eX/ 草莓影视 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the United States and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:46:07 GMT /2018-ems-trend-report/articles/2018-ems-trend-report-how-the-optimism-divide-will-shape-ems-future-YubEzuT47L2d08eX/ /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/2016-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-present-and-future-of-ems-GTEkr7MBIyRp26uo/ 草莓影视 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the United States and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:19:14 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/2016-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-present-and-future-of-ems-GTEkr7MBIyRp26uo/ /ems-trend-report/webinar-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-insights-from-the-ems-trend-survey Actionable insights for overcoming EMS workforce challenges and achieving career success Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:28:55 GMT /ems-trend-report/webinar-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-insights-from-the-ems-trend-survey /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis What CoAEMSP has learned about EMS student attrition and retention Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:19:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis /what-paramedics-want/combatting-burnout-in-ems-workplace-strategies-for-better-mental-health-support Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:11:41 GMT /what-paramedics-want/combatting-burnout-in-ems-workplace-strategies-for-better-mental-health-support /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report Fitch & Associates and 草莓影视 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:35:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report /ems-trend-report/celebrating-75-years-of-transformative-healthcare-with-mercy-flights Adapting to growth and changing demands with innovative community partnerships Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:33:27 GMT /ems-trend-report/celebrating-75-years-of-transformative-healthcare-with-mercy-flights /ems-trend-report/a-message-to-rising-ems-leaders Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: 鈥淭ake every opportunity鈥� Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:37:25 GMT /ems-trend-report/a-message-to-rising-ems-leaders /ems-leader-playbook/leadership-lessons-from-simone-biles-responding-to-our-limits Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:45:11 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/leadership-lessons-from-simone-biles-responding-to-our-limits /ems-trend-report/redefining-ems-success-a-fire-chiefs-take-on-ems-performance-metrics 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 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:24:45 GMT /ems-trend-report/redefining-ems-success-a-fire-chiefs-take-on-ems-performance-metrics /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:17:05 GMT /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional /paramedic-survival/operating-on-empty-how-sleep-deprivation-impacts-medics Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:47:49 GMT /paramedic-survival/operating-on-empty-how-sleep-deprivation-impacts-medics /ems-trend-report/breaking-the-culture-of-silence 鈥淢ost likely, you know at least one caregiver who is struggling, but you鈥檙e reluctant to act鈥� Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:27:44 GMT /ems-trend-report/breaking-the-culture-of-silence /ems-trend-report/how-to-recognize-help-a-struggling-team-member Identify and aid team members facing depression, burnout or compassion fatigue to foster an emotionally safe organizational environment Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:26:31 GMT /ems-trend-report/how-to-recognize-help-a-struggling-team-member /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS Mon, 13 May 2024 16:09:15 GMT /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living Fri, 03 May 2024 13:28:19 GMT /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders /pioneers-in-practice-case-studies-in-telehealth-and-community-paramedicine/people-centered-public-safety-answering-points Taking the concept of the right care, to the right person at the right resource to a new level Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:37:12 GMT /pioneers-in-practice-case-studies-in-telehealth-and-community-paramedicine/people-centered-public-safety-answering-points /ems-products/telehealth/articles/transforming-ems-6-considerations-for-implementing-an-ems-telehealth-program-8HHa6zXovYb2bYjL/ Engaging payers, the medical director, administrators and field providers was key to MedStar's successful telehealth implementation Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:07:00 GMT /ems-products/telehealth/articles/transforming-ems-6-considerations-for-implementing-an-ems-telehealth-program-8HHa6zXovYb2bYjL/ /paramedic-survival/can-situational-awareness-be-taught 鈥淭here is no substitute for experience. Yet, regardless of experience level, it is important to consider how EMS education can teach situational awareness鈥� Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:52:37 GMT /paramedic-survival/can-situational-awareness-be-taught /paramedic-survival/a-problem-you-cant-afford-to-ignore The whole-system approach to protecting your personnel from violence Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:39:38 GMT /paramedic-survival/a-problem-you-cant-afford-to-ignore /volunteer-rural-ems/7-ways-volunteers-benefit-an-ems-agency How a hybrid paid/volunteer emergency service model can provide the best care Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:24:56 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/7-ways-volunteers-benefit-an-ems-agency /ems-trend-report/artificial-intelligence-in-ems-the-future-is-here AI has huge potential to improve care and EMS; but we must remain cognizant of potential biases Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:56:56 GMT /ems-trend-report/artificial-intelligence-in-ems-the-future-is-here /ems-advocacy/the-crucial-connection-field-providers-and-legislative-engagement Five ways to shape policies that enhance patient care, streamline operations and provide a safer working environment Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:14:29 GMT /ems-advocacy/the-crucial-connection-field-providers-and-legislative-engagement /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ If we want to keep up, it鈥檚 time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:55:25 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /careers/articles/camp-fury-empowers-girls-to-consider-first-responder-careers-dfesfFk6Zym3zAO7/ Through a partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, Camp Fury is igniting a passion for public safety and emergency services among young girls Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:02:22 GMT /careers/articles/camp-fury-empowers-girls-to-consider-first-responder-careers-dfesfFk6Zym3zAO7/ /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis What CoAEMSP has learned about EMS student attrition and retention Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:19:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis /recruitment-and-retention/articles/asking-the-right-questions-to-improve-retention-oUwQNs8ee1AqFm1j/ Stay interviews help employees feel valued, respected and supported, improving their engagement and motivation Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:33:30 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/asking-the-right-questions-to-improve-retention-oUwQNs8ee1AqFm1j/ /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report Fitch & Associates and 草莓影视 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:35:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report /recruitment-and-retention/articles/why-early-exposure-to-ems-is-key-to-driving-interest-improving-recruitment-Dis23G2ByZndXGeC/ Early career exposure can make or break future career choices; here's how one agency is fostering school-age children's interest in an emergency services career Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:09:56 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/why-early-exposure-to-ems-is-key-to-driving-interest-improving-recruitment-Dis23G2ByZndXGeC/ /ems-products/software/scheduling-software/articles/how-many-hours-make-a-paramedic-or-emt-shift-N6GgllVDxu1Di7AI/ Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:14:49 GMT /ems-products/software/scheduling-software/articles/how-many-hours-make-a-paramedic-or-emt-shift-N6GgllVDxu1Di7AI/ /careers/articles/a-real-ems-career-ladder-for-the-paramedic-profession-dleoepiQvuSKL7NI/ Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:27:52 GMT /careers/articles/a-real-ems-career-ladder-for-the-paramedic-profession-dleoepiQvuSKL7NI/ /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:17:05 GMT /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional /year-one/articles/top-10-ways-to-ruin-a-good-emt-jfdFGC1mKvH8aCgG/ Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:14:51 GMT /year-one/articles/top-10-ways-to-ruin-a-good-emt-jfdFGC1mKvH8aCgG/ /ems-management/dismissal-of-ems-chief-highlights-on-staffing-and-budget-woes EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was fired due to budget overages and personally responding to calls Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:41:03 GMT /ems-management/dismissal-of-ems-chief-highlights-on-staffing-and-budget-woes /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS Mon, 13 May 2024 16:09:15 GMT /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/decoding-the-stress-in-ems More staff, better leaders needed Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:15:23 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/decoding-the-stress-in-ems /ems-leader-playbook/face-to-face-the-power-of-direct-contact-in-the-digital-age There is no substitute for high-context communications and training that occurs between two people, engaging privately, face-to-face Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:40:24 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/face-to-face-the-power-of-direct-contact-in-the-digital-age /ems-education/articles/graduate-prepared-paramedics-the-cause-for-concern-CYI1VKaWf79kelNd/ Is building a new kind of clinician merely a Herculean task or a fully Sisyphean one? Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:17:00 GMT /ems-education/articles/graduate-prepared-paramedics-the-cause-for-concern-CYI1VKaWf79kelNd/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/are-you-making-the-345800-mistake-many-ems-leaders-are-making-cUctcDgOZS8RN4bm/ 3 steps to stop staffing problem solving and start reinventing your agency Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:22:51 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/are-you-making-the-345800-mistake-many-ems-leaders-are-making-cUctcDgOZS8RN4bm/ /ems-management/articles/becoming-an-agency-of-one-dei-among-the-ranks-V5skW6oFGirSPi1Q/ Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:05:13 GMT /ems-management/articles/becoming-an-agency-of-one-dei-among-the-ranks-V5skW6oFGirSPi1Q/ /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape Tue, 23 May 2023 13:45:04 GMT /ems-week/articles/asking-the-big-questions-HqGxjTGnjvwEELSN/ /ems-management/articles/the-fault-lines-of-ems-are-shifting-fw9S2xomGEfQtznx/ Agencies and government officials must evaluate performance expectations and funding to determine appropriate EMS delivery models Thu, 18 May 2023 16:28:37 GMT /ems-management/articles/the-fault-lines-of-ems-are-shifting-fw9S2xomGEfQtznx/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ /ems-products/off-duty/medication-management-made-easy-tools-for-safe-dosing Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:56:13 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/medication-management-made-easy-tools-for-safe-dosing /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:21:33 GMT /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-8-things-id-tell-my-21-year-old-ems-self-qTkHpWDumT0bOrcu/ If only I knew then what I think I know now, I might have enjoyed the ride of a lifetime even more than I did Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:48:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-8-things-id-tell-my-21-year-old-ems-self-qTkHpWDumT0bOrcu/ /ems-poems/ems-poem-the-paramedic-by-kevin-jura 鈥淢y internal chart is scattered with debris鈥� Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:17:16 GMT /ems-poems/ems-poem-the-paramedic-by-kevin-jura /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ 鈥淭here has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS 鈥� a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm鈥� Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:12:16 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /ems-trend-report/new-ems-district-replaces-four-small-town-volunteer-ambulance-services Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:59:59 GMT /ems-trend-report/new-ems-district-replaces-four-small-town-volunteer-ambulance-services /mental-health/charging-your-emotional-battery 7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:24:06 GMT /mental-health/charging-your-emotional-battery /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis What CoAEMSP has learned about EMS student attrition and retention Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:19:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis /ems-products/off-duty/ems1-gift-guide-the-ultimate-guide-to-gifts-for-emts-paramedics Celebrate holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts paramedics and EMTs will love Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:58:49 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/ems1-gift-guide-the-ultimate-guide-to-gifts-for-emts-paramedics /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/setting-yourself-up-for-retirement-VRUstll3WPZ7ihFr/ Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:48:21 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/setting-yourself-up-for-retirement-VRUstll3WPZ7ihFr/ /community-paramedicine/the-hidden-risks-of-emotional-attachment-in-community-paramedicine 6 intentional ways to reduce the emotional burden on patients and paramedics Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:17:01 GMT /community-paramedicine/the-hidden-risks-of-emotional-attachment-in-community-paramedicine /off-duty/75-hard-challenge-halfway-point-5-lessons-learned Is the 75 Hard health and fitness challenge to boost mental discipline and physical fitness right for you? Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:33:46 GMT /off-duty/75-hard-challenge-halfway-point-5-lessons-learned /off-duty/13-ingredients-for-a-fulfilling-retirement-a-recipe-from-a-33-year-public-safety-veteran From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:23:43 GMT /off-duty/13-ingredients-for-a-fulfilling-retirement-a-recipe-from-a-33-year-public-safety-veteran /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-recruiting-lessons-fire-and-ems-can-borrow-from-rotary-international-OnWLk2vZF3jzgYtv/ Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:48:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-recruiting-lessons-fire-and-ems-can-borrow-from-rotary-international-OnWLk2vZF3jzgYtv/ /winter-warriors-spartan-race-training-gear-for-the-frigid-months Preparing yourself for colder conditions will decrease your odds of missing out on training time due to sickness or injuries Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:17:30 GMT /winter-warriors-spartan-race-training-gear-for-the-frigid-months /what-paramedics-want/combatting-burnout-in-ems-workplace-strategies-for-better-mental-health-support Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:11:41 GMT /what-paramedics-want/combatting-burnout-in-ems-workplace-strategies-for-better-mental-health-support /paramedic-chief/articles/making-your-eap-work-for-your-employees-lXF9j8ZYaekYocec/ Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experiences Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:37:51 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/making-your-eap-work-for-your-employees-lXF9j8ZYaekYocec/ /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report Fitch & Associates and 草莓影视 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:35:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report /ems-products/off-duty/gear-up-during-amazon-big-deal-days Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:30:00 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/gear-up-during-amazon-big-deal-days /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ If we want to keep up, it鈥檚 time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:55:25 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program Colorado鈥檚 community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:21:54 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program /national-first-responders-day/articles/a-letter-to-the-american-public-appreciate-our-first-responders-every-day-6fc7RjLA2RQKOx5t/ These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:15:51 GMT /national-first-responders-day/articles/a-letter-to-the-american-public-appreciate-our-first-responders-every-day-6fc7RjLA2RQKOx5t/ /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:27:54 GMT /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ /legislation-funding/ems-on-life-support-the-alarming-gap-between-expectations-and-reality It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:38:58 GMT /legislation-funding/ems-on-life-support-the-alarming-gap-between-expectations-and-reality /billing-and-administration/rural-ems-and-cost-responsibilities Navigating the shift in financial responsibility and the impact rural EMS practices and policies Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:28:20 GMT /billing-and-administration/rural-ems-and-cost-responsibilities /ems-leader-playbook/the-human-resources-disconnect-how-fire-ems-agencies-can-bridge-the-gap 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 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:43:57 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/the-human-resources-disconnect-how-fire-ems-agencies-can-bridge-the-gap /ems-products/billing-administration/articles/mixing-business-and-billing-ems-documentation-impact-on-billing-and-reimbursement-uLadbWeIXSE2mTTN/ Properly documenting EMS services and identifying patient status and proper payer can prevent EMS billing errors Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:12:10 GMT /ems-products/billing-administration/articles/mixing-business-and-billing-ems-documentation-impact-on-billing-and-reimbursement-uLadbWeIXSE2mTTN/ /ems-advocacy/is-regression-our-path-forward Matt Zavadsky challenges EMS system design Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:53:42 GMT /ems-advocacy/is-regression-our-path-forward /retirement/how-the-helps-federal-tax-break-offers-relief-for-retired-first-responders Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:17:16 GMT /retirement/how-the-helps-federal-tax-break-offers-relief-for-retired-first-responders /ems-leader-playbook/reclaim-your-workweek-cutting-down-on-meeting-overload Laurie Thiel shares strategies for addressing unproductive meetings and boosting productivity in EMS workplaces Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:09:10 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/reclaim-your-workweek-cutting-down-on-meeting-overload /ems-trend-report/a-message-to-rising-ems-leaders Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: 鈥淭ake every opportunity鈥� Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:37:25 GMT /ems-trend-report/a-message-to-rising-ems-leaders /ems-leader-playbook/leadership-lessons-from-simone-biles-responding-to-our-limits Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:45:11 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/leadership-lessons-from-simone-biles-responding-to-our-limits /chief-insights/chief-insights-observe-interact-and-plan It鈥檚 hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:57:54 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-observe-interact-and-plan /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-ems-in-the-united-states-fragmented-past-future-of-opportunity Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:53:45 GMT /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-ems-in-the-united-states-fragmented-past-future-of-opportunity /paramedic-chief/articles/alternate-discipline-programs-how-to-keep-employees-engaged-after-being-disciplined-NzMWeiL3J6kVzCt2/ Offering educational options versus punitive responses can make all the difference Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:11:16 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/alternate-discipline-programs-how-to-keep-employees-engaged-after-being-disciplined-NzMWeiL3J6kVzCt2/ /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-aligning-a-team-towards-a-common-goal Division Chief David Munoz on guiding members in the same direction with clarity and meaningful purpose Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:09:21 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-aligning-a-team-towards-a-common-goal /leadership/articles/dealing-with-defensive-people-5mFWOjSG2K6K61Mn/ Identify and conquer the fight-or-flight response with these four simple steps Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:39:00 GMT /leadership/articles/dealing-with-defensive-people-5mFWOjSG2K6K61Mn/ /EMS-grants/guide-to-securing-congressionally-directed-funds Understand the distinction and implication of Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding Wed, 22 May 2024 13:01:17 GMT /EMS-grants/guide-to-securing-congressionally-directed-funds /ems-management/major-update-to-overtime-rules-what-it-means-for-ems New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions 鈥� Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles Thu, 09 May 2024 20:04:11 GMT /ems-management/major-update-to-overtime-rules-what-it-means-for-ems /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-establishing-a-results-oriented-culture Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:46:55 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-establishing-a-results-oriented-culture /burns/articles/how-burn-patient-treatment-and-destination-are-affected-by-severity-9EuR10Nod3cvD48J/ Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:40:18 GMT /burns/articles/how-burn-patient-treatment-and-destination-are-affected-by-severity-9EuR10Nod3cvD48J/ /ems-advocacy/house-committee-evaluates-emergency-healthcare-access Emergency care representatives testify about reimbursement, access challenges Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:01:48 GMT /ems-advocacy/house-committee-evaluates-emergency-healthcare-access /technology/articles/medical-direction-stepping-up-the-ladder-W5RiTAduLCMVpPw5/ Communication applications, tech allow real-time feedback on critically ill patients; enable error-insulated hospital reporting Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:31:26 GMT /technology/articles/medical-direction-stepping-up-the-ladder-W5RiTAduLCMVpPw5/ /ems-software/tech-meets-tradition-wristband-technology-and-software-transform-emergency-response How a state鈥檚 wristband system and Pulsara redefined safety at the Texas Renaissance Festival Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:39:05 GMT /ems-software/tech-meets-tradition-wristband-technology-and-software-transform-emergency-response /ems-products/incident-management/articles/can-the-feds-help-5-things-to-know-about-disaster-communications-and-care-n8JXNNVuvB3uDiYO/ What patient care and communications resources can the federal government offer local EMS responders following disasters and major events? Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:52:08 GMT /ems-products/incident-management/articles/can-the-feds-help-5-things-to-know-about-disaster-communications-and-care-n8JXNNVuvB3uDiYO/ /ems-products/software/articles/retention-issues-loom-large-in-ems-can-new-programs-and-technologies-help-7j6Vm5f1Cmjd6uj9/ Pioneering patient management and communication tools may be the answer to enhancing provider job satisfaction and combating EMS retention problems Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:35:45 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/retention-issues-loom-large-in-ems-can-new-programs-and-technologies-help-7j6Vm5f1Cmjd6uj9/ /ems-products/software/articles/getting-your-community-paramedic-program-off-the-ground-HdB2moedYnO7nZkE/ What issues do emergency medical services agencies need to address in launching community paramedic programs? Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:07:25 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/getting-your-community-paramedic-program-off-the-ground-HdB2moedYnO7nZkE/ /ems-products/software/articles/setting-the-table-for-community-paramedicine-3wK0cFhWQtCVcn7V/ What should an EMS organization know and do before launching a community paramedic program? Tue, 30 May 2023 17:16:02 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/setting-the-table-for-community-paramedicine-3wK0cFhWQtCVcn7V/