Quality Assurance
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
In a deep dive into NEMSQA鈥檚 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
Lessons learned from implementation of a telestroke program
NEMSQA: The data shows the industry can do better
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
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鈥檚 Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care
Takeaways from the 90-plus posters on display at this year鈥檚 National Association of EMS Physicians annual meeting
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 鈥� while meeting your reporting standards and keeping crews happy
The group will make recommendations under a new law that lets the state health department set ground ambulance standards and establish a licensing system
How my first agency took a young, under-confident, na茂ve paramedic and made me a clinician
Coaching, not chastisement, is one key to improving performance
What to monitor, how to track it and how to make meaningful improvements
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
The IAFF Local 1715 asked the Allegany County Government to remove Chief Christopher Biggs in October for a hostile work environment including 鈥渨eaponization of quality assurance鈥�
Crew resource management, quick reference handbooks and fatigue management strategies can improve patient care and enhance safety
Education models, quality control, culture hurdles and British tacos with Antevy and Bouthillet
How to develop and systematically use a quality review process to improve patient safety
