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.
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Informed by evidence EMS chaplain Russ Myers places a high priority on follow-up with EMS personnel and dispatchers after any pediatric patient transport
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EMS Accreditation
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards
CEO of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association said no significant changes to EMS operations are anticipated
Meigs County EMS Director Tony Finnell surprised officials when asked about response times at a public safety meeting
Easton Emergency Squad officials announced the hiring of 40 news staff, including an operations manager
Officials in Fort Worth recommended a fire-based EMS system as the solution to overhaul the city’s EMS
EMS leader to focus on assisting departments, agencies with sustainability of mobile healthcare delivery systems
Wethersfield officials, EMS association are at odds over the proposed replacement of Aetna Ambulance
Complaints about long response times might come to and end for Chapin residents
A commitment to EMS excellence establishes a lasting reputation of respect, reliability and integrity
Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department
Beaufort County officials requested bids for transport service from Daufuskie Island to Hilton Head
Charlotte County Fire and EMS has started a program to add ambulances during the busiest times of the day
Stratford EMS Director Michael A. Loiz has championed responder safety, PTSD coverage and increasing reimbursements
Removing bias in employee evaluations with actionable data-driven metrics
Jasper County officials aim to focus on providing countywide ALS certification, service to every citizen
The Denver Fire Department believes cross-training firefighters will help patients as Denver Health fails to meet response time goals
The West Covina Fire Department unveiled three new ambulances and a new fire truck
MedStar EMS in Baldwin County struggles with call volume as county changes from rural to suburban
Legislators are at odds on amendment that removes ocean safety from EMS
LifeStar Ambulance Service Jacksonville responds to at least 10 lift assist calls a week, most being “no-contact medical alarms”
According to local officials, Falck ambulances were late to about one in every six medical emergencies in the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton
CPRMC first in South Carolina to elevate EMS collaboration in coordinated care and response efficiency with this technology
Hilltown Community Ambulance Association in Huntington avoided having to end service to six towns
It’s helpful to know yourself and your peers well enough to detect significant changes that adversely impact on-the-job performance
Lima Fire Department mutual aid limit seeks to keep a minimum number of crews available in city
What public safety can learn from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
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