American Medical Response
This directory features a comprehensive collection of articles on American Medical Response (AMR), focusing on its contributions to emergency medical services nationwide. Topics include AMR’s operational strategies, community partnerships, and best practices in patient care. Understanding the role of American Medical Response is essential for EMS professionals looking to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. Additionally, explore our resources on national EMS providers, which are closely related to the scale and impact of AMR. Access these articles to stay informed about AMR’s initiatives and industry leadership.
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
Officials in Edmond are switching to AMR in hopes of improved response times
Portland firefighters faced a 20-minute ambulance delay while treating a patient experiencing chest pains
Disagreements over a “picket line clause” regarding emergency responses had led to a planned strike on Sunday
The Teamsters president representing AMR employees said “negotiations are a total package,” when asked about the clause along with a 35% pay increase and other benefits
Advanced EMT Lance Smeal is recognized for his kindness while treating 2-year-old having difficulty breathing
Multnomah County leaders agreed with AMR to keep using a hybrid ambulance staffing model after the company has made significant reductions to its “Level Zero” time
Increased expenses have led to revenue shortfalls in Floyd County
AMR West Hartford Paramedic Raquel Soto talked a suicidal man out of jumping off an eight-story parking garage
The lawsuit alleges that the AMR Waterbury EMT failed to yield the right-of-way and made an unsafe turn, resulting in a collision with the other vehicle
AMR changed the staffing on some of its ambulances to one paramedic and one EMT after negotiations with Multnomah County officials
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors had planned to receive its ambulance service through CONFIRE until AMR challenged the decision
AMR sent a letter to the Buffalo Common Council acknowledging delayed responses
Over 70 employees at locations in Huber Heights and Sydney were permanently laid off
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
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 Multnomah County Board of Commissioners rejected a plan that would change AMR staffing to make up for a paramedic shortfall and reduce response times
Multnomah County commissioners are expected to decide on a plan to change AMR staffing to one medic and one EMT.
The Chehalis Fire Department begins the use of its new paramedic ambulance service, working alongside AMR
Video showed Rochester police and AMR leaving the man on a bench where he fell over and was unattended for more than two minutes, the lawsuit claims
Colorado Springs City Council voted 5 - 4 to continue contract with AMR
Officials in Colorado Springs will hold the first vote on the potential change in EMS
Falck USA filed notice alleging errors in evaluation criteria
Contracts for Maui and Kauai include a quality assurance coordinator and a pediatric emergency care coordinator
Peyton Fire Protection District officials are looking at in-house solutions to AMR’s response time, staffing problems
Report finds AMR failed to consistently meet Multnomah County’s response time requirement since 2019 but was not penalized
Longview officials expect Medix to save citizens $250 in response costs
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