EMS Accountability
The EMS accountability topic section includes recent news and articles about proper EMS accountability.
Have we taken the lessons learned from 9/11 and truly changed our practices?
Redesigning what it means to be a boss
All levels of EMS stakeholders must bridge the gap between providers and administrators to overcome the hurdles facing the industry
Dr. John Gallagher, former Sedgwick County EMS director, resigned last week and agreed not to sue officials or individuals in exchange for $85,000
Paramedic-turned-Uber Eats-driver shares salary, childcare challenges
Sedgwick County’s Tom Stolz apologized for the delay in responding to EMS employees’ concerns about the medical director
The cameras include a live-streaming capability that allows a doctor to log on to a server to view real-time footage and help render care
Sedgwick County EMS Medical Director Dr. John Gallagher was placed on paid leave as staff members quit and take to social media to talk about issues with leadership
Raw video of a medical call recorded for “Nightwatch” show first responders treated a patient appropriately, despite Facebook accusations
A year-long investigation into Denver Health practices revealed that paramedics were encouraged to bypass other hospitals, without considering the needs of the patient
As the county-wide EMS crisis comes to a head, the future of Dr. John Gallagher, Sedgwick County’s EMS director, remains uncertain
Matthew Gannon, who was the president of Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps, confessed to using agency funds for New York Jets tickets, personal expenses
Effingham County ambulance oversight committee is discussing the addition of stipulations for extended response times as Abbott EMS’ contract nears expiration
Officials seek to make changes to correct “hemorrhaging” staffing levels among Sedgwick County first responders
An investigation into Sedgwick County EMS showed providers were late to more than 11,000 potentially fatal emergencies since 2019
Listen and watch the council’s first meeting of 2020 as they discuss issues pertinent to emergency services personnel and the industry
Our co-hosts discuss the recently-released 2019 EMS Scope of Practice Model and underscore what has changed for providers
EMT recertification is a straightforward process, but you can’t miss the deadlines
Inaugural report sets foundation for evaluating changes, trends in the emergency care system, including standards of care, educational requirements and performance indicators
When patients do not act in their best interest having them sign a patient refusal form is in your best interest as an EMS professional
Here are the minimum equipment guidelines for medical personnel providing care at concerts, sporting events and mass gatherings
The new dock will give first responders quicker, easier access to patients
Doctors will be able to see a live feed of patients to provide better medical direction
Three truths about relationships for new paramedic graduates to succeed as professionals in a radically changing world of health care
The new law will allow EMTs with basic-level training to use a syringe to administer epinephrine
The crew left the patient’s body with a family member after they realized he had died
Here is the “never-do” list if you want to have a long and prosperous career in EMS
AMRG accused of putting profits before worker safety
The man “vanished” earlier this year before turning himself in to authorities