/american-ambulance-association American Ambulance Association en-US Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:43:08 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-what-truly-matters-in-ems-systems A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:43:08 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-what-truly-matters-in-ems-systems /ems-advocacy/measuring-how-well-we-are-doing Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:55:22 GMT /ems-advocacy/measuring-how-well-we-are-doing /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems Legislative takeaways from AAA’s Shawn Baird, Randy Strozyk and Dr. Gerad Troutman; and as well as Senator Bill Cassidy Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:06:52 GMT /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-what-truly-matters-in-ems-systems A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:43:08 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-what-truly-matters-in-ems-systems /ems-advocacy/measuring-how-well-we-are-doing Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:55:22 GMT /ems-advocacy/measuring-how-well-we-are-doing /american-ambulance-association/after-more-than-40-years-amr-out-as-ambulance-provider-in-calif-county The board's action is intended to "revolutionize the delivery of emergency medical care and transportation in most of San Bernardino County" Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:01:06 GMT /american-ambulance-association/after-more-than-40-years-amr-out-as-ambulance-provider-in-calif-county /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems Legislative takeaways from AAA’s Shawn Baird, Randy Strozyk and Dr. Gerad Troutman; and as well as Senator Bill Cassidy Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:06:52 GMT /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems /recruitment-and-retention/articles/generational-codes-retaining-your-primary-customers-your-people-t7N7gXCTfIO9snrE/ Steve Grau, Anna Liotta and Steve Wirth join hosts Rob Lawrence and Chris Cebollero at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference 2023 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:58:42 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/generational-codes-retaining-your-primary-customers-your-people-t7N7gXCTfIO9snrE/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/generational-codes-retaining-your-primary-customers-your-people-a8Qn3QOfcwVr4uoN/ Steve Grau, Anna Liotta and Steve Wirth join hosts Rob Lawrence and Chris Cebollero at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference 2023 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:17:45 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/generational-codes-retaining-your-primary-customers-your-people-a8Qn3QOfcwVr4uoN/ /legislation-funding/articles/bills-adding-payments-for-ambulance-services-appear-on-capitol-hill-jCoaWcx2J0PVm2dv/ Preserving Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act is introduced in the Senate and House Thu, 18 May 2023 20:21:58 GMT /legislation-funding/articles/bills-adding-payments-for-ambulance-services-appear-on-capitol-hill-jCoaWcx2J0PVm2dv/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services-offers-guidance-on-end-of-covid-19-emergency-h8CeISjkx1cI1YVr/ The American Ambulance Association details the changing or ending flexibilities and waivers Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:29:33 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services-offers-guidance-on-end-of-covid-19-emergency-h8CeISjkx1cI1YVr/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/flattening-the-turnover-curve-ERwaFmjlKOvSGKfr/ The AAA and Newton 360 Industry Turnover Survey reveals increased turnover rates in full and part-time EMTs and paramedics Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:40:38 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/flattening-the-turnover-curve-ERwaFmjlKOvSGKfr/ /american-ambulance-association/articles/rob-lawrence-boundtree-prodigy-ems-among-winners-of-2022-aaa-awards-zGPa7BJjmRHhIRbH/ “I am humbled and honored to be the recipient of the 2022 AAA President’s Award," Rob Lawrence told SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:12:50 GMT /american-ambulance-association/articles/rob-lawrence-boundtree-prodigy-ems-among-winners-of-2022-aaa-awards-zGPa7BJjmRHhIRbH/ /american-ambulance-association/articles/creating-jobs-and-feeding-new-emts-into-the-workforce-PWiNlRynbJfq8ShF/ AMR’s award-winning earn-while-you-learn programs allow previously untrained candidates to became certified as EMTs in 12 weeks Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:12:11 GMT /american-ambulance-association/articles/creating-jobs-and-feeding-new-emts-into-the-workforce-PWiNlRynbJfq8ShF/ /ems-products/fleet-management/articles/when-the-chips-are-down-ambulance-chassis-availability-now-at-crisis-levels-fdggdvlHfQ9c5uTw/ AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:53:53 GMT /ems-products/fleet-management/articles/when-the-chips-are-down-ambulance-chassis-availability-now-at-crisis-levels-fdggdvlHfQ9c5uTw/ /research/articles/aaa-newton-360-seek-responses-to-fourth-annual-industry-turnover-study-OazqQWQH2wjlmRVl/ The organizations seek to collect and analyze ambulance industry employee turnover information to produce a report that provides useful, actionable data Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:46:30 GMT /research/articles/aaa-newton-360-seek-responses-to-fourth-annual-industry-turnover-study-OazqQWQH2wjlmRVl/ /american-ambulance-association/articles/nominations-open-for-american-ambulance-association-board-candidates-PBxNrm7aFeoCkL6D/ The association is also accepting nominations for ethics committee members and honorary members Wed, 25 May 2022 16:04:59 GMT /american-ambulance-association/articles/nominations-open-for-american-ambulance-association-board-candidates-PBxNrm7aFeoCkL6D/ /ambulance-safety/articles/14-groups-issue-joint-statement-on-ems-use-of-lights-sirens-AAfswfKx2gaog3dy/ The document lays out principles on when and why to use rigs' lights and sirens — and when not to Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:08:33 GMT /ambulance-safety/articles/14-groups-issue-joint-statement-on-ems-use-of-lights-sirens-AAfswfKx2gaog3dy/ /ems-products/software/articles/communicating-across-20-deployment-areas-J6wFyoR2zrcGSNXX/ Boston-based Cataldo Ambulance’s Ron Quaranto discusses leading a large EMS organization through the pandemic, recruitment and retention, and vaccine mandates Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:22:42 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/communicating-across-20-deployment-areas-J6wFyoR2zrcGSNXX/ /2021-year-review/articles/top-12-cant-miss-ems-podcasts-from-21-t73qDJup1TheCW2D/ Hosts Cebollero, Grayson, Lawrence, Antevy and more address the year’s hot topics and clinical challenges Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:11:20 GMT /2021-year-review/articles/top-12-cant-miss-ems-podcasts-from-21-t73qDJup1TheCW2D/ /medicare/articles/american-ambulance-association-tell-congress-to-support-higher-medicare-payments-for-ems-RdnwFYnZhcCekqlb/ If lawmakers do not act, payments will be reduced by 4% Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:13:15 GMT /medicare/articles/american-ambulance-association-tell-congress-to-support-higher-medicare-payments-for-ems-RdnwFYnZhcCekqlb/ /medical-clinical/articles/podcast-crystal-ives-tallman-md-on-ecmoecls-IUX8maxVmcz7rXAc/ Join the UCSF physician team as they discuss the wonders of ECMO Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:17:38 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/podcast-crystal-ives-tallman-md-on-ecmoecls-IUX8maxVmcz7rXAc/ /staffing/articles/texas-agencies-shift-strategies-to-respond-with-fewer-providers-UoxJLNISy9evCoNW/ "We've got to figure out new ways of delivering the services that are needed," said Arlington Fire Chief Don Crowson Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:06:32 GMT /staffing/articles/texas-agencies-shift-strategies-to-respond-with-fewer-providers-UoxJLNISy9evCoNW/ /hipaa/articles/nemsis-page-wolfberg-wirth-share-hipaa-resource-rY3L6ltTW1JVBBNg/ A new online resource is helping hospitals and healthcare providers better understand privacy rule Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:38:32 GMT /hipaa/articles/nemsis-page-wolfberg-wirth-share-hipaa-resource-rY3L6ltTW1JVBBNg/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/aaa-releases-3rd-annual-ems-employee-turnover-survey-results-R4JLGD7kmQsFHWmL/ The most recent survey results from the American Ambulance Association, in partnership with Newton 360, reflect working conditions during the pandemic Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:44:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/aaa-releases-3rd-annual-ems-employee-turnover-survey-results-R4JLGD7kmQsFHWmL/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/jordan-goulding-on-tachydysrhythmias-fkEMTHSWDFjgmPAQ/ Join us as we discuss the simplest, most important things you need to know for your next heart racing encounter Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:58:45 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/jordan-goulding-on-tachydysrhythmias-fkEMTHSWDFjgmPAQ/ /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/the-realities-challenges-and-funding-of-rural-ems-EaEaWLSHAvSn7e2j/ AAA Rural Task Force Chair Justin Grohs joins the podcast to discuss staffing and financial stressors Tue, 25 May 2021 15:12:10 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/the-realities-challenges-and-funding-of-rural-ems-EaEaWLSHAvSn7e2j/ /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/aaa-global-microchip-shortage-affecting-ambulance-supply-p5yKTUeculNq57GG/ Ford, which supplies approximately 70% of the ambulance chassis in the United States, shut down several plants due to the shortage Mon, 24 May 2021 20:06:51 GMT /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/aaa-global-microchip-shortage-affecting-ambulance-supply-p5yKTUeculNq57GG/ /amputation/articles/time-is-tissue-ems-management-of-amputation-7xhN0vvTjFACLa0N/ Our cohosts discuss bleeding control, early tourniquet use and transportation to a trauma center Thu, 20 May 2021 03:41:21 GMT /amputation/articles/time-is-tissue-ems-management-of-amputation-7xhN0vvTjFACLa0N/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/jordan-goulding-on-tachydysrhythmias-fkEMTHSWDFjgmPAQ/ Join us as we discuss the simplest, most important things you need to know for your next heart racing encounter Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:58:45 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/jordan-goulding-on-tachydysrhythmias-fkEMTHSWDFjgmPAQ/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/flattening-the-turnover-curve-ERwaFmjlKOvSGKfr/ The AAA and Newton 360 Industry Turnover Survey reveals increased turnover rates in full and part-time EMTs and paramedics Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:40:38 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/flattening-the-turnover-curve-ERwaFmjlKOvSGKfr/ /2021-year-review/articles/top-12-cant-miss-ems-podcasts-from-21-t73qDJup1TheCW2D/ Hosts Cebollero, Grayson, Lawrence, Antevy and more address the year’s hot topics and clinical challenges Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:11:20 GMT /2021-year-review/articles/top-12-cant-miss-ems-podcasts-from-21-t73qDJup1TheCW2D/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/adapting-to-survive-how-covid-19-defined-ems-mhjWvckPaLMo49XA/ In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:53:24 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/adapting-to-survive-how-covid-19-defined-ems-mhjWvckPaLMo49XA/ /american-ambulance-association/after-more-than-40-years-amr-out-as-ambulance-provider-in-calif-county The board's action is intended to "revolutionize the delivery of emergency medical care and transportation in most of San Bernardino County" Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:01:06 GMT /american-ambulance-association/after-more-than-40-years-amr-out-as-ambulance-provider-in-calif-county