/ems-accountability EMS Accountability en-US Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:29:27 GMT /9-11/articles/are-we-more-prepared-for-the-big-one-WUZzCw2p4pJaEwcN/ Have we taken the lessons learned from 9/11 and truly changed our practices? Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:29:27 GMT /9-11/articles/are-we-more-prepared-for-the-big-one-WUZzCw2p4pJaEwcN/ /preserving-trust-ems-performance-improvement-through-decisive-disciplinary-management/articles/buddy-to-boss-a-new-approach-BryopdPBxzTcx98H/ Redesigning what it means to be a boss Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:07:55 GMT /preserving-trust-ems-performance-improvement-through-decisive-disciplinary-management/articles/buddy-to-boss-a-new-approach-BryopdPBxzTcx98H/ /future-of-ems/articles/the-ems-evolution-we-need-NKeW6Ps06R8nbw4S/ All levels of EMS stakeholders must bridge the gap between providers and administrators to overcome the hurdles facing the industry Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:48:22 GMT /future-of-ems/articles/the-ems-evolution-we-need-NKeW6Ps06R8nbw4S/ /9-11/articles/are-we-more-prepared-for-the-big-one-WUZzCw2p4pJaEwcN/ Have we taken the lessons learned from 9/11 and truly changed our practices? Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:29:27 GMT /9-11/articles/are-we-more-prepared-for-the-big-one-WUZzCw2p4pJaEwcN/ /ems-management/articles/ousted-kansas-ems-director-to-receive-45-months-pay-BoMXatfu8o6A28fa/ Dr. John Gallagher, former Sedgwick County EMS director, resigned last week and agreed not to sue officials or individuals in exchange for $85,000 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:49:25 GMT /ems-management/articles/ousted-kansas-ems-director-to-receive-45-months-pay-BoMXatfu8o6A28fa/ /salary/articles/i-literally-could-not-afford-to-work-as-a-paramedic-6JrNg6HRJ1QBp9vZ/ Paramedic-turned-Uber Eats-driver shares salary, childcare challenges Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:59:50 GMT /salary/articles/i-literally-could-not-afford-to-work-as-a-paramedic-6JrNg6HRJ1QBp9vZ/ /ems-management/articles/kan-county-manager-focuses-on-shortage-wages-after-ems-head-removed-aDti60qrFrWjfMqi/ Sedgwick County's Tom Stolz apologized for the delay in responding to EMS employees' concerns about the medical director Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:35:45 GMT /ems-management/articles/kan-county-manager-focuses-on-shortage-wages-after-ems-head-removed-aDti60qrFrWjfMqi/ /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/nc-county-ems-agency-field-tests-body-worn-cameras-9HpE6mm3w9PSB0rM/ 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 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:48:14 GMT /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/nc-county-ems-agency-field-tests-body-worn-cameras-9HpE6mm3w9PSB0rM/ /ems-management/articles/kan-ems-director-placed-on-administrative-leave-swn8ma6vUwhc559h/ 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 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:09:10 GMT /ems-management/articles/kan-ems-director-placed-on-administrative-leave-swn8ma6vUwhc559h/ /patient-care/articles/new-orleans-ems-leaders-disputes-claim-they-slowed-patient-care-for-sake-of-tv-show-nheGGHffqmaa1bom/ Raw video of a medical call recorded for "Nightwatch" show first responders treated a patient appropriately, despite Facebook accusations Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:28:17 GMT /patient-care/articles/new-orleans-ems-leaders-disputes-claim-they-slowed-patient-care-for-sake-of-tv-show-nheGGHffqmaa1bom/ /patient-care/articles/denver-hospital-medics-claim-transport-decisions-favored-hospital-not-patient-NFTnd1woLyVLGVbR/ A year-long investigation into Denver Health practices revealed that paramedics were encouraged to bypass other hospitals, without considering the needs of the patient Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:26:57 GMT /patient-care/articles/denver-hospital-medics-claim-transport-decisions-favored-hospital-not-patient-NFTnd1woLyVLGVbR/ /ems-management/articles/kan-county-manager-to-decide-fate-of-ems-director-4pqCjLdfKAHUaKHe/ As the county-wide EMS crisis comes to a head, the future of Dr. John Gallagher, Sedgwick County's EMS director, remains uncertain Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:23:34 GMT /ems-management/articles/kan-county-manager-to-decide-fate-of-ems-director-4pqCjLdfKAHUaKHe/ /embezzlement/articles/former-ny-ems-captain-admits-to-embezzling-70k-from-department-7TkmkOQIAWifFZU0/ Matthew Gannon, who was the president of Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps, confessed to using agency funds for New York Jets tickets, personal expenses Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:41:37 GMT /embezzlement/articles/former-ny-ems-captain-admits-to-embezzling-70k-from-department-7TkmkOQIAWifFZU0/ /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/ill-county-considers-ambulance-response-time-fines-pKmL35oAM8dAH8t0/ Effingham County ambulance oversight committee is discussing the addition of stipulations for extended response times as Abbott EMS' contract nears expiration Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:25:59 GMT /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/ill-county-considers-ambulance-response-time-fines-pKmL35oAM8dAH8t0/ /ems-management/articles/kansas-ems-providers-say-county-leaders-ignored-their-warnings-eqZFLSK4IDfvUOsL/ Officials seek to make changes to correct "hemorrhaging" staffing levels among Sedgwick County first responders Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:12:25 GMT /ems-management/articles/kansas-ems-providers-say-county-leaders-ignored-their-warnings-eqZFLSK4IDfvUOsL/ /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/a-critical-tipping-point-kan-county-ems-wait-times-reach-dangerous-levels-ePULeW75yeVw8GrJ/ An investigation into Sedgwick County EMS showed providers were late to more than 11,000 potentially fatal emergencies since 2019 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:44:15 GMT /ambulances-emergency-vehicles/articles/a-critical-tipping-point-kan-county-ems-wait-times-reach-dangerous-levels-ePULeW75yeVw8GrJ/ /preserving-trust-ems-performance-improvement-through-decisive-disciplinary-management/articles/buddy-to-boss-a-new-approach-BryopdPBxzTcx98H/ Redesigning what it means to be a boss Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:07:55 GMT /preserving-trust-ems-performance-improvement-through-decisive-disciplinary-management/articles/buddy-to-boss-a-new-approach-BryopdPBxzTcx98H/ /ems-advocacy/articles/video-live-stream-national-ems-advisory-council-meeting-tWrUlR8ZGm5T8NtY/ Listen and watch the council's first meeting of 2020 as they discuss issues pertinent to emergency services personnel and the industry Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:22:37 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/video-live-stream-national-ems-advisory-council-meeting-tWrUlR8ZGm5T8NtY/ /future-of-ems/articles/the-ems-evolution-we-need-NKeW6Ps06R8nbw4S/ All levels of EMS stakeholders must bridge the gap between providers and administrators to overcome the hurdles facing the industry Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:48:22 GMT /future-of-ems/articles/the-ems-evolution-we-need-NKeW6Ps06R8nbw4S/ /ems-products/mobile-data/articles/understanding-the-new-ems-scope-of-practice-model-Zur8eNRsqfA04qzz/ Our co-hosts discuss the recently-released 2019 EMS Scope of Practice Model and underscore what has changed for providers Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:48:19 GMT /ems-products/mobile-data/articles/understanding-the-new-ems-scope-of-practice-model-Zur8eNRsqfA04qzz/ /certification/articles/how-to-keep-your-emt-certification-current-OiVB1ZCOlgxzmEoT/ EMT recertification is a straightforward process, but you can't miss the deadlines Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:45:00 GMT /certification/articles/how-to-keep-your-emt-certification-current-OiVB1ZCOlgxzmEoT/ /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/what-we-learned-about-ems-in-the-first-year-of-the-ems-trend-report-VYZrdjnZrJsX4ttC/ Inaugural report sets foundation for evaluating changes, trends in the emergency care system, including standards of care, educational requirements and performance indicators Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:27:22 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/what-we-learned-about-ems-in-the-first-year-of-the-ems-trend-report-VYZrdjnZrJsX4ttC/ /legal/articles/why-patient-refusal-documentation-is-in-your-best-interest-OinuU31ldmlFPEZd/ 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 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:18:13 GMT /legal/articles/why-patient-refusal-documentation-is-in-your-best-interest-OinuU31ldmlFPEZd/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/equipment-for-medical-responders-at-special-events-i6hX0kfkDz6r0I5h/ Here are the minimum equipment guidelines for medical personnel providing care at concerts, sporting events and mass gatherings Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:15:12 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/equipment-for-medical-responders-at-special-events-i6hX0kfkDz6r0I5h/ /patient-handling/articles/ny-ems-department-installs-emergency-boat-dock-for-patients-on-the-water-vUNPEhQ1tVjkko9y/ The new dock will give first responders quicker, easier access to patients Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:34:26 GMT /patient-handling/articles/ny-ems-department-installs-emergency-boat-dock-for-patients-on-the-water-vUNPEhQ1tVjkko9y/ /ems-products/body-camera/articles/korean-firefighter-emts-to-wear-body-cameras-in-the-ambulance-IGT1MKVjfOigZQ5d/ Doctors will be able to see a live feed of patients to provide better medical direction Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:22:25 GMT /ems-products/body-camera/articles/korean-firefighter-emts-to-wear-body-cameras-in-the-ambulance-IGT1MKVjfOigZQ5d/ /ems-products/education/articles/this-is-your-profession-make-of-it-what-you-will-FrrtF5O3RhYxtAv6/ Three truths about relationships for new paramedic graduates to succeed as professionals in a radically changing world of health care Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:15:29 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/this-is-your-profession-make-of-it-what-you-will-FrrtF5O3RhYxtAv6/ /legislation-funding/articles/new-ill-law-to-allow-all-emts-to-use-syringes-to-administer-epinephrine-4exyb8UzAcdgsxno/ The new law will allow EMTs with basic-level training to use a syringe to administer epinephrine Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:03:45 GMT /legislation-funding/articles/new-ill-law-to-allow-all-emts-to-use-syringes-to-administer-epinephrine-4exyb8UzAcdgsxno/ /patient-handling/articles/chinese-ems-abandons-dead-patient-during-transport-to-respond-to-another-call-LVt2TNIIudnT55Rp/ The crew left the patient’s body with a family member after they realized he had died Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:38:46 GMT /patient-handling/articles/chinese-ems-abandons-dead-patient-during-transport-to-respond-to-another-call-LVt2TNIIudnT55Rp/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/5-costly-ems-patient-documentation-mistakes-WnHvKNFxSOjeFJBj/ An incomplete ePCR - a medical record for an EMS patient - can deny a patient coverage they deserve and prevent EMS from being fairly paid Thu, 07 Jul 2016 14:29:25 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/5-costly-ems-patient-documentation-mistakes-WnHvKNFxSOjeFJBj/ /ems-management/articles/ousted-kansas-ems-director-to-receive-45-months-pay-BoMXatfu8o6A28fa/ Dr. John Gallagher, former Sedgwick County EMS director, resigned last week and agreed not to sue officials or individuals in exchange for $85,000 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:49:25 GMT /ems-management/articles/ousted-kansas-ems-director-to-receive-45-months-pay-BoMXatfu8o6A28fa/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/equipment-for-medical-responders-at-special-events-i6hX0kfkDz6r0I5h/ Here are the minimum equipment guidelines for medical personnel providing care at concerts, sporting events and mass gatherings Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:15:12 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/equipment-for-medical-responders-at-special-events-i6hX0kfkDz6r0I5h/ /legal/articles/why-patient-refusal-documentation-is-in-your-best-interest-OinuU31ldmlFPEZd/ 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 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:18:13 GMT /legal/articles/why-patient-refusal-documentation-is-in-your-best-interest-OinuU31ldmlFPEZd/ /ems-education/articles/joining-ems-heres-what-youre-really-getting-into-KK702ab1ALBl96Rv/ Here's what you should know about becoming an EMT and a caregiver before your first day of EMT class and embarking on this career path Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:42:02 GMT /ems-education/articles/joining-ems-heres-what-youre-really-getting-into-KK702ab1ALBl96Rv/