Medical Director
Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol
How has the EMS Scope of Practice changed since the first EMS Week was celebrated 50 years ago?
Engaging payers, the medical director, administrators and field providers was key to MedStar鈥檚 successful telehealth implementation
Our co-hosts speak with Chief Mark Alexander, director for CoxHealth EMS in Springfield, Missouri, about his pandemic preparation plans
Our co-hosts speak with Dr. Peter Antevy, an EMS medical director for several fire and EMS departments in Florida, about how he prepared his systems for COVID-19
A spokeswoman for the state鈥檚 Department of Health declined to say why former Office of EMS Director Scot Phelps was terminated on Wednesday
The state鈥檚 medical director instructed providers to ask patients showing certain symptoms whether they鈥檝e recently traveled to Wuhan, China
Mercer County Coroner John Libonati said he intended to introduce new procedures to generate more accurate and better information from responders through death reports
Learning the mechanisms of injury associated with Malgaigne fractures, Chance fractures and Jefferson fractures allows EMS providers to stabilize and treat appropriately
If an EMS provider鈥檚 diminished capacity prevents them from performing the job鈥檚 essential functions or puts anyone鈥檚 safety at risk, consider reasonable accommodations
The role of EMS medical directors in maintaining patient-focused care as CMS reimbursement models adapt with ET3
Nurturing one of the most pivotal positions in your agency will create a more engaged and aligned workforce
Allina Health EMS leaders discuss the importance of a strong relationship between operational leaders and the medical director
A GoFundMe page has raised over $60,000 to donate funds to purchase AEDs in Salvatore Silvestri鈥檚 name
The new law will allow EMTs with basic-level training to use a syringe to administer epinephrine
Here is the 鈥渘ever-do鈥� list if you want to have a long and prosperous career in EMS
The ACEP High Threat Emergency Casualty Care Task aims to reduce death and disability from mass shootings and active shooter incidents
What is the clinical obligation vs. legal obligation when the standard of care changes for cardiac arrest treatment?
Highly detailed and specific protocols might create better employees but they don鈥檛 create better providers
Lack of training, confusing policy, and bystander conflict make halting or continuing resuscitation nearly impossible for medics to do what鈥檚 right
Effective training will ensure you and your field personnel are ready to implement the new patient treatment protocols
MONOC partners with pediatric emergency physicians for consultations with paramedics on all pediatric patients that require advanced care
The rural Big Corkscrew fire department merged with another district that had its own medical director in order to use advanced skills
Squad unable to find a qualified and willing medical director to maintain certificate of need
3 years of cardiac arrest registry data is analyzed to improve patient care and to target CPR training programs
A battalion chief and firefighter-medic have resigned after investigation finds unauthorized study guide for protocol test; another officer is under investigation
Medical director search comes up empty; fire district will contract with Vt. ambulance service
Dr. David Miramontes has served in Washington, D.C. since 2011; he will begin in Texas on Oct. 30 pending a contract approval
Q&A with Sabina Braithwaite, M.D., M.P.H. on the importance of safety culture, EMS week and why the public needs to better understand EMS
Your understanding of standard operating procedure may evolve from rulebook to guidebook
Getting the most from your medical director is largely up to you 鈥� probably more than you realize
