Paramedic Chief
The news items, feature articles, videos and more you find here are selected specifically with paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders in mind. This content will give those who are charged with running a department or agency the tools, information and insight they need to excel as leaders and managers.
In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master鈥檚-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies 鈥� and why quality must be a leadership priority
These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated health care
AI is not a silver bullet, but when used wisely 鈥� and led by values-driven professionals 鈥� it can be a powerful ally in advancing service, safety and equity
Be thorough, timely and proofread your PCRs to ensure your treatments and professionalism won鈥檛 be called into question
Monroe County Fire Rescue鈥檚 EMS chief faced several charges including evidence tampering, witness tampering and altering patient records
With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in New York, this decision is expected to boost those numbers as more pursue certification through the National Registry
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Exploring how data informs change, improves clinical outcomes and drives leadership decisions
Eliminate bias and develop a program that provides optimal clinical, operational and financial performance
Supporting the professional development goals of your practitioners will set them up for a rewarding EMS career
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Bottom line up front: Why the Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing Advisory Committee Report is important for EMS
Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters
Gordon Graham: Today鈥檚 first responders need more than a transactional relationship with their superiors
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Jeremy Sutton was killed when a tractor-trailer struck the ambulance
With growing concerns over AMR鈥檚 performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS 鈥� a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
Understand the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation
Maaike Erents and Paul te Lindert with SmartDocuments on the impact of a simplified documentation process and how to make it happen
Register now to revisit the top highlights from this year鈥檚 leadership forum
The books were used to illustrate key concepts, support the speaker鈥檚 principles or to call on other leaders to be lifelong learners
Laurie Thiel shares strategies for addressing unproductive meetings and boosting productivity in EMS workplaces
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: 鈥淭ake every opportunity鈥�
Dr. Julia DiGangi challenges EMS leaders to navigate emotional pain and uncertainty with self-awareness and strategic emotional management
Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
Let鈥檚 aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity
It鈥檚 hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos
