Feed for Administration And Leadership

Preventing Ambulance Accidents Should be a Bigger Focus in EMS

AllieD — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:52:20 +0000

As a profession, EMS needs to really start focusing on the safety of our personnel and doing more to prevent ambulance accidents.

Creating an EMS Culture of Safety

Ryan Kelley — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:38:20 +0000

Document provides a framework for developing a strategy that proactively informs the entire practice of EMS within an agency.

Ways EMS Providers Can Improve Morale

JBerry — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:30:59 +0000

If you find yourself wishing your workplace were a better place to spend 12 hours, these tips for improving workplace morale from the ground up are for you.

Field providers who are not in leadership positions are not powerless against bad morale. Improving workplace attitudes can be done from a grassroots approach. iStockPhoto

Why Being a High-Reliability Organization Is Important in EMS

JBerry — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:11:09 +0000

EMS can achieve safety & reliability despite its dynamic, high-risk environment.

The concepts behind high-reliability organizations (HROs) were first identified when researchers studied the crew of the USS Carl Vinson. The ship’s operators identified and solved problems before they became significant.Photo iStockphoto.com/nadla/serengeti130

Why EMS Should Employ High-Reliability Organization Characteristics

JBerry — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:45:44 +0000

See how HRO principles can be used during a high-risk EMS event.

A high reliability organization must not rely on only one source of data when detailed information on a hazard is not immediately available, or if it is not very informative during an emergency decision-making process. Photo A.J. Heightman

Pro Bono: Allowing EMS to Carry Concealed Weapons Raises Legal Questions

Ryan Kelley — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:31:47 +0000

Find out the legal issues that arise when considering whether EMS providers can carry weapons for self-protection.

Photo iStockphoto.com

How the University of New Mexico’s EMS Medical Direction Consortium Encourages Collaboration

Ryan Kelley — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:26:46 +0000

Collective expertise of physicians is available to participating agencies.

Consortium of Care

Albuquerque Fire Department Medical Director Andrew Harrell, MD, helps a patient out of her home during a 9-1-1 call.

Photo Courtesy Scott Oglesbee

FDNY Adopts New Social Media Guidelines Following Multiple Scandals

Ryan Kelley — Thu, 30 May 2013 22:34:26 +0000

Racist and sexist tweets, pictures posted of patients online prompted updates.

“I am extremely disappointed in the comments posted online by my son Joseph, which do not reflect the values — including a respect for all people — that are held by me, my family and the FDNY.”—FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano

AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

Volunteer EMS Staff Protects More Than 2,000 People in Colo.

AllieD — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:32:54 +0000

With only two paid positions on staff, the West Routt Fire Protection Services is an exemplary case of volunteer power.

The West Routt Fire Protection Service has 22 volunteers to serve a population of 2,200. Photo courtesy Bryan Rickman.

Using and Understanding EMS Buzzwords

AllieD — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:16:08 +0000

EMS leaders might find themselves trying to hit “benchmarks” and “core competencies” in “quality care” while still trying to “herd cats.”

Effective Communication is a Key Tool for EMS Managers

AllieD — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:51:21 +0000

Effective communication is often an overlooked tool EMS managers need to be good leaders.

Recent presidents know when to accentuate words, slow down their speech, pause and gesture with their hand for emphasis. These are all effective ways of communication that great leaders can use.

‘Scene Safe’ Mantra Provides EMS Danger

AllieD — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:15:56 +0000

The “scene safe” way of assessing on-scene risk doesn’t account for dangers that could present themselves later.

Paramedics need to be re-trained and re-oriented to stop thinking that a safety evaluation occurs only once at the beginning of the call. Safetyneeds to be continually re-evaluated and addressed constantly.

Using “CPIs” to Help Prevent Legal Troubles

spieper — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000

With Medicare and Medicaid audits, investigations, overpayment recoveries and other enforcement activity reaching an all-time high, EMS managers must add a new set of metrics to their tool kit: compliance benchmarking.

Pro Bono: Are You Always On Call?

Ryan Kelley — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:35:45 +0000

Do EMS providers have a legal duty to act when off duty and in uniform?

How the Affordable Care Act Will Change EMS

Ryan Kelley — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:58:12 +0000

Now that the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare, and the president was reelected, healthcare reform is a reality—and it will reshape the EMS system.

Photo Allkindza/istockphoto.com

Innovation & Progress

KSclar — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:35:09 +0000

Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.

Innovation & Progress

KSclar — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:35:09 +0000

Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.

Altering the Handling of CPR

KSclar — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:21:34 +0000

Dale Becker formed & implemented a new crew resource management initiative for high-performance CPR.

Dale Becker, NREMT-P

Altering the Handling of CPR

KSclar — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:21:34 +0000

Dale Becker formed & implemented a new crew resource management initiative for high-performance CPR.

Dale Becker, NREMT-P

Sending Stroke Victims to the Right Destination

KSclar — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:34:15 +0000

John Curry, Jr., helped create the FOAM-D Stroke Consortium with a goal of providing comprehensive, rapid response to the treatment of stroke patients.

John Curry, Jr.

Sending Stroke Victims to the Right Destination

KSclar — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:34:15 +0000

John Curry, Jr., helped create the FOAM-D Stroke Consortium with a goal of providing comprehensive, rapid response to the treatment of stroke patients.

John Curry, Jr.

Helping EMS Services Stretched Too Thin

KSclar — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:51:59 +0000

Jessica DeMarzo founded the Purchase College Emergency Medical Service, a new collegiate EMS agency.

Jessica DeMarzo, EMT-B

Reducing the Impact to EMS

KSclar — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:17:24 +0000

James Dunford has directed the implementation of the San Diego RAP and eRAP, an EMS-based surveillance & case management system.

James Dunford, MD, FACEP

Reducing the Impact to EMS

KSclar — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:17:24 +0000

James Dunford has directed the implementation of the San Diego RAP and eRAP, an EMS-based surveillance & case management system.

James Dunford, MD, FACEP

Small but Mighty EMS

KSclar — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:05:57 +0000

David Grovdahl revamped his EMS system using technology and improving educational standards.

David Grovdahl, EMT-P