Administration And Leadership

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

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

Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Using and Understanding EMS Buzzwords

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

Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Effective Communication is a Key Tool for EMS Managers

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

Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2013

‘Scene Safe’ Mantra Provides EMS Danger

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

Posted Monday, April 15, 2013

Using “CPIs” to Help Prevent Legal Troubles

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.

Posted Monday, April 15, 2013

Pro Bono: Are You Always On Call?

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

Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013

How the Affordable Care Act Will Change EMS

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

Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013

Innovation & Progress

Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.

Posted Friday, March 29, 2013

Altering the Handling of CPR

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

Posted Thursday, March 28, 2013

Sending Stroke Victims to the Right Destination

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

Posted Thursday, March 28, 2013