/ems-advocacy EMS Advocacy en-US Thu, 16 May 2024 15:03:09 GMT /patient-transportation/building-a-culture-of-patient-advocacy It’s important to foster effectiveness, professionalism and excellency; as well as core values of human decency, empathy, kindness and respect Thu, 16 May 2024 15:03:09 GMT /patient-transportation/building-a-culture-of-patient-advocacy /ems-advocacy/equality-professional-respect-and-parity-in-pay Reflecting on how far EMS has come in 50 years Thu, 16 May 2024 14:41:34 GMT /ems-advocacy/equality-professional-respect-and-parity-in-pay /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past EMS leaders hold the blueprints as we enter the era of evidence-based practices Thu, 16 May 2024 14:15:48 GMT /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past /patient-transportation/building-a-culture-of-patient-advocacy It’s important to foster effectiveness, professionalism and excellency; as well as core values of human decency, empathy, kindness and respect Thu, 16 May 2024 15:03:09 GMT /patient-transportation/building-a-culture-of-patient-advocacy /ems-advocacy/equality-professional-respect-and-parity-in-pay Reflecting on how far EMS has come in 50 years Thu, 16 May 2024 14:41:34 GMT /ems-advocacy/equality-professional-respect-and-parity-in-pay /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past EMS leaders hold the blueprints as we enter the era of evidence-based practices Thu, 16 May 2024 14:15:48 GMT /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day In the spirit of today’s theme, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable members of the EMS community who go beyond the call every shift Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:30 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-5-save-a-life-day It's on agencies to provide opportunities for community members to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one Wed, 15 May 2024 16:36:40 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-5-save-a-life-day /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:29 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/calm-and-collected-an-ohio-paramedic-makes-history-with-her-citys-department A life-changing moment helped Paramedic/Firefighter Meryah Wilson realize she was equipped to deal with emergencies Wed, 15 May 2024 13:56:11 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/calm-and-collected-an-ohio-paramedic-makes-history-with-her-citys-department /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation EMS leaders and advocates rallied in Albany to promote bills that supporters say would take great steps to stabilize ambulance services Wed, 15 May 2024 11:45:03 GMT /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation /ems-advocacy/leadership-whole-blood-and-ems-safety-insights Report and commentary from the North Carolina EMS Expo 2024 Tue, 14 May 2024 14:36:57 GMT /ems-advocacy/leadership-whole-blood-and-ems-safety-insights /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/poll-analysis-are-providers-partial-to-working-in-their-hometowns Every response area has its drawbacks, but all things being equal, what percentage of providers prefer to respond to calls in their own community? Mon, 13 May 2024 18:46:59 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/poll-analysis-are-providers-partial-to-working-in-their-hometowns /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /billing-and-administration/a-billion-dollars-of-savings-the-legacy-of-et3 Matt Zavadsky discusses the CMS disclosure and the latest in the move to fund treatment in place Mon, 13 May 2024 16:18:58 GMT /billing-and-administration/a-billion-dollars-of-savings-the-legacy-of-et3 /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members Fri, 10 May 2024 19:48:34 GMT /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate This year marks the 50th recogntion of EMS Week, established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford Fri, 10 May 2024 19:22:56 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate /ems-advocacy/we-have-to-change-matt-zavadsky-on-his-new-role-and-how-ems-needs-to-evolve Zavadsky details the potential changes to the MedStar system and his new position with the PWW Advisory Group Fri, 10 May 2024 17:09:24 GMT /ems-advocacy/we-have-to-change-matt-zavadsky-on-his-new-role-and-how-ems-needs-to-evolve /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /ems-poems/ems-poem-to-my-medic-from-your-emt “When the ER keeps us from another call, you may frolic while I hug the wall. I am there for you.” Thu, 02 May 2024 16:35:17 GMT /ems-poems/ems-poem-to-my-medic-from-your-emt /paramedic-chief/articles/ems-chaplaincy-evidence-based-professional-practice-htUvy1t6oVZZJasV/ Allina Health EMS chaplain Russ Myers discusses EMS chaplain role and the research that supports efforts of EMS chaplains to aid EMTs and paramedics. Wed, 01 May 2024 17:44:22 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/ems-chaplaincy-evidence-based-professional-practice-htUvy1t6oVZZJasV/ /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ Here's an overview of what EMS chaplains do and how you can become one Wed, 01 May 2024 17:38:56 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ /legal/we-are-patient-advocates-when-backing-the-blue-puts-ems-in-a-difficult-position Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:09:41 GMT /legal/we-are-patient-advocates-when-backing-the-blue-puts-ems-in-a-difficult-position /ems-management/roundtable-fire-based-ems-leaders-share-the-benefits-of-a-qa-qi-program A commitment to EMS excellence establishes a lasting reputation of respect, reliability and integrity Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:27:49 GMT /ems-management/roundtable-fire-based-ems-leaders-share-the-benefits-of-a-qa-qi-program /communications-dispatch/6-helpful-resources-to-celebrate-dispatchers-during-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National 911 Program has gathered a variety of resources to help you celebrate your colleagues and other 911 centers Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:21:05 GMT /communications-dispatch/6-helpful-resources-to-celebrate-dispatchers-during-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week /awards-grants/calif-ambulance-service-honors-exceptional-ems-professionals-as-stars-of-life Lifeline Ambulance personnel were recognized for their commitment to high-quality EMS Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:38:24 GMT /awards-grants/calif-ambulance-service-honors-exceptional-ems-professionals-as-stars-of-life /communications-dispatch/6-tips-for-celebrating-emergency-medical-dispatchers Consider these gifts and tips for showing your appreciation during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:06:58 GMT /communications-dispatch/6-tips-for-celebrating-emergency-medical-dispatchers /artificial-intelligence/the-hype-and-the-hope-exploring-artificial-intelligence-in-ems Learn how emerging AI applications will impact dispatch, ePCR, education and revenue cycle management Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:19:09 GMT /artificial-intelligence/the-hype-and-the-hope-exploring-artificial-intelligence-in-ems /ems-advocacy/house-committee-evaluates-emergency-healthcare-access Emergency care representatives testify about reimbursement, access challenges Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:01:48 GMT /ems-advocacy/house-committee-evaluates-emergency-healthcare-access /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/ Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:56:46 GMT /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/ /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation EMS leaders and advocates rallied in Albany to promote bills that supporters say would take great steps to stabilize ambulance services Wed, 15 May 2024 11:45:03 GMT /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/ You haven't been in EMS long enough if you don't yell "Clear right!" when you're driving off-duty Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:39:32 GMT /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/ /ems-poems/ems-poem-to-my-medic-from-your-emt “When the ER keeps us from another call, you may frolic while I hug the wall. I am there for you.” Thu, 02 May 2024 16:35:17 GMT /ems-poems/ems-poem-to-my-medic-from-your-emt /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/