EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Discover how seamless EMS data sharing enhances patient care and strengthens healthcare systems
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
Fitch & Associates and SA国际传媒 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity
Nicole A. Henricksen was recognized for inspiring others in EMS and for creating an environment where others can thrive and succeed
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
There are more opportunities than ever to become a published writer
You haven鈥檛 been in EMS long enough if you don鈥檛 yell 鈥淐lear right!鈥� when you鈥檙e driving off-duty
Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization鈥檚 impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support
The nonprofit Paramedic Resilience Society opened 鈥楻esuscitated鈥� to provide financial assistance to EMS workers
The decisions we make between calls might be just as critical, in the long run, as the treatment decisions we make during calls
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
Paramedics: don鈥檛 settle for a living wage. Instead, be audacious and demand a thriving wage for your lifesaving career of community service
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Property owners will pay an annual tax to pay for emergency medical services
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited members of Meadville Area Ambulance Service to discuss recruitment efforts
Show your gratitude to those who serve on the front lines of your community
Jimmy Kimmel鈥檚 story reminds us of the breadth of EMS鈥� commitment to our patients
Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating 鈥渁rbitrary鈥� response time standards; where do you stand?
Dr. Michael Copass was known for founding Airlift Northwest, shaping paramedic education programs and demanding that every patient be treated with respect
The 2024 moving memorial made several stops over 15 days through at least 18 states during the journey to Arlington
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink 鈥� learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: 鈥淭ake every opportunity鈥�
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times
Elko Regional Airport held a ceremony with the National EMS Memorial Service to remember 36 fallen EMS first responders
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Preston County officials are working to expand their EMS area of operations
