Operations

Emergency vehicles in Kyiv (Photo: Tohaomg/Wikimedia Commons)
EMS Around the World: EMS Upgrade Creates Questions in Ukraine
Eugene Gerden, February 26, 2020
Leaders want a modern, Western-style system, but some experts have doubts.
Wisc. Retired Dispatcher Killed in Car Wreck
February 25, 2020
Jennifer Campeau is remembered as a professional and committed first responder of the Racine County Communications Center.
Deaconess Health, AMR Integrate EMR and Transport Solutions
February 20, 2020
The integration of Deaconess' EMR with AMR’s Transport OnLine Ordering System (OLOS) for emergent and non-emergent patient transport aims to streamline operations and communications.
Okla. EMS Agency Puts ECMO Ambulance Into Service
February 19, 2020
Integris Health and the Emergency Medical Services Authority providers can deliver ECMO therapy on the new ECMO 1 unit.
FDNY EMT Sidelined After Padding Overtime to Increase Salary
February 19, 2020
EMT Ray Laurie earned more than double his base pay after allegedly claiming up to 30 extra hours of overtime per week.
Digitech Expands Sales Operations With EMS Industry Veterans
February 18, 2020
Jason Crowell has been named the new senior vice president of sales to lead business development operations.
Ind. EMS Agencies Concerned Bill Will Cut Reimbursements
February 17, 2020
Ambulance services say House Bill 1372 will reduce insurance reimbursements, delay response times, and lead to layoffs.
Fourteen U.S. Cruise Passengers Test Positive for COVID-19
February 17, 2020
U.S. officials had to evacuate 14 Americans from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan to be quarantined at military bases.
PatientCare Acquires MedFleet Ambulance
February 17, 2020
PatientCare Logistics Solutions expands its services to Florida.
FICEMS created notes on the summit, recording attendees' and presenters' thoughts.
Feds Host Listening Summit on EMS/Hospital Data Exchange
Hilary Gates, MAEd, NRP, February 15, 2020
Hospitals hold helpful information in patient records, but traditionally do not share these with EMS systems.
Temperature checks, like this one at a Wuhan supermarket, won't be effective if they're not accurate. (Photo: Painjet/Wikimedia Commons)
Your Captain Speaking: nCoV and the Lessons of SARS
Dick Blanchet and Samantha Greene, February 14, 2020
Wisdom gained during that outbreak may be applicable again.
Air Methods Announces In-Network Agreement With BCBS of Texas
February 13, 2020
The new deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield provides patients access to the air services at negotiated rates.
Kan. EMS Provider Injured in Ambulance Crash
February 13, 2020
The provider driving the ambulance lost control due to poor weather conditions.
Five Questions With: Justin Dunlop on the Australia Wildfires
Valerie Amato, NREMT, February 10, 2020
Dunlop shares lessons learned and challenges faced by EMS providers managing the raging fires.
More Fla. SWAT Medics Carrying Firearms on High-Risk Calls
February 07, 2020
Agencies in the Tampa Bay area are beginning to take advantage of a bill signed into law in June allowing tactical medical personnel to carry weapons during shootings or hostage situations.
Firehouse Run Survey data yield some national averages for comparison.
Ambulance Allocation: What’s the Right Balance?
Aditya C. Shekhar, February 07, 2020
Firehouse Run Survey data yield some national averages for comparison.
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