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Improving EMS Deployment Performance
I work regularly with agencies that are looking to improve aspects of their operations. Some casual readers may be surprised to know that the focus of those discussions is not always about cutting response times. While response is a simple and common measure, it clearly does not evaluate EMS well and certainly fails to encapsulate […]
How “New” Will “Normal” Actually Be?
Be careful what you wish for. Just a few months ago, before the words “COVID-19” and “social-distancing” became a regular part of our conversations, I was speaking with the Operations Chief of an EMS service about the difficulty in hiring and retaining paramedics. He said it would take “a downturn in the economy before we […]
Improving Operations in Crisis
Our practice of EMS is facing significant challenges right now. Although many traditional aspects must still continue, we have a few more obstacles to overcome in a crisis. This “pilot podcast” highlights some practical modifications to consider for operational improvements, especially for MARVLIS users. Notes: Demand for EMS services is disproportionate across America and outside […]
EMS Today 2016 Review
It was my privilege to have been selected as the Official Blogger of the EMS Today conference for 2016. Like my predecessor, Tom Bouthillet at the EMS 12-Lead blog, I took that role very seriously and visited as many of the sessions, vendor exhibits, and even socials (they are definitely part of the experience) as I possibly […]
High Performance EMS
Improving EMS Deployment Performance
MARVLIS is not the only solution for optimizing ambulance deployment, it is just the most widely used and is often implemented under different names as an OEM application along with CAD software from ZOLL and Motorola in addition to being resold directly by Infor. CWI, out of the Netherlands, is an example of company that…
2021-03-23 09:34:25
Improving EMS Deployment Performance
There are more aspects than just three to this issue. Add in training time, which often the first to evaporate when EMS unit hour utilizations rise. I'll group rest/meals/on duty workout, or 'down time' together, these are critical to manage well. Many systems I'm familiar with lump the travel time 'flexing' to their next post…
2021-03-23 07:26:03
HP-EMS Profile: Sedgwick County EMS
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2020-07-25 06:14:35
Examining the 2020 Vision of EMS
Holding on to the EMS identity distinguishes the US scene from other countries where paramedicine has moved its education into universities and it practice beyond ambulance services. The profession in those countries has a voice of its own. Lisa has identified a major problem. Language matters.
2020-07-15 18:09:01
Examining the 2020 Vision of EMS
"Emergency Medical Services" offers no actual domain of practice. The blend of interdisciplinary health practitioners dilutes the goal you are trying to achieve. The practice of paramedicine, invites recognition and acknowledgment. This is long overdue.
2020-07-15 10:19:37
