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Comment by Erich M. Weldon on August 22, 2011 at 11:58pm

Hi all! There is a new association in California representing EMS professionals. Even if you are not an EMD, EMR, EMT, AEMT or Paramedic in California, please "Like" this page to support us!  CAAEMT Facebook Page

 

The mission of the California Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is to serve the prehospital EMS care providers of California by presenting networking opportunities, offer continuing education, work with CAAEMT partners to give discounts on services and products, and represent its membership during discussions that will readily affect their practice and protocols. 

 

Spread the word by re-posting on JEMS and Facebook!  

 

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Comment by Jennifer Berry on August 19, 2011 at 6:42pm

Can Tulsa Fire Department save Tulsa money if awarded the city's EMS contract? EMSA says "no."

http://www.jems.com/article/news/emsa-warns-against-tfd-ambulance-s...

Comment by Jennifer Doyle on February 17, 2011 at 12:58pm

A Lead Federal Agency for EMS? Read the story at...

http://www.jems.com/article/ems-insider/white-paper-addresses-creation

Comment by Jennifer Doyle on December 6, 2010 at 9:23pm

Looking for Your Best Cost-Saving Tips!

With the new year upon us and the economy still in a slump, I thought it would be great to share in the January EMS Insider some of the cost-saving measures EMS agencies have initiated that have proven effective. I would love to share with our readers your best cost-saving solutions. They need not be complicated and could involve any aspect of your operation: utilities/facilities, communications, admin/office expenses, supply/disposables, fuel/fleet, billing, health care premiums, scheduling/overtime, training, insurance/risk management, DME/maintenance, etc.

A short description (paragraph or two) would suffice; however, any specific data you can provide would be great (i.e., putting XX out to bid saved our organization $X or X% over the course of the year, etc.) Please include your name, title, organization and city/state.

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, so please don't be shy! I will of course credit you and your organization and will make sure you receive a copy of the issue. If you're interested in contributing, I'll need all input by Monday, December 13. Please send all responses to me off-list at jenniferdoyle@cox.net.

Best regards,
Jennifer Doyle
Editor, EMS Insider

Comment by Jennifer Berry on November 19, 2010 at 2:31pm

Check out "Feds Focus on Helicopter EMS Growth & Safety" from the November issue at http://www.jems.com/article/administration-and-leadership/feds-focu...

Comment by Jennifer Doyle on October 12, 2010 at 5:26pm

'Dire outcomes predicted for municipal pension systems'


In a new report issued today by the Kellogg School, economists estimate an additional $574 billion in unfunded liabilities from pension plans at the city and county levels.

The paper, “The Crisis in Local Government Pensions in the United States,” is co-authored by Joshua Rauh of the Kellogg School and Robert Novy-Marx of the University of Rochester. In this latest study, Rauh and Novy-Marx calculate the aggregate unfunded liabilities and forecast the number of years assets will last for 77 defined pension plans sponsored by 50 major U.S. cities and counties. The sample represented all non-state municipal entities with more than $1 billion in pension assets, covering 2.04 million local public employees and retirees. Rauh will present the paper at the Brookings Institution on Oct. 15 in Washington, D.C. ...

Read the press release at:
http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/News_Articles/2010/municipal-pe...

Read the report at:
http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/faculty/rauh/research/NMRLocal2...

Comment by Jennifer Doyle on October 7, 2010 at 2:14pm

FAA Proposes Comprehensive New Helicopter Safety Rules

WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed broad new rules for helicopter operators, including air ambulances, which, if finalized, would require stricter flight rules and procedures, improved communications and training, and additional on-board safety equipment. ...

Read the press release at https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/n...

I will cover this in the November issue of EMS Insider.

Comment by Jim Cole on September 16, 2010 at 7:05pm

THE organization for those who are in EMS management and leadership! A life and career changing conference. I hope you can make it. I'll be attending. http://iaemsc.org/conference.html

Comment by Jennifer Doyle on August 9, 2010 at 11:22am

Lifeline and ReviveR AED Battery Packs Recalled

Defibtech is recalling certain battery packs used in Lifeline and ReviveR automatic external defibrillators (AED). These battery packs may cause the AED to inappropriately cancel the charge and be unable to deliver therapy. The company has received four malfunction reports from AED users.

This recall affects DBP-2800 battery packs shipped before June 4, 2007. The affected packs have serial numbers between 202001005 and 202005916 or between 206001001 and 206009871.

Anyone who has a Lifeline or ReviveR AED should check the battery pack's serial number and contact the company if it is affected by the recall. Defibtech will be sending corrective software to users who have affected battery packs.

In the meantime, the company says the AED can be kept in service until the software update card is received. But make sure there is a backup battery pack or a backup AED available. If your AED cancels a shock during a rescue and shuts down with service code 1003, replace the battery pack and continue with the rescue. Read the FDA Safety Alert at

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/psn/transcript.cf...

Comment by Jennifer Doyle on June 23, 2010 at 11:13am

Watch National EMS Memorial Service Live Online this Saturday

According to NEMSMS, the webcast will begin at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Saturday June, 26, 2010. View it at http://live.nemsms.org/

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