Human Resources Archives - American Ambulance Association https://ambulance.org/category/human-resources/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:31:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ambulance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-newaaalogosquare-32x32.png Human Resources Archives - American Ambulance Association https://ambulance.org/category/human-resources/ 32 32 132285478 SURVEY | 2024 Ambulance Industry Employee Turnover Study https://ambulance.org/2024/03/18/survey-2024-turnover/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:31:06 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=419982

The American Ambulance Association is partnering with Newton 360, an ambulance industry partner and Human Resource support firm, to conduct our sixth annual industry turnover study. Our intent is to […]

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]]> 419982 JEMS | Adapting to Survive EMS Workplace Shortages, Part I https://ambulance.org/2024/02/07/jems-adapting-to-survive-ems-workplace-shortages-part-i/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:02:04 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=418056

From the Journal of Emergency Medical Services on February 1, 2024 Why are females and individuals who identify as Black, indigenous and/or People of Color underrepresented in EMS? Knolan Rawlins, […]

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]]> 418056 Enhancing EMS Safety: Outcomes of the Lights and Siren Collaborative https://ambulance.org/2024/01/17/lights-sirens-2/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:10:28 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=417497

January 17, 2024 – Irving, TX We didn’t need emergency warning devices to get where we were going – a motor vehicle crash without serious injuries. We tried to change […]

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]]> 417497 Final Rule Governing the Classification of Independent Contractors https://ambulance.org/2024/01/12/independent-contractors/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:22:51 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=417440

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]]> 417440 Illinois & Chicago Employment Law Updates https://ambulance.org/2023/11/22/illinois-chicago-employment-law-updates/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:08:05 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416229

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]]> 416229 California Human Resources | Changes to CA Paid Sick Leave Law https://ambulance.org/2023/11/22/cali-sick-leave/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:05:38 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416224

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]]> 416224 CISA | Preventing Workplace Violence Infographic https://ambulance.org/2023/11/21/cisa-preventing-workplace-violence-infographic/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:28:08 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416172

Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic Publish Date November 16, 2023 RELATED TOPICS: PHYSICAL SECURITY, INSIDER THREAT MITIGATION, NON-CONFRONTATIONAL TECHNIQUES The Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic is a new […]

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]]> 416172 Gluesenkamp Perez and Finstad Introduce EMS Workforce Shortage Bill https://ambulance.org/2023/11/16/gluesenkamp-perez-and-finstad-introduce-ems-workforce-shortage-bill/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:57:14 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416047

Yesterday, November 15, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN) introduced the Preserve Access to Rapid Ambulance Emergency Medical Treatment (PARA-EMT) Act (H.R. 6433). H.R. 6433 is […]

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]]> 416047 New NLRB Framework for Union Negotiations https://ambulance.org/2023/09/05/new-nlrb-framework/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:52:13 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=411156 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 411156 Proposed Changes to the FLSA Overtime Exemption Salary Level https://ambulance.org/2023/08/30/u-s-dol-issues-notice-of-proposed-rule-making-to-update-the-flsa-overtime-exemption-salary-level/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:24:29 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=411004

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]]> 411004 2023 Mentorship Guide for EMS https://ambulance.org/2023/08/23/2023-mentorship-guide-for-ems/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:53:37 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=410786

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]]> 410786 EMS Workforce Quick Take: Sign-on and Referral Bonuses https://ambulance.org/2023/08/23/ems-workforce-quick-take-sign-on-and-referral-bonuses/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:40:10 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=410783

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]]> 410783 Rule Expanding Electronic Submission Requirements for Injury & Illness Data for High Hazard Employers https://ambulance.org/2023/07/18/dol-rule/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:08:07 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409657 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 409657 2023 EMS Employee Turnover Study Released! https://ambulance.org/2023/07/10/2023-ems-employee-turnover-study-released/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:44:09 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409352

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]]> 409352 EMS1 Stop | Anna Liotta, AAA 2023 Keynote Speaker https://ambulance.org/2023/07/06/ems1-stop-anna-liotta-aaa-2023-keynote-speaker/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:27:11 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409235

Thank you to Rob Lawrence of Pro EMS, EMS1, and the California Ambulance Association for connecting with #Ambucon23 keynote Anna Liotta and Royal Ambulance’s Steve Grau!

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]]> 409235 SCOTUS Decision Changes Religious Accommodation Standard https://ambulance.org/2023/07/06/scotus-decision-changes-religious-accommodation-standard/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:20:10 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409266

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]]> 409266 EEOC Weighs in on SCOTUS Decision On Affirmative Action Programs in Education https://ambulance.org/2023/07/05/eeoc-weighs-in-on-scotus-decision-on-affirmative-action-programs-in-education/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:56:03 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409242

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]]> 409242 CMS Publishes Final Rule COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing for Long Term Care Facilities https://ambulance.org/2023/05/31/cms-publishes-final-rule-covid-19-vaccination-testing-for-long-term-care-facilities/ Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:31 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=405705

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]]> 405705 NHTSA’s Office of EMS Contributes to New Study Analyzing Suicide Among EMS and 911 https://ambulance.org/2023/05/27/nhtsas-office-of-ems-contributes-to-new-study-analyzing-suicide-among-ems-and-911/ Sat, 27 May 2023 12:56:02 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=405413

NHTSA’s Office of EMS Contributes to New Study Analyzing Suicide Among EMS and 911 National Violent Death Reporting System data indicates that first responders made up 1% of all suicides […]

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]]> 405413 EEOC Issues Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence an Employer’s Selection Process https://ambulance.org/2023/05/25/eeoc-issues-guidance-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-an-employers-selection-process/ Thu, 25 May 2023 12:45:23 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=404859

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]]> 404859 U.S. DOL Provides Updated Guidance on Break Time for Breastfeeding Employees https://ambulance.org/2023/05/23/u-s-dol-provides-updated-guidance-on-break-time-for-breastfeeding-employees/ Tue, 23 May 2023 19:22:36 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=404575

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]]> 404575 All Clear Foundation Names Mike Taigman Chairman of the Board https://ambulance.org/2023/05/02/all-clear-foundation-names-mike-taigman-chairman-of-the-board/ Tue, 02 May 2023 14:57:45 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=402201

This appointment demonstrates its commitment to serving those in emergency services with the wellness resources they need, when they need them, free of charge Denver, Colorado, USA – All Clear […]

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]]> 402201 OIG Announces Modernization of Compliance Program Guidance Documents https://ambulance.org/2023/04/28/oig-announces-modernization-of-compliance-program-guidance-documents/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:46:16 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=402124

By Brian S. Werfel, Esq. On April 25, 2023, the HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) posted a notice in the Federal Register that it would be updating its […]

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]]> 402124 Employee Turnover Study Due 4/30 | iPad Raffle https://ambulance.org/2023/04/19/employee-turnover-study-due-4-30-ipad-raffle/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:43:01 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=401180

The American Ambulance Association is partnering with Newton 360, an ambulance industry partner and Human Resource support firm, to conduct our fifth annual industry turnover study. Our intent is to […]

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]]> 401180 AAA Provides Comments to the Senate HELP Committee Related to Workforce Shortage https://ambulance.org/2023/03/20/aaa-provides-comments-to-the-help-committee-related-to-workforce-shortage/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:39:32 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=396861

The American Ambulance Association has submitted comments to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) in response to their request for input on crafting legislation to address […]

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]]> 396861 HHS OCR Settlement in FL to Improve Access to Care for Communities of Color https://ambulance.org/2023/03/10/hhs-ocr-fl/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:47:32 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=395507

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]]> 395507 NLRB Decision Impacting Severance Agreements https://ambulance.org/2023/02/24/nlrb/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:34:07 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=394540

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]]> 394540 NAEMT 2022 National Report on Engagement and Satisfaction in EMS https://ambulance.org/2023/01/18/naemt-2022-national-report-on-engagement-and-satisfaction-in-ems/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:56:33 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=386782

From the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians NAEMT is pleased to present the results of our 2022 National Survey on EMS Workforce Engagement and Satisfaction. Earlier this year, NAEMT […]

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]]> 386782 OSHA Form 300A Electronic Reporting Change https://ambulance.org/2022/12/27/osha300a/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:19:38 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=385105

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]]> 385105 EMS Narratives | Friday Night [Under The] Lights https://ambulance.org/2022/12/07/racht-thx/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:36:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=383761

Written Friday, November 25, 2022 | By Ed Racht, MD Happy Friday, and happy Thanksgiving weekend. I hope by now your blood sugar is slowly but surely heading back to […]

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]]> 383761 OSHA Publishes Mental Health Resources https://ambulance.org/2022/11/16/osha-publishes-mental-health-resources/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:21:09 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=380288

OSHA Publishes Resources to Assist Employers with Mental Health & Wellness The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration has posted numerous resources and tools for employers […]

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]]> 380288 SAVVIK Foundation Study on Diversity in EMS https://ambulance.org/2022/11/01/savvik-foundation-study-on-diversity-in-ems/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:01:25 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=379870

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the emergency medical service community. Delaware State University has teamed with the Savvik Foundation, a non-profit representing emergency medical service (EMS) to assess equity within […]

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]]> 379870 Updated Required EEOC Posting https://ambulance.org/2022/10/31/updated-required-eeoc-posting/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:04:13 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=379743

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]]> 379743 4th Annual Study Shows Worsening EMS Turnover https://ambulance.org/2022/10/17/4th-annual-study-shows-worsening-ems-turnover/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:32:31 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=378084

Results from AAA/Newton 360 Fourth Annual EMS Industry Turnover Study Shows Worsening Employee Turnover The American Ambulance Association (AAA) and Newton 360, an Emergency Medical Services (EMS)-based workforce management software […]

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]]> 378084 OSHA Taking Strides to Address Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Workplace https://ambulance.org/2022/09/16/osha-taking-strides-to-address-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-in-the-workplace/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:39:22 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=376135

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]]> 376135 New EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Testing https://ambulance.org/2022/07/22/new-eeoc-guidance-on-covid-19-testing/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:14:06 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=373529

EEOC Issued New Guidance on Employer Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Policies On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and […]

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]]> 373529 SURVEY | Ambulance Industry Employee Turnover Study https://ambulance.org/2022/07/05/survey-ambulance-industry-employee-turnover-study/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:55:26 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=371907 The American Ambulance Association is partnering with Newton 360, an ambulance industry partner and Human Resource support firm, to conduct our fourth annual industry turnover study. Our intent is to […]

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]]> 371907 US DOL | Building Mental Health-Friendly Workplaces https://ambulance.org/2022/05/23/us-dol-mental-health/ Mon, 23 May 2022 11:45:21 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=365410

The U.S. Department of Labor cordially invites you to a virtual event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET Location: Streaming online Register: Click here […]

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]]> 365410 Infection Prevention and Control for the EMS/911 Workforce: Public Comment Requested https://ambulance.org/2022/04/12/ahrq-infection-control/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:37:05 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=363017

Draft Report on Infection Prevention and Control for the EMS/911 Workforce Released: Public Comment Requested From EMS.gov on April 12, 2022 The draft report for the technical brief on Infection Prevention and […]

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]]> 363017 DOL Electronic Injury & Illness Reporting https://ambulance.org/2022/03/29/dol-electronic-injury-illness-reporting/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:45:51 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=359922

Proposed Changes to the OSHA Electronic Injury & Illness Reporting Requirements The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing amendments to its occupational injury and […]

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]]> 359922 DOL COVID-19 Exposure Rule-Making https://ambulance.org/2022/03/25/dol-exposure/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:53:19 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=359667 The United States Department of Labor (US DOL) has published a notice of intent to partially reopen the rule-making process to permit additional comment and a public hearing on certain […]

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]]> 359667 EMS Gives Life | EMT Reid Needs a Living Kidney Donor https://ambulance.org/2022/03/03/emsgl-reid-3/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:53:53 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=357393

URGENT:  Fellow first responder Reid Cappel is in kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant.  A living donor is his best chance at survival.  For years, Reid Cappel has selflessly […]

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]]> 357393 Reminder for EMS Employers to Electronically Report 2021 Injury & Illness Data https://ambulance.org/2022/02/28/21osha/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:29:22 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=356928 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 356928 EMS1 Webinar | Navigating a path to career satisfaction https://ambulance.org/2022/02/16/ems1-careersat/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:31:31 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=355664

Limited options for professional growth and the lack of a clear career path are barriers to recruitment, retention and career longevity. The EMS Burnout Repair Kit series, presented by EMS1 […]

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]]> 355664 Bloomberg Radio | President Baird on the Workforce Shortage https://ambulance.org/2022/02/14/bloomberg-baird/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:16:00 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=355105

Fantastic Bloomberg Radio interview with President Shawn Baird covering key causes and impacts of the EMS workforce shortage. Balance of Power Podcast • Browse all episodes https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2022-02-11/balance-of-power-ems-worker… Balance of Power: EMS […]

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]]> 355105 EMS Gives Life | EMT Reid Needs a Living Kidney Donor https://ambulance.org/2022/02/07/emsgl-reid-2/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:43:00 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=354510

URGENT:  Fellow first responder Reid Cappel is in kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant.  A living donor is his best chance at survival.  For years, Reid Cappel has selflessly […]

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]]> 354510 Statement for House Ways & Means Hearing on America’s Mental Health Crisis https://ambulance.org/2022/02/02/hwm-mental-health/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:42:52 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=353939

Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives Hearing on “America’s Mental Health Crisis” Statement of Shawn Baird, President, American Ambulance Association February 2, 2022 Chairman Neal, Ranking Member […]

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]]> 353939 New for Members | 2022 Human Resources Manual! https://ambulance.org/2022/02/01/2022hr/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:38:46 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=353693

The 2022 Human Resources Toolkit includes the addition of numerous practice notes intended to provide EMS leaders with a more practical understanding of the legal principles that necessitate much of […]

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]]> 353693 OSHA Withdraws the Mandatory Vaccination & Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) https://ambulance.org/2022/01/25/ets-withdrawn/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:25:33 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=353270

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]]> 353270 EMT Reid Needs a Kidney! Living Donor Sought https://ambulance.org/2022/01/24/emsgl-reid/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:50:19 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=350545

URGENT:  Fellow first responder Reid Cappel is in kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant.  A living donor is his best chance at survival.  For years, Reid Cappel has selflessly […]

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]]> 350545 Annual OSHA Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting https://ambulance.org/2022/01/19/osha-ita-2021/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:03:52 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=352536 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 352536 Supreme Court Decision on OSHA and CMS Mandatory Vaccination ETS https://ambulance.org/2022/01/17/scotus-vax/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:04:57 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=351538

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]]> 351538 Jan 5 | EMS360: Fatigue Risk Management in EMS Webtool Demo https://ambulance.org/2022/01/03/ems360-fatigue-risk-management-in-ems-webtool-demo-2/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:38:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=348505

Fatigue Risk Management in EMS: Project Summary and Webtool Demo Wed, Jan 5, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM EST Show in My Time Zone Five years after its launch, […]

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]]> 348505 OSHA and CDC Updates https://ambulance.org/2021/12/29/osha-and-cdc-updates/ Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:00:30 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=348310

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]]> 348310 EMS360: Fatigue Risk Management in EMS Webtool Demo https://ambulance.org/2021/12/21/ems360-fatigue-risk-management-in-ems-webtool-demo/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:37:02 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=348150

Fatigue Risk Management in EMS: Project Summary and Webtool Demo Wed, Jan 5, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM EST Show in My Time Zone Five years after its launch, […]

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]]> 348150 6th Circuit Lifts the Injunction on the OSHA Vax & Testing Rules https://ambulance.org/2021/12/20/6th-circuit-vax/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:27:45 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=348072

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]]> 348072 5th Circuit Lifts Injunction on CMS Mandatory Vaccine Requirement for Half of U.S. https://ambulance.org/2021/12/17/5th-circuit-lifts-injunction-on-cms-mandatory-vaccine-requirement-for-half-of-u-s/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:05:43 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=348025 On December 15, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling which modifies an earlier court national injunction related to the CMS mandatory vaccination […]

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]]> 348025 5 Tips for a Successful Mentor Program https://ambulance.org/2021/12/10/5-tips-for-a-successful-mentor-program/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:36:14 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=347719 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 347719 More Court Injunctions Impacting the Federal Contractor & CMS Mandatory Vaccination Rules https://ambulance.org/2021/12/07/courtinj/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:03:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=347629

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]]> 347463 Workforce Resource: Total Compensation Statement & Calculation Sheet https://ambulance.org/2021/11/16/total-compensation/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:36:09 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=345045 Part of any successful recruitment and retention strategy is having a competitive compensation and benefits package. This is achieved most successfully by providing employees with a Total Compensation Statement. A […]

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]]> 345045 Court Reaffirms the Stay on the OSHA Vaccination & Testing Rules https://ambulance.org/2021/11/15/osha-vax-stay/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:33:54 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=343887

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]]> 343887 NIOSH Seeks Public Comment on Interventions for Work-Related Stress Through November 26 https://ambulance.org/2021/10/22/niosh-seeks-public-comment-on-interventions-for-work-related-stress-through-november-26/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:40:06 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=339954

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking public comment on current evidence-based, workplace and occupational safety […]

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]]> 339954 Fox & Friends | AAA President Baird on the EMS Workforce Shortage https://ambulance.org/2021/10/12/president-fox-friends/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:33:12 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=338809

AAA President Shawn Baird shared with @foxandfriends how the #EMS workforce shortage is impacting our communities. Congress must act to provide #heropay and training, and to cut red tape keeping […]

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]]> 338809 NBC | EMS services warn of ‘crippling labor shortage’ undermining 911 system https://ambulance.org/2021/10/08/nbc-ems-workforce/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:45:03 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=338502

Oct. 8, 2021, 12:53 PM EDT By Phil McCausland “Companies have had to close, consolidate or come up with new strategies to answer calls, said American Ambulance Association President Shawn […]

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]]> 338502 Congressional Letter on the EMS Workforce Shortage https://ambulance.org/2021/10/04/workforceshortage/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:48:08 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=337774

October 1, 2021 Dear Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell & Minority Leader McCarthy, Our paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), as well as the organizations that they […]

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]]> 337774 OCR Issues Guidance on HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and the Workplace https://ambulance.org/2021/09/30/ocr-issues-guidance-on-hipaa-covid-19-vaccinations-and-the-workplace/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 02:55:16 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=337458

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to help the public understand when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act […]

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]]> 337458 New Guidance on COVID-19 Workplace Safety for Federal Contractors https://ambulance.org/2021/09/30/c19fedcontractors/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:38:05 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=337344 This week, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released new guidance on COVID-19 workplace safety protocols for Federal contractors and subcontractors.  On September 9, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, […]

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]]> 337344 EMS.gov | Information About COVID-19 for EMS Systems and Clinicians https://ambulance.org/2021/08/12/ems-gov-information-about-covid-19-for-ems-systems-and-clinicians/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:57:33 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=325428

From EMS.gov Resources include guidance documents, links to the latest from the CDC, and information about vaccine safety and administration With cases of COVID-19 surging again across the country, EMS […]

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]]> 325428 HHS | $103mm for Healthcare Workforce Resiliency and to Address Burnout https://ambulance.org/2021/07/19/hhs-103mm-for-healthcare-workforce-resiliency-and-to-address-burnout/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:38:26 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=324066

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2021 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 media@hhs.gov HHS Announces $103 Million from American Rescue Plan to Strengthen Resiliency and Address Burnout in the Health Workforce Today, […]

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]]> 324066 On-Demand | Flipping OFF the Switch on HOT Emergency Medical Vehicle Responses! https://ambulance.org/2021/07/08/hotresponse-2/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:04:32 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=321373

Flipping OFF the Switch on HOT Emergency Medical Vehicle Responses! Recorded July 7, 2021 | 14:00–15:15 pm ET | FREE Webinar Download Slide Deck | Watch on YouTube HOT (red […]

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]]> 321373 FDA | EUAs for KN95s, Certain Other Respirators Revoked https://ambulance.org/2021/07/02/fda-euas-for-kn95s/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:11:28 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=322953

FDA In Brief: FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorizations for Certain Respirators and Decontamination Systems as Access to N95s Increases Nationwide For Immediate Release: June 30, 2021 The following quote is […]

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]]> 322953 Survey for EMS Educators | Please Share! https://ambulance.org/2021/06/15/survey-ems-educators/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:37:30 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=320071

Please share this email and survey link with EMS education providers in your area! If your ambulance service operates its own training program, please also complete the survey on its […]

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]]> 320071 Webinar 7/7 | Lights & Sirens Responses https://ambulance.org/2021/06/02/hotresponse/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:42:31 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=319107

Flipping OFF the Switch on HOT Emergency Medical Vehicle Responses! Free Webinar July 7 | 14:00–15:15 ET HOT (red light and siren) responses put EMS providers and the public at […]

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]]> 319107 EMS1 Survey | How is fatigue impacting EMS providers? https://ambulance.org/2021/05/25/ems1-survey-how-is-fatigue-impacting-ems-providers/ Tue, 25 May 2021 15:35:49 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=318826

To better understand EMS provider and leadership perceptions on the impact of fatigue on the EMS workforce, EMS1 and the American Ambulance Association are surveying EMS providers, supervisors and senior […]

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]]> 318826 EMS1 | COVID-19 Vaccination Podcast https://ambulance.org/2020/12/09/ems1-covid-19-vaccination-podcast/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:01:26 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=303364 From Rob Lawrence’s EMS One Stop Podcast at EMS1 Scott Moore on COVID-19 Vaccination: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS […]

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]]> 303364 CMS Releases CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule https://ambulance.org/2020/08/04/2021-physician-fee-schedule/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:31:39 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=280010

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for Calendar Year (CY) 2021 which has traditionally included proposed changes to the Ambulance […]

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]]> 280010 AAA Seeks Perspectives on EMS Diversity & Inclusion https://ambulance.org/2020/06/22/aaa-seeks-perspectives-on-ems-diversity-inclusion/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:00:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=277824

As the demographics of our nation change, it becomes ever more essential  for  emergency medical services to foster a  diverse and inclusive workplace more representative of the communities that we […]

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]]> 277824 CMS Relaxes Physician Certification Statement Signature Requirements During Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 https://ambulance.org/2020/04/25/relaxed-signature-requirements/ Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:54:29 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=262664

CMS Relaxes Physician Certification Statement Signature Requirements During Public Health Emergency for COVID-19  By Kathy Lester, J.D., M.P.H.   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released guidance that […]

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]]> 262664 Paycheck Protection Program Funding Update https://ambulance.org/2020/04/17/paycheck-protection-program-update/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:55:05 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=262174

The Department of Treasury has announced that the $350 billion appropriated under the CARES Act for the Paycheck Protection Program has been exhausted. However, Congressional leaders are currently negotiating an […]

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]]> 262174 COVID-19 Coronavirus EMS Advisory 1 https://ambulance.org/2020/02/25/covid19/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:28:44 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=255795

This guidance is written to offer American Ambulance Association members the situational background and a list of resources and websites with which to draw guidance and further updates on the […]

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]]> 255795 LifeWorks October Feature: Work-Life Balance and Productivity https://ambulance.org/2018/09/17/lifeworks-october-feature-work-life-balance-and-productivity/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:43:06 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=175567

October Feature: Work-Life Balance and Productivity Ten Tips for Fitting Work and Life Together Would you like to move beyond feeling stressed or overwhelmed by your personal and work responsibilities? […]

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]]> 175567 Recovering Loss of Revenue from “not at fault” Accidents https://ambulance.org/2018/05/30/recovering-loss-of-revenue-from-not-at-fault-accidents/ Wed, 30 May 2018 16:20:04 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=153300

When your units get hit by a third party and the vehicle is out of service, are you getting Loss of Revenue for the downtime while the unit is being […]

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]]> 153300 Family Liaisons Following EMS Line of Duty Deaths https://ambulance.org/2018/05/25/family-liaisons-following-ems-line-of-duty-deaths/ Fri, 25 May 2018 14:19:33 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=151592

I was just a kid when I started in EMS. 23 years old, hungry for adventure, and ready for everything the world of EMS was prepared to give me. Car […]

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]]> 151592 8 Ways You Can Support Millennials in Your Workplace https://ambulance.org/2018/01/02/8-ways-can-support-millennials-workplace/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:39:22 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=113694 Millennials… am I right? That seems to be the most popular punch line when I am sitting around a table with colleagues discussing organizational change or current challenges in EMS, […]

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]]> 113694 Build Your Future with a Career in EMS https://ambulance.org/2017/12/21/build-future-career-ems/ Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:20:22 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=111115 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects career opportunities for EMTs and Paramedics to grow another 15 percent by 2026, far outpacing most other professions… With EMS agencies hungry for […]

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]]> 111115 Time to handle 911 call demands with Paramedics https://ambulance.org/2017/09/25/time-handle-911-call-demands-community-paramedics/ Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:42:52 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=87786 When discussing this new and growing field of pre-hospital care, there seems to be two unique paths that services are following. The first is the hospital-owned or contracted service, where […]

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]]> 87786 Protecting EMS and What That Means https://ambulance.org/2017/08/02/protecting-ems-means/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:40:44 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=74007

I have been seeing a lot of chatter on social media and reading quite a bit about ambulance services issuing ballistic vests and providers being allowed to arm themselves. Looking […]

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]]> 74007 Discovering the Meaning of EMS Week https://ambulance.org/2017/05/22/discovering-meaning-ems-week/ Mon, 22 May 2017 21:30:12 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=59167 Being in EMS since 1990 I can certainly tell you I have seen numerous EMS Week celebrations come and go. Did you know EMS week owes its founding to the […]

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]]> 59167 How to Stand Out Using Low-Cost Recruitment, Retention Strategies https://ambulance.org/2017/05/03/stand-using-low-cost-recruitment-retention-strategies/ Wed, 03 May 2017 21:21:42 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=55710

Scrolling through Facebook, I regularly notice EMS providers seeking feedback from friends and colleagues. Someone will post, “Hey, I’m moving to this city. Does anybody know some good ambulance services […]

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