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EMS Risk Calculator | Best Practice Medicine

Understaffing Benchmark Tool

Discover how your department compares

Financial/Compliance

1. Unscheduled overtime for the last 90 days:

2. Response time compliance:

3. Compliance penalties in the last year:

Pipeline

4. Optimal Staff Size:

5. Number of open positions:

Score will be based on this as a percentage of your Ideal Roster (e.g., >10%, >25%).

6. Average days positions are open:

7. People in current EMT/Paramedic classes:

Score will be based on this as a percentage of your Ideal Roster (e.g., <25%, <50%).

Management Strength

8. All FTO positions staffed with at least 1 year personnel at the service:

9. All manager positions staffed:

10. Regular leadership/management training and attended:

11. Unplanned shifts filled/covered by supervisors / managers:

Risk Level: 1 (Low)

Your agency appears to be in a healthy, stable position. Staffing is well-managed, compliance is high, and your management team is strong. Keep up the great work.

Risk Level: 2 (Guarded)

Some yellow flags are appearing, likely in overtime or staffing pipelines. Your agency is managing, but there are signs of strain.

Risk Level: 3 (Moderate)

Your agency is facing moderate risk. You are likely seeing persistent overtime, compliance challenges, and a strained management team.

Risk Level: 4 (High)

There are significant risks to your agency. Staffing gaps, high overtime, and compliance issues are likely systemic.

Risk Level: 5 (Critical)

Your agency is at a critical risk level. You likely have major staffing holes, significant compliance penalties, and a burnt-out team.

Where should we send your detailed report?

Detailed Risk Analysis

Prepared for:

Financial & Compliance

Your Section Score:

Pipeline & Staffing

Your Section Score:

Management Strength

Your Section Score: