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TimesLIVE
10 hours ago
- Health
- TimesLIVE
Ambulances, electronic records will be key focus for KZN health department
The KwaZulu-Natal legislature supported the health department's plan to increase daily operational ambulances and improve hospital efficiency with eHealth despite a reduced budget for employee compensation and the recruitment of additional medical personnel. That came up on Tuesday when health MEC Nomagugu Simelane delivered the department's R56.2bn budget for the 2025/26 financial year at the provincial legislature in Pietermaritzburg. Last month the premier said he would advertise 20 posts to address the growing unemployment crisis among healthcare professionals after unemployed doctors staged a sit-in outside the KZN premier's office for several days. The protesters gathered to express frustrations over the delay in advertising doctors' posts in the province despite promises earlier this year by the national government to fill new positions. The department had no cuts on its baseline allocation, which was instead increased by 2.5%, for the first time in 19 years after losing more than R8bn in its baseline budget in the past six years. Simelane said this deficit had resulted in the department struggling to meet some healthcare demands, including filling critical posts in nursing, medicine, administrative, and allied health professions as well as hindering some of its infrastructure development including a backlog of 250 clinics and routine maintenance in other facilities. With the increased allocation, Simelane said, the department's priority was the long-standing issue of ambulance shortages. 'KZN's vast and difficult terrain, coupled with budget limitations, has meant that we have only been able to replace ageing ambulances, not expand our fleet as much as we would have liked to. We have been transparent about this reality,' said Simelane. She said that has put a strain on the Emergency Medical Services' (EMS) response times when evacuating the sick and injured, as well as transferring patients between facilities. She said the department is establishing a panel of licensed private EMS providers to complement its existing fleet and reduce response times. The panel will consist of the more than 300 licensed private ambulances that are already operating in the province. Simelane said they have allocated the R81m EMS budget to fund the procurement of 50 new ambulances and 10 35-seater planned patient transport buses and use part of it for outsourcing EMS services from the private sector 'This is a temporary measure for six months, while we fine-tune our procurement processes.' The department is further planning to procure a total of 200 vehicles — made up of general fleet, mobile clinics, and EMS response vehicles — this financial year. It will also introduce a roadside assistance programme to reduce turnaround times for minor repairs and maintenance, which will see the appointment of 12 artisan mechanics and the procurement of 11 vehicles to support district-level maintenance.
Global News
11 hours ago
- Global News
Manitoba suspect faces half-dozen charges after armed, chaotic ambulance scene
A Manitoba man is in custody facing a raft of charges after a wild incident Monday morning that began in the back of an ambulance. Officers from the Winnipegosis RCMP detachment were called around 10:45 a.m. to help EMS in transporting a patient from Pine Creek First Nation to a hospital in Dauphin. Police learned that the patient had attacked a paramedic with shears, and when they arrived, he was still armed, and approached police with the weapon. An attempt to slow him down with a stun gun was unsuccessful, police said, and the man fled the scene on foot, heading north on Highway 20. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police allege the man then climbed into a vehicle that had stopped at the scene and attacked the driver, until an officer — with the help of the driver and a woman who was a passenger in the vehicle — managed to take control of the weapon. A child in the back seat of the vehicle wasn't harmed during the struggle. Story continues below advertisement According to police, the man then aggressively approached officers until he was eventually stopped with a stun gun (after a non-lethal round was fired and had no effect) and arrested. A 38-year-old man now faces charges including assault, assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes, resisting a peace officer, assault on a peace officer with a weapon causing bodily harm and two counts of robbery with an offensive weapon. He remains in custody and RCMP continue to investigate.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
What's happening at Blackstone in Manhattan, NYC? Shooting, active shooter reports surface
Reports of an active shooter situation surfaced from Blackstone, in midtown Manhattan, on Monday afternoon. As per reports, one officer was shot by a suspect who remains at large. A shelter-in-place has been issued in New York City with lockdown at the Blackstone building. Representational. As a massive police response is underway in the of East 52 Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Though NYPD is yet confirm is shots were fired, ABC7 reported that one officer was injured, along with a civilian. "Due to police activity, please avoid the vicinity of East 52 Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue," the NYPD said on X. Videos surfaced from midtown Manhattan showing the massive police response underway near the Blackstone building. Reports claim that the suspect could be armed and dangerous, possibly carrying a AR-15 rifle and wearing a bullet-proof vest. Here's a video from the scene showing numerous EMS and NYPD vehicles on East 52 Street. This is an active investigation, and no further details have been revealed. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Tyler Technologies Acquires Emergency Networking
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today that it has acquired Emergency Networking, Inc., a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in cloud-native software for fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies. Tyler's acquisition of Emergency Networking strengthens Tyler's comprehensive public safety suite at a critical time. By January 1, 2026, all fire and EMS departments nationwide must move from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). Emergency Networking is one of the first fire records reporting solutions to meet and submit to the new NERIS compliance requirements. With Emergency Networking's expertise in the fire and EMS industry, Tyler now has the most comprehensive suite of solutions for public safety agencies, from law enforcement to first responders to EMS agencies. 'Having been a partner of Emergency Networking since 2023, we have not only seen their innovative products first-hand, but we have successfully delivered a positive experience to both Emergency Networking and Tyler clients,' said Andrew Hittle, president of Tyler's Public Safety Division. 'This acquisition elevates our public safety offering with a complete fire and EMS records management suite, which is critical for our fire department clients who must adhere to the NERIS reporting standards by the end of this year. We are confident the addition of Emergency Networking's solutions – and their team members – will help make these agencies even stronger, empowering them to keep their communities safe.' Emergency Networking offers a full spectrum of solutions for fire departments and EMS agencies, including Patient Care Reporting (ePCR), NFIRS, NERIS, inspections, hydrants, training, inventory, exposures, community paramedicine, advanced analytics, and forms. With its efficient fire and ePCR records management and reporting, responders spend more time responding to emergencies and less time on paperwork. Its advanced analytics and reporting capabilities help agencies identify trends, allowing them to make more informed, proactive decisions. Emergency Networking serves more than 500 clients, including fire and EMS agencies, ambulance and transport agencies, and state fire marshals and commissioners. Tyler and Emergency Networking recently announced an agreement with the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security to support its transition to NERIS. 'We look forward to growing our relationship with Tyler as an official part of the team,' said Sean Ramsey, chief executive officer of Emergency Networking. 'Our expertise in NERIS reporting combined with Tyler's decades-long expertise in the public safety market will allow us to support these agencies better than ever before.' Based in Columbus, Ohio, Emergency Networking was founded in 2017. Management and staff will become part of Tyler's Public Safety Division. About Tyler Technologies, Inc. Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) is a leading provider of integrated software and technology services for the public sector. Tyler's end-to-end solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to operate efficiently and transparently with residents and each other. By connecting data and processes across disparate systems, Tyler's solutions transform how clients turn actionable insights into opportunities and solutions for their communities. Tyler has more than 45,000 successful installations across 13,000 locations, with clients in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international locations. Tyler has been recognized numerous times for growth and innovation, including on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list. More information about Tyler Technologies, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Plano, Texas, can be found at #TYL_Financial
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
1 man in critical condition after shooting in Pittsburgh's Bedford Dwellings neighborhood
A man has been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Pittsburgh's Bedford Dwellings neighborhood. Just before 8 p.m. Sunday, Pittsburgh police officers from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive for a single, four-round ShotSpotter alert. While officers were en route to the scene, a man with a single gunshot wound to his chest arrived at the Zone 2 police station after driving himself there. EMS personnel subsequently transported the man to an area hospital. A preliminary information suggests that the suspect fled the scene on Chauncey Drive in a vehicle, heading north, towards the McKees Rocks area. Officers are reviewing any available camera footage and interviewing witnesses in the area as the investigation remains ongoing.
