Now in its third year, the EMS Leadership Summit Global Virtual Conference is being held September 8 – 12, 2021. With over 5,000 participants expected to attend and more than 30 expert presenters, The EMS Leadership Summit (ELS21) promises to be an extraordinary opportunity to learn from industry experts from around the world. It is free to attend the The EMS Leadership Summit and since it is 100% online you don’t have to incur any travel costs either!
The world-class speakers are addressing subjects that are essential for EMS Leaders to impact one of the biggest concerns facing our industry - recruitment and retention. Presentations cover topics such as Leadership Development, Culture and People Maintenance, Professionalism, The Future of EMS, Advocacy and Provider Well-being.
One of these needs was highlighted in EMS1’s 2021 EMS Trend Report as 27% of providers leave their employer for the benefit of career advancement. “EMS Agencies must create leadership development programs to assist providers in understanding the science of leadership and assist their search for next-level EMS positions,” Kerri Hart, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief reported.
This specific topic is being tackled in a presentation by Scott Moore, Esq., EMT, owner of Moore EMS Consulting, and an active EMT for over 30 years. He has held various executive positions, including Chief Executive Officer and is currently a Human Resources & Operational Consultant to the American Ambulance Association (AAA).
Moore’s presentation, entitled Climbing the Professional Ladder - Steps to Being a Better Leader discusses the importance of professional development for an EMS leader and explores the educational opportunities and programs available for EMS professionals. Scott points out in his talk that leaders must foster an organizational atmosphere that encourages ongoing knowledge development and creates pathways for the growth and enhancement of the people within the organization.
Scott shares his expertise in two other sessions on topics of utmost importance: The Green Wave, Challenges for EMS Employers in a Time of Legalized Marijuana and The Long-Awaited Evolution of Performance Management.
Another expert speaker, Marques Bush, Deputy Chief of the City of Harrisonburg Fire Department in Virginia is confronting the challenges of EMS head on and shares innovative ideas for transforming the issues into opportunities. As a 24-year student of the fire service with a passion for recruitment and retention, Bush advocates strongly for taking care of the whole person. An expert in developing cross-functional teams and organizational equity, his presentation is engaging and thought provoking. His session entitled, Forging Leadership - Removing Excuses & Creating a Culture of Retention is sure to be one of the most popular.
One other often overlooked factor contributing to the recruitment and retention issue is the toll this profession can have on the mental and physical condition of EMS providers. The old model of “just buck up and carry on” has proven to have terrible consequences. In a study (Bentley et al., 2013) 69% of EMS professionals felt they didn’t have enough time to recover between traumatic events and higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal ideation and other relational conditions were reported as a result. There will be a number of presentations on this crucial topic of mental and physical well-being during the Summit and one in particular that has the power to change many lives.
Rob Cook, Mindset Coach and creator of the unFIT™ Brand has lots of experience with this topic due to his background in the USAF and Special Ops. In his presentation, Healthy Living is an Art, Rob debunks the myths related to health and well-being and shares his experiences in the military and his transformation afterwards which has led to his unique outlook on health.
The conference also features a virtual exhibitor hall of innovative sponsors, supporting organizations, and two therapy dogs, Dude, the goldendoodle with Technimount and ROG the labradoodle with FirstNet by AT&T. To visit these popular pups and the other great brands, visit www.emsleadershipsummit.com/exhibit.
To learn more about these and other sessions scheduled to be launched on Sept 8-12, 2021, visit https://www.emsleadershipsummit.com. Register today for free and join more than 5,000 EMS leaders from around the world to take the next step in your leadership journey.
View the virtual exhibit hall at www.emsleadershipsummit.com/exhibit
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About the EMS Leadership Academy
The EMS Leadership Academy was created out of a collaboration between Robbie MacCue, FP-C, MBA, and Lisa Giruzzi to address the difficulties so many EMS organizations are facing on a daily basis. After working together on projects over several years and sharing the results, one thing became clear, the problems experienced at local organizations were not unique. Numerous other EMS agencies were experiencing similar problems and were searching for answers. For more information visit: www.emsleadershipacademy.com
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