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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP

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Art Hsieh, MA, NRP teaches in Northern California at the Public Safety Training Center, Santa Rosa Junior College in the Emergency Care Program. An EMS provider since 1982, Art has served as a line medic, supervisor and chief officer in the private, third service and fire-based EMS. He has directed both primary and EMS continuing education programs. Art is a textbook writer, author of “EMT Exam for Dummies,” has presented at conferences nationwide and continues to provide direct patient care regularly. Art is a member of the EMS1 Editorial Advisory Board.

LATEST ARTICLES
A letter to the next D.C. Fire-EMS leader
The person to replace retiring Chief Kenneth Ellerbe faces decades of neglect and animosity, but has the power to positively lead a department ripe for change
June 05, 2014 06:35 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Catastrophic failure looms in Vegas EMS transport battles
The abrupt change in service has led to instability and uncertainty; if the system fails, so will the community’s trust
June 03, 2014 08:35 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Clinical
How to manage drug shortages and expired pharmaceuticals
Drug shortages won’t disappear any time soon, and EMS agencies need come up with innovative ways to ensure that their patients receive the right drug at the right time
May 31, 2014 04:53 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Ending mandatory EMT overtime is the right move
Eliminating mandatory overtime at HEMS shows negotiation between labor and management can come to a solution
May 29, 2014 09:38 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Lack of change, not increased training, is causing volunteer shortage
Consolidating services, hiring paid staff, and evolving the existing system are necessary changes to ensure the public remains protected
May 27, 2014 07:00 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Health care may change, but EMT’s dedication to the job will not
Nonemergency demands have taken over and reimbursement is a constant struggle, but we will continue to act as a professional, compassionate safety net for this country’s ailing health care system
May 20, 2014 10:39 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Sin City ambulance wars spinning out of control
It will be a public relations nightmare if assertions that response times have gone prove to be true
May 15, 2014 05:52 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Municipalities must act when medics are accused of crimes
In public service, there is no separation of professional and private lives when it comes to criminal charges
May 13, 2014 10:33 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
Why high school CPR, AED training is a no-brainer
It could be a miracle for many if Ill. legislators pass a bill to mandate kids learn the life-saving skills
May 08, 2014 09:52 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
EMS providers deserve the same hazard pay as fire, police
The monthly supplement would cost less than what the state is spending on police and firefighters, and would demonstrate recognition and respect
May 06, 2014 08:23 AM
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Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
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