EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Collaboration between EMS and community resources is key to creating a stronger network of mental health crisis response
Co-writer Patrick Pianezza: “I’ve been in those boots and I’m here to tell you thank you.”
From billing to bedside, a no-pitch panel of EMS leaders debated what’s next for AI in EMS — and who decides
Scarlett Lewis praised audience members for being the”heroes” of trauma response and discussed the importance of social-emotional learning
Dan Miller, an 11-year veteran firefighter-paramedic, became an EMT shortly after his 2-year-old son died of choking
Albert Kreitz wrote “Partners for Life,” which is based on his experience working as an EMT in Los Angeles
First responders often feel underappreciated in the public sector
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 columnist and co-founder Kris Kaull to discuss his “30 things in 30 minutes” conference presentation
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS educator Joshua Ishmael, who coordinated this year’s St. Elizabeth EMS Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio
Our EMS expert panel identifies actions EMS leaders can take to improve clinical and operational performance, and to advance the profession
The 2018 EMS Trend Report asks EMS field providers, as well as leaders and chiefs, about their perceptions of the state of EMS in the U.S.
Recognizing three common patient care decisions that contribute to cumulative stress in EMS providers
Making the EMS Agenda 2050 become reality will require strengthening the collaboration between EMS, public health and healthcare
Our co-hosts discuss two current events that both put a spotlight on the career field and call attention to the individuality of its professionals
The EMS Agenda 2050 outlines six guiding principles for the future of emergency medical services
Host Ginger Locke interviews Dr. Katherine Remick about how a differential diagnosis and patient history can differentiate between SVT and sinus tachycardia
Bob Smith, owner of Smith Ambulance, jokes that if someone in his family isn’t an EMT, “we can’t use you”
The American Ambulance Association named Priority Ambulance the national AMBY Award winner in two categories
Making connections with the patients you treat and transport can allow you to feel the magic
Veteran first responder Conrad Gonzalez wrote “10-96 … We’re on the Way,” which includes 40 stories about saving lives
Mitigate the effects a career in EMS can take to nurture your career longevity in EMS
Our co-hosts answer an email from a listener asking for help in dealing with a partner who is going through an emotional time
“Nightwatch Nation” will follow EMS crews around the country while they work the overnight shift
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article that raises the question of personal liability for EMS workers
A woman left a note, simply signed “Recovering addict,” for a group of Toms River First Aid Squad members and paid their tab
Three individuals were named 2018 Hooley Awards winners at the 10th annual ImageTrend Connect Conference on July 19
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article on the topic of late-night fatigue in EMS and how addressing those issues can lead to increased retention rates in the industry
Voluntary turnover and involuntary turnover of part-time and full-time EMS providers was studied to determine the overall EMS turnover rate
Two EMTs volunteered to help a former patient visit the airport where he was a pilot before suffering an aneurysm
You may be surprised to treat more psych than critical patients, but protect the ABCs and you’ll be off to a great start in a career in EMS
Molly Tarawally decided she wanted to be a paramedic after she was extricated from her car and treated for more than an hour by EMS providers
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article detailing possible legislation in California that would allow nonviolent, convicted felons to enter the EMS field
The EMS leader’s task is to recognize and reduce negative impacts of bias as much as possible
