EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
It’s important to foster effectiveness, professionalism and excellency; as well as core values of human decency, empathy, kindness and respect
Reflecting on how far EMS has come in 50 years
EMS leaders hold the blueprints as we enter the era of evidence-based practices
As a street medic I never get to hear the original 911 call; dispatchers deserve recognition for the stress associated with being the first contact for an emergency event
EMS providers are needed to respond to survey about stress, emotional unrest, and lack of resources
The subject of North Shore-LIJ’s “I’m a Paramedic” video finds inspiration in treating patients from all walks of life, and preparing for an evolving EMS future
For an EMT of 11 years the cumulative stress took a mental toll that was finally lessened by talking to other responders with their own burdens
Let others cheer your EMS accomplishments instead of a boastful T-shirt or hoodie
Most of us who are minorities want what everyone else wants – a fair chance to work in an honorable profession, and be respected for what we can do
Documentary film tells story of Freedom House creating jobs and providing a crucial service to the community in the 1960s
EMS1 columnist Kelly Grayson is keynote speaker for the inaugural conference that will feature nationally known educators
EMS providers need to be more aware of and train regularly for high risk-low frequency events
The rally will feature live music and speakers; people who attend are encouraged to wear blue in support of police, firefighters and EMS providers
Memphis Fire purchased four devices that connect responders to live interpreters of 180 different languages with the touch of a button
The national project will create a meaningful process to measure EMS systems and improve performance across systems
In this issue: Page, Wolfberg & Wirth cautions leaders to set the tone for their workplace; EMS Strong 2015 advocacy campaign launched
You will find it in the balance between the human you are, and the superhuman the rest of the world expects
PWW attorney Doug Wolfberg led a full-day EMS leadership training at Wisconsin EMS Association Working Together conference
Helping other alcoholics helps me and I have helped countless alcoholics while tending my own disease
Kay Palmer says she “doesn’t feel exhausted” and spoke about the importance of her EMS family
Self-harm might be most overlooked and under-addressed EMS occupational risk says former paramedic and professor
EMS chief reflects on changes during 37-year-career and the support he receives from his wife and children
“My brain is not working right. I am mentally ill. Can we talk about it?” Your EMS peers are ready to listen
EMS1 readers add to list of 10 things the New Orleans EMS “Nightwatch” cast wants the public to know about EMS
Three school-aged girls remind us that kids can make a life-saving difference in their community
EMS1 readers share photos of their workplace
Kay Palmer is a full-time respiratory therapist, works on-call for the local ambulance service, serves as the agency’s twice-monthly training instructor and has taught CPR for 30 years
EMS Strong is about reminding our colleagues that we are a respected part of the health care community, which will lead to more integrated, patient-centered care
The retired nurse and former paramedic who earned a reputation for his IV skills hopes to pass his three decades of knowledge onto others with his new book, “The Art of the IV Start”
