Register to attend this webinar on Thursday, September 18, at 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 10 a.m. PT by completing the “Register for this EMS1 Webinar” box on this page!
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In today’s fast-paced EMS environment, managing medications securely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations is more critical than ever. Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for EMS, where we’ll explore how innovative technology is transforming medication management from a source of stress into a streamlined, controlled process.
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Gain awareness of technology that addresses medication security, inventory management, diversion mitigation and regulatory compliance.
- Understand real-world EMS workflows, including challenges, how automation can improve processes and regulatory compliance.
- Learn how technology can help workflow efficiency and outcomes.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Taylor Diani, MBA, MSN, RN (moderator), serves as the director of medical affairs at Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), a prominent global medical device company. With over 20 years of diverse nursing experience, Taylor’s background encompasses clinical practice across the care continuum and health care leadership with a focus on specialty programs, technology adoption, safety and quality.
In her current role, Taylor leads a team of clinicians focused on developing and implementing innovative medication automation technologies. She plays a key role in driving initiatives that enhance patient safety and improve health care outcomes through the application of advanced medical technologies.
Professionally, Taylor is focused on utilizing automation in both acute and nonacute care environments to enhance safe medication practices. She is actively involved in regulatory advocacy efforts, aiming to ensure modern automation solutions are accessible and effectively utilized across various health care environments. Taylor is passionate about empowering health care providers with the tools and knowledge necessary to deliver high-quality care, ultimately enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
Teresa Kelly currently serves as a firefighter/paramedic for Fort Morrow Fire in Waldo, Ohio and a volunteer at Battle Run Fire District. Over the course of her career, she has served in a variety of impactful roles, including firefighter-paramedic, continuing education instructor, and EMS coordinator for the Battle Run Fire District. She was also a dedicated clinical preceptor for Hocking College, helping shape the next generation of EMS professionals. In addition, Teresa contributed to regional EMS development as secretary of the North Central EMS Training Council and expanded her medical credentials as a certified phlebotomy technician. Her commitment to education, mentorship and service has made a lasting impact on Ohio’s EMS community.
Jason Dice, NREMT-P, FP-C, DICO, CIT, serves as captain/EMS supervisor at Virginia’s Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, where he started his career in 2007. He graduated from the recruiting school and was assigned to a fire station to complete his probationary period, remaining assigned to that station for the next five years. He decided to advance his career and knowledge by applying for EMT-Intermediate school, which he successfully completed, becoming locally authorized to provide Advanced Life Support care within Loudoun County. Dice continued his emergency medical services journey by successfully obtaining a certification as a nationally registered paramedic. He was promoted through the ranks (technician, lieutenant and captain) where he landed his current position as an EMS supervisor. The pinnacle of his EMS career came when he obtained his FP-C certification. Within the EMS supervisor role of Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, he is trained at the highest level and holds many different certifications, including Critical Care, Advanced Designated Infection Control and Crisis Intervention. Dice has been involved with many EMS advancements within his organizations, including his department’s recent accomplishment of building a pharmacy.
Joshua Pebler serves as captain/EMS supervisor at Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, where he started his career in January of 2007 as part of Recruit Class 20. After graduating recruit school, Pebler spent almost four years at his initial assignment as a firefighter/EMT-Basic. From there, he enrolled in a Loudoun County-sponsored EMT-B-to-EMT-I class. After successfully obtaining his National Registry Intermediate certification, he was assigned to several stations as an ALS provider over the next 10 years. During that 10-year period, Pebler became an ALS preceptor for up-and-coming providers, an adjunct instructor at their academy for both BLS and ALS classes, and successfully obtained his National Registry Paramedic certification. In 2018, Pebler was promoted to lieutenant and subsequently reassigned once more. During the same year, he obtained his FP-C certification, becoming eligible for the EMS Supervisor program. Once again, he was successful and became a fill-in EMS supervisor. Within Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, an EMS supervisor is the highest credentialed EMS provider and operates with the most autonomy, providing the highest level of patient care, to include whole blood administration, RSI, mechanical ventilator use and ultrasound. In 2024, Pebler was promoted to captain and reassigned as a full-time EMS supervisor on B shift, where he remains. Other certifications he has obtained along the way include ALS Provider Mentor, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and Advanced Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO).