Strategies to elevate paramedic safety, wellness, career development and operations
The state of the industry EMS Trend Survey explores issues tied to provider recruitment and retention; safety, health and wellness support; technology adoption; and career development, produced in partnership with Fitch & Associates and the National EMS Management Association.
EMS TREND REPORT
ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY
Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS
Lexipol’s Greg Friese, MS, NRP, joins Cebollero and Grayson to discuss the hot topics in 2022, from ambulance safety to provider burnout, and how to steer the EMS ship
Join us for a discussion of the 2021 EMS Trend Report’s findings and strategies to combat the major issues facing EMS
Parallel findings in EMS survey data elevate leadership and career advancement as essential to employee engagement
How disciplinary action is perceived offers evidence for implementing Just Culture values
A 3-step guide to disciplinary action that demonstrates good faith, while putting the responsibility for their actions on employees
“Find the people who know how important mental health is and stick with them”
EMS1 talks with Pulsara’s Kris Kaull about the importance of communication, how to improve it with the right technology, and how the role of EMS in the overall healthcare landscape is changing
Improve compensation, career path and safety to recruit the next generation, and retain the current EMS workforce
Examining how the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest and reimbursement are impacting prehospital medicine, and how leaders can care for the workforce
Despite extensive research finding lights and siren use makes little difference in patient outcomes, and in fact causes harm to patients, providers and the public, too many continue to respond hot
Examining the extraordinary measures to recruit current and former volunteers to fill gaps in career staffing
Focus on how technology can enhance communication and patient care to predict the next paradigm shift of the industry
All levels of EMS stakeholders must bridge the gap between providers and administrators to overcome the hurdles facing the industry
To retain personnel, EMS leaders must address factors beyond compensation, from work-life balance to training and support to take on new roles
Field providers, managers, chiefs and medical directors share insights into the challenges and opportunities in EMS in the U.S.
If an EMS provider’s diminished capacity prevents them from performing the job’s essential functions or puts anyone’s safety at risk, consider reasonable accommodations
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Greg Friese to discuss the findings presented in this year’s trend report
Our EMS expert panel identifies actions EMS leaders can take to improve clinical and operational performance, and to advance the profession
An organization’s leadership culture may explain the stark difference in opinion between providers and leaders on issues of patient and provider safety
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Our co-hosts discuss the week’s top stories and how providers can positively impact the EMS industry during their career
Be more proactive in your processes and maintain high-level standards of care
Is addressing provider frustration the key to reducing turnover?
Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are critical for keeping team members involved and prepared for the challenges they face
“It’s not that kindness and altruism in our profession – and the world in general – is becoming rarer, it’s that it happens so often that it’s not news”
Join Fitch & Associates, EMS1 and EMS Survey Team to examine the perceptions and experiences of EMS providers across the country
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
We may be humble public servants, but that doesn’t mean we can’t spotlight our impact, particularly when the public is paying attention
One-third of EMS1 poll respondents picked up 16 or more overtime shifts in the last three months
Learn how agencies have overcome obstacles to innovate and improve clinical, financial and operational elements in their systems
A more diverse EMS workforce provides more equitable care
Every leader’s to-do list should feature things they know they don’t have to do but do anyway
AMR’s award-winning earn-while-you-learn programs allow previously untrained candidates to became certified as EMTs in 12 weeks
The Bicycle Emergency Response Team is engaging the community, while providing quick response to difficult-to-access venues
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
“EMS is a privilege that has been entrusted to you for safekeeping”
AmbuServe’s Melissa Harris discusses EMS staffing and leadership challenges
Do you want someone that is tired and angry on the front lines representing your department?
EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
Healthy, portable, delicious choices for quick fueling
Track your body’s biometrics with these top Amazon picks
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
5 tips to inspire and influence others, stop making assumptions, removes biases and build better relationships
A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long
The rewards outweigh the challenges when it comes to serving your own community
“What drives us to do what we do?”
Don’t run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead
From innovative stoves to music and lighting for ambience, here’s your ultimate guide to a memorable campfire gathering
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences
Jason Dyess: “Leadership is mostly a matter of the heart”
Daily reading will make you a better provider, stronger leader and a more gracious colleague
Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads
Taking the concept of the right care, to the right person at the right resource to a new level
LEADERSHIP
Customer service – good or bad – has an impact on patient responsiveness, provider stress and agency objectives
Let’s work together to change the outdated and flawed practice of progressive discipline
Offering educational options versus punitive responses can make all the difference
Identify and conquer the fight-or-flight response with these four simple steps
Peer-reviewed, empirical data is needed to pursue alternative payment structures
The actress is joining the team producing the “Honorable But Broken: EMS in Crisis” film, to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for updated funding
Chief Russell Goodman on helping providers achieve mastery by supporting their education and ensuring they have the tools they need to do their job
Planned Senate hearing, bills find new interest as smoke from Canadian fires reaches D.C.
It is paramount that we are finding the secret sauce to engage our workforce
Learn how to plan for major industry shifts – both on in the field and at the agency – and how to navigate these transitions successfully
By ensuring all decisions are patient care-centric, we create providers who are passionate, motivated and excited to be a part of something bigger than any one individual
Agencies and government officials must evaluate performance expectations and funding to determine appropriate EMS delivery models
Chris Cebollero shares the encounters that tested his patience and the lessons that helped him embrace change in his recent travels
The Monroe Fire Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care
Dispelling generational myths and clarifying the root of workforce personnel differences
The EMS industry research has spoken: tradition and old cultural norms and beliefs don’t apply to the evolution of EMS today
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
Advocating for “a little bit more money, a little bit more protection and a little bit more rights for EMS providers”
Strategies to improve your agency’s reputation and avoid potential land mines
A state grant will fully fund training for 10 licensed paramedics for Rapid Response EMS
EMS on the Hill has concluded but the lobbying must continue
EMS leaders gather on our Congressional leaders’ turf to advocate for EMS
As an employer, the pressure is on to captivate the workforce and stand out in a competitive job market
“What we have is a shortage of people who are willing to work under horrible conditions for chump change and be unappreciated”
Generate learning and improvement opportunities for the organization, citizens and stakeholders
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: PULSARA
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How a state’s wristband system and Pulsara redefined safety at the Texas Renaissance Festival
Assistance is available from the U.S. government, but local systems have important responsibilities
Pioneering patient management and communication tools may be the answer to enhancing provider job satisfaction and combating EMS retention problems
Once you’ve determined what it will do, you face some more practical questions
It’s not as hard to get started as you might think – follow these initial steps