As AI tools move quickly from concept to deployment, EMS leaders face practical questions about value, risk and readiness. This series provides clear, applied guidance for chiefs, directors and agency leaders on how to evaluate and implement AI to support clinical care, reduce documentation burden, improve decision-making, streamline operations and simplify workforce management.
From NEMSAC fallout to WHO recognition, Kupas unpacks the moments that defined his presidency — and previews how the annual meeting will push EMS forward
SPOTLIGHT ON AI
From suspended Medicare funding to unchecked artificial intelligence, unpacking the issues threatening the system
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Unless EMS leaders can explain “why” to the millennial workforce, any quality improvement process is doomed
Knowing your personnel and being approachable will allow ideas and improvements to come from all members of the EMS organization
EMS leaders can better understand the types of employees in their agency by assessing the level of engagement and commitment
A valid physical ability test specific to EMS is an important step to reduce on-the-job injuries and positively change organization cultures
Cost-effective and high-quality EMS systems are possible if we first move on from the tradition-laden constraints of EMS dogma
The EMT in charge is being paid for what goes on between their ears rather than the skills they can perform with their hands
True concern requires a look beyond singular events and towards methods to eradicate a child’s replica-gun-involved death.
Our co-hosts discuss why a safety culture is important in reaching organizational strategic goals
A strong patient safety culture has the greatest impact on reducing adverse incidents and harm to patients