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
Agile organizations welcome and reward critical analysis and take action to integrate new and different ideas into planning and employee engagement processes
Read a Q & A with Lundy about EMS on the Hill, leadership and his long career in EMS
Surveys found that public was confused about the meaning of the EMS acronym, thinking it meant emergency management, emergency medicine in hospitals or environmental management services
An effort to bring together the leaders of national EMS membership organizations to build communication, trust and collaboration on issues aims to allow EMS to “speak with one voice”
These leadership touchstones are integral to creating a performance-based culture, where success is determined by measurable objectives as a reflection of the organization’s values and priorities
Vision is only a powerful daydream until it matches what really matters to personnel in an organization, community or country
Grant funded program aims to improve bystander CPR and cardiac arrest survival in Bozeman, Mont.
Learn the surprising discoveries of a mono-tasking challenge
A field training officer protects current workers by making sure new paramedic partners have the skills and knowledge to do the job safely and effectively