EMS Today

Education Management Solutions’ Training in Motion Platform

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Matt Merino, chief executive officer of Education Management Solutions, about its Training in Motion platform.

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Just Culture and Leadership

On the first episode of The Patient Centered Paramedic Podcast, Matt Streger joins John Sammons to talk just culture and leadership! Just culture is often used as a buzzword and is often misunderstood. Matt helps us dig deep and get a better grasp on just what this concept is and what just culture truly means.

Data and Interoperability

EMS P.O.D. host Douglas Randell speaks to technologist Jonathon Feit about closing information gaps.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 5 – One Lane Road

It’s your first dayshift in a long time, but the overtime opportunity was a no-brainer. You and your partner hop in the rig and hit the road to grab early morning coffee at your local coffee spot down the street. Just as the barista hands you the steaming fresh pour-over the tones drop, the dispatch is for a 36-year-old female complaining of chest pain with shortness of breath. You hop in the rig, check the address, and find it conveniently two blocks down the street. You grab two quick sips of coffee and then make your way to the office park.

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Capt. Matt Coppin

Capt. Matt Coppin of the Metro West (MO) Fire Protection District joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the public information officer (PIO), building relationships with other agencies and the media prior to an incident or needing something from the media . He also discusses the training opportunities to build the skills to be a PIO and appear on camera. We wrap it up by discussing the importance of providing good customer service to the community.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit https://logrx.com/ to learn more.

Mental Health Research and Application in EMS

In this season finale episode, we talk about mental health in emergency medical services and interview Researcher and Psychologist Jacqueline O'Hagan, along with mental health counselor and host of the Enroute Podcast, Joseph Brigandi.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit https://logrx.com/ to learn more.

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Health Care

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks about the future of EMS and health care with Col. Michael Wissemann.

This commentary reflects the opinion of the Col. Wissemann and does not reflect those of the Department of Defense, the Defense Health Agency or Army Medicine.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit https://logrx.com/ to learn more.

The Impact of Accreditation on EMS Telecommunicators

REMSA Health’s Regional Emergency Communications Center in Reno, Nevada, is triple accredited by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). The center's director, Shannon Popovich, speaks to the accreditation process and how REMSA Health upholds and exceeds standards to enhance safety for the citizens it serves.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit www.logrx.com to learn more.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 4 – Wearing Off and Waking Up

The night has been nonstop but as you arrive to the latest motor vehicle accident, the trooper waves you off signaling you aren’t needed. You give them a thumbs up, hit the in-service button on your computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and excitedly ask your partner, “want to grab some food?” She enthusiastically smiles and enthusiastically says “hell yes!” Before you can even ask, “what’cha you want?” The CAD beeps dispatching you to a suicide attempt. You give the first few turn-by-turn directions to your partner and then read out the notes.

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Getting Questions Answered about the EMS Compact

EMS P.O.D. host Douglas Randell spreads knowledge about the EMS Compact. Joining him are Donnie Woodyard, executive director of the EMS Compact and Kraig Kinney, Indiana EMS State Director.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit www.logrx.com to learn more.