NAEMT
Bruce Evans on EMS on the Hill Day and his goal to get EMS professionals in office
In this episode, guest Susan Bailey joins the hosts to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Louisiana providers, the difficulty of delivering EMS to rural areas and weather-related disasters
Develop clear parameters with these roles for mentors, mentees and managers
The award recognizes professionals whose volunteer efforts advance EMS through educating and engaging elected government leaders and the EMS community
Dennis Rowe said he is looking forward to addressing the national issues that are important to EMS providers
NAEMT survey finds type of ePCR training and social media experience as predictors for ePCR software usability
The survey details how EMS providers interface with software systems that they use on a day-to-day basis to collect and store patient information
The bill allows medical professionals to continue issuing standing orders for lifesaving controlled substances
These tools create the first set of standardized measures to evaluate, benchmark and publicly report the outcomes of EMS-based MIH programs
The NAEMT survey results look at the resources, programs and services available to help EMS personnel cope with the stresses of the job
NAEMT is accepting nominations until Sept. 5 for EMTs who are in financial need due to a severe injury
Trained military medics will be put on an accelerated track to receive state EMT certification and licensure
Over 2,400 EMS personnel responded to the survey
Show up, join, send a message, and build relationships to participate in the future of EMS
To maintain and expand, NAEMT officials said EMS must undergo an 鈥淓MS 3.0" transformation
Co-hosts Chris and Kelly discuss the week鈥檚 news, including that of a man calling an Uber after getting shot
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians can help EMTs and paramedics grow their career field
The national membership organizations will collaborate to increase awareness about quality and value of NAEMT continuing education courses
Currently EMS receives just 4 percent of the federal disaster preparedness funds making it 鈥榓 low priority pauper in the matrix of funding and training support鈥�
The NAEMT calls on EMS professionals to ask their representatives in Congress to support military medics
The impact of McSwain will live on in PHTLS-trained EMS providers and in the countless lives they have saved and will continue to save in the years ahead
The internationally admired New Orleans trauma surgeon and paramedic died from complications of a stroke
Norman McSwain, MD, FACS, is internationally recognized for founding and growing the NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support program
The new course teaches medical skills for active shooter and mass casualty response
Goal is to ensure a well-trained and reliable workforce to meet evolving patient needs and disaster response
He was awarded the association鈥檚 most prestigious honor, which recognizes a lifetime of commitment and contributions to EMS
NEMSMA launches initiative to end violence against paramedics
Read a Q & A with Lundy about EMS on the Hill, leadership and his long career in EMS
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson also discuss the recent story about a televison station accusing EMTs of posing at an accident scene
The first bill to seriously look at EMS issues since the 1960s, the act would improve access to essential and life-saving EMS services and better integrate EMS within the larger health care system