EMS Insight
A podcast by Tim Nowak with Emergency Medical Solutions, LLC. Follow me on LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/timnowakems. Visit my website at: www.emergencymedicalsolutionsllc.com.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2019
Esophageal intubation (purposely)
Sounds crazy ... right? Well, there might be a few situations where it's actually beneficial ... when utilized cautiously and appropriate (of course).
00:06:34 |
Fri 12 Apr 2019
EMS 3I
A brief breakdown of the EMS 3i initiative being presented through the EMS Director publication.
00:09:41 |
Fri 05 Apr 2019
Controversy, leading to progress
Change can be good...controversy can be good (especially when they lead to progress).
00:04:36 |
Fri 11 Jan 2019
3 "Things" for the New Year
Somewhat of a New Years' resolution...tackle 2019 differently, looking at it from another angle, and boldly.
00:05:51 |
Fri 04 Jan 2019
Intubation Challenge
Intubate early...intubate often. If it's low-frequency (now) because of low call volumes, then why not force it to be high-frequency through regular training?
00:07:00 |
Fri 12 Oct 2018
ROI, Choices, and Value Optimization in EMS
We're asked to do a lot...and we're expected to do a lot as EMS administrators...so why not utilize technology to help us capitalize on ROI and value optimization in EMS. After all, "free" doesn't ne…
00:12:48 |
Fri 17 Aug 2018
Be Careful What You Ask For...
3 "crystal ball" predictions...or hurdles...that I think we'll face as we fight for "provider" and "professional" status.
00:09:07 |
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Stepping Out of an Admin Role
Can you put aside what you know and believe and "just" be a paramedic?
00:14:34 |
Fri 27 Jul 2018
UHU...or the "Weighted" UHU...
The UHU is quite objective...but our "average" call isn't...it's subjective. So, why not weight the value (appropriately)?
00:07:58 |
Fri 13 Jul 2018
"If you've seen one EMS system..."
"If you've seen one EMS system...then you've seen one EMS system."
Is that the truth behind our industry...or is it our excuse?
00:11:23 |
Fri 22 Jun 2018
Tools of the Trade
Using what works for you..."kit-izing" your equipment...using reference charts...all in an effort to make your job easier (or at least less stressful).
00:08:55 |
Fri 08 Jun 2018
Challenges in EMS
The reality of EMS, retention (and recruitment), and professional development...all packed into one episode!
00:14:06 |
Thu 24 May 2018
Writing Entrance/Promotional Exams
Do you write your entrance/promotional exams internally, or hire someone from the outside (a professional) to write them for you? In this episode, we'll discuss some of the components of a well-writt…
00:10:33 |
Thu 29 Mar 2018
Slept through a call...
What would you do as an EMS company officer if a crew member of yours slept through a call? Should you leave him/her behind and discipline afterwards? Or, do you go to get sleeping beauty to have him…
00:08:31 |
Thu 08 Mar 2018
EMS Supervisors
Briefly discussing operations, administration, and response as an EMS Supervisor.
00:05:36 |
Thu 15 Feb 2018
Succession Planning in EMS
What does your succession plan look like (do you have one)?
00:08:16 |
Thu 08 Feb 2018
What can EMS adopt/abandon from Fire?
Concepts that we can adopt from the fire service, and others that we can abandon (or at least deviate from).
00:07:59 |
Tue 30 Jan 2018
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