EMS Rapid Fire | November 2014

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EMS Compassion Or Criminal Conduct?

Recent two FDNY EMS Paramedics have been accused with faking an ambyulance call report after some confusion with a DNR. We all know that the Call Report is a legal document. But did these medics act on compassion based on the patients and family wishes? Or did they make such a grave error as to cost them their jobs and even jail time? Join us for a special live show and give your thoughts on the topic. Here is a link to the article in the Staten Island Advance. It should get your juices flowing for sure. http://webogi.com/bhlzBS [http://webogi.com/bhlzBS]

EMS Language | Professional vs. Communication

This week we discuss the language of EMS. Using profesional communication as a standard vs communicating amoungst each other with common EMS slang. Is there a place for EMS slang or should we do away with it and focus on a standard of communication that leaves no room for error? We also plan on talking about EMS Facebook pages and the culture of negativity as well as answer a few questions sent in by listeners. Join us for another live episode and give your opinion via toll free call in or n the chat room.

EMS Rapid Fire | November 2014

Get ready for another rapid fire episode where anything goes. EMS is a great professional with lots of topics to discus and many opinions to be heard. Come listen to the latest in EMS culture and join in the conversation via phone or chat, or just listen in as Jim, Josh and Dave give their take on the latest in EMS.

EMS Turnover | Losing Experienced Professionals

Is EMS the stepping stone to other professions? Do providers leave EMS to pursue better career options when they find so few in EMS. Sometimes its not about pay. Its can be about career movement, job satisfaction and options for the long haul. Is teaching and supervisory positions the only rungs in the ladder? What do you think has the constant revolving door in EMS spinning? Join us tonight for the Office Hours opinion and some thoughts on how to keep providers who bring experinece to the field.