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NAEMT RadioEp 56. NAEMT Radio – Stronger Together: Building National–State EMS Unity with Henry LewisIn this special South Carolina–flavored December edition of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Henry Lewis, one of EMS’s most influential association leaders, to explore how national and state EMS partnerships are evolving in real time.
Broadcast from Washington, D.C., just after the American Ambulance Association board meeting, Rob and Henry dig into how local, state, and national EMS bodies can better align, advocate, and “hunt as a pack” to advance the profession. Henry, who uniquely straddles leadership roles in both NAEMT and the American Ambulance Association, explains why unified messaging across all leve...
2025-12-1523 minNAEMT RadioEp 55. NAEMT Radio – NAEMT at 50: Honoring the Past, Building the Future with President Chris WayIn this milestone episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence welcomes NAEMT President Chris Way for a timely conversation reflecting on the association’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Indianapolis—and looking ahead to the next 50 years. President Way shares highlights from the organization’s new mission, vision, and three strategic pillars—advocacy, membership, and education—designed to shape the future of EMS. He also discusses the inclusive and collaborative process that brought the board, members, and partner organizations together to define a clear path forward. The pair explore NAEMT’s growing global reach, its expanding network of international partners, and the succ...
2025-11-1428 minNAEMT RadioEp 54. NAEMT Radio – "National Award Winners Edition – Dr. Meg Marino Medical Director of the YearIn this second installment of our 2025 NAEMT National Award Winners series, we highlight the physician whose leadership and vision have set a benchmark for EMS nationwide. Dr. Meg Marino, Medical Director of New Orleans EMS, has been named the 2025 NAEMT Medical Director of the Year. From her early career in pediatrics to her current role guiding one of the nation’s most dynamic EMS systems, Dr. Marino has consistently demonstrated what it means to lead with both compassion and clinical excellence. Her dedication to education, protocol innovation, and hands-on mentorship has not only strengthened New Orleans EMS but also in...
2025-10-1629 minNAEMT RadioEp 53. NAEMT Radio – Meet the 2025 NAEMT Paramedic and Community Paramedic of the YearIn this special edition of NAEMT Radio, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable professionals recognized with our highest honors at the upcoming NAEMT Annual Meeting and EMS World Expo in Indianapolis. As NAEMT celebrates its 50th anniversary, we pause to honor those who embody the very best of EMS—clinicians whose compassion, resilience, and innovation not only elevate patient care but also inspire their peers across the nation. This episode begins our Winners Series, bringing you closer to the stories of those whose work has left a lasting mark on their communities.
Joining us first is Ja...
2025-09-3036 minNAEMT RadioEp 52. NAEMT Radio – NAEMT Without Borders: Global Perspectives from International Partners
"Just let me say we are very honored in Germany to be partner of the NAEMT” Dr. Hans-Martin Gusnick (Germany)
"I'm really thankful for having the, I would say, the partnership, but also the friendship from the NAEMT people to make it better here" Dr. Rodrigo Vaz (Brazil)
In this special international edition of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence takes listeners on a global tour of EMS, speaking first with Dr. Hans-Martin Grusnick from Germany and then with Dr. Rodrigo Vaz from Brazil. Dr. Grusnick, an experienced paramedic-turned-intensivist, outlines the German EMS model, where ALS uni...
2025-08-1539 minNAEMT RadioEp 51. NAEMT Radio – Raising the Bar on EMS Education: Understanding Accreditation with COA and guest Troy TukeEp 51. NAEMT Radio – Raising the Bar on EMS Education: Understanding Accreditation with COA and guest Troy Tuke
Hosted by Rob Lawrence | Guest: Troy Tuke
In this edition of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence sits down with NAEMT Board Secretary and EMS educator Troy Tuke, who also serves as NAEMT’s representative to the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions—better known as CoAEMSP or simply COA.
Together, Rob and Troy take a deep dive into what accreditation really means for EMS education, how the process works, why it matters, and how it...
2025-07-1523 minNAEMT RadioEp 50. NAEMT Radio – 50 Years of Progress, 50 Episodes of PerspectiveIn this landmark 50th episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence marks not one, but two significant milestones: the 50th episode of the podcast and the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Joined by president-elect Rob Luckritz and past president Dennis Rowe, this special episode chronicles NAEMT’s evolution from its grassroots formation in 1975 to its current role as the unified voice of EMS professionals across the nation. The conversation traces pivotal moments in the association’s history, from the establishment of national training standards under the guidance of Rocco Morando, to the development of prog...
2025-06-1547 minNAEMT RadioEp49. NAEMT Radio - Criminalizing Clinical Judgment: EMS Legal Risks and the Just Culture Response with Doug Wolfberg“This statement was really meant to give prosecutors and judges serious food for thought on whether it’s appropriate to bring criminal charges in cases where standards of care are the issue.” Doug Wolfberg
In this compelling edition of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence is joined by nationally renowned EMS attorney Doug Wolfberg of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth to discuss one of the most pressing and controversial issues in EMS today — the criminalization of medical error.
Prompted by recent high-profile cases where EMS clinicians have faced charges ranging from negligent homicide to murder for clinical decisions made in...
2025-05-1526 minNAEMT RadioEp 48. NAEMT Radio – 2025 EMS on the Hill Day Report and CommentaryIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we offer an EMS on the Hill 2025 report and commentary. Rob Lawrence reports live from Capitol Hill, Washington DC, where EMS leaders from across the nation gathered to advocate for crucial legislative changes affecting the EMS community.
In a ‘magazine style’, series of interviews we welcome eight guests and kick off with Chief Julius Jackson's remarks, highlighting the importance of EMS on the Hill Day in bringing together EMS professionals, elected officials, and healthcare leaders to address key industry challenges. President Chris Way shares his optimism about the warm reception from lawma...
2025-04-1525 minNAEMT RadioEp 47. NAEMT Radio – Empowering EMS with Data: From Insights to Action – Looking Forward to NAEMTs Pre EMSOTH Educational WorkshopIn this episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence is joined by Regina Crawford, Scott Willits, and Justin Duncan as they discuss preparations for their pre-conference session prior to EMS on the Hill 2025.
Their pre-conference session, "Empowering EMS with Data: From Insights to Action," will offer practical guidance on how to leverage data for legislative advocacy. Attendees will engage in interactive exercises, including role-playing to practice how to present their data in ways that are impactful for policymakers. The goal is to help EMS professionals craft data-driven stories that effectively highlight the needs of their communities and...
2025-03-1527 minNAEMT RadioEp 46. NAEMT Radio – National Associations Collaborate with NAEMT President Chris Way and IAFC EMS Section Chair Kevin JolesIn this engaging episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence welcomes back NAEMT President Chris Way and special guest Kevin Joles, Division Chief of EMS at Olathe FD and Chair of the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Recorded live from the NAEMSP Conference in San Diego, the conversation dives into the value of collaboration across EMS organizations and the importance of strategic planning to shape the future of prehospital care. With a focus on the LA wildfires, Chris and Kevin reflect on how EMS continues to adapt and respond to challenges such as wildfires...
2025-01-1531 minNAEMT RadioEp 45. NAEMT Radio – Welcome NAEMT President Chris WayThe first episode of NAEMT Radio for 2025 ushers in a new era as host Rob Lawrence welcomes Chris Way to the show as the newly appointed President of NAEMT.
Reflecting on the legacy of outgoing President Susan Bailey, Chris expresses his gratitude for her mentorship and leadership, crediting her with leaving the organization stronger than ever. As he begins his two-year term, Chris outlines his vision for the future of NAEMT, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the organization’s membership, enhancing EMS’s presence at all levels of government, and ensuring that the profession is better supported and...
2025-01-0122 minNAEMT RadioEp 44. NAEMT Radio – President Susan Bailey Discusses on her Two Years in Office.Welcome to the final episode of NAEMT Radio for 2024, where we mark the end of an era with outgoing President Susan Bailey. Rob Lawrence reflects on Susan's impactful two-year tenure, which saw significant milestones including successful EMS on the Hill Days, pivotal leadership transitions, and strengthened collaboration with national and international EMS organizations. Susan shares her proudest moments, from advancing legislative advocacy for EMS to working alongside the dedicated NAEMT staff and board members. She also highlights the global reach of NAEMT’s educational programs and their influence on EMS systems worldwide.
In this special episode, Susan ca...
2024-12-1922 minNAEMT RadioEp 43. NAEMT Radio – New Roles, Proven Leaders: Introducing NAEMT's 2025 Board MembersWelcome back to NAEMT Radio! In this election-themed episode, host Rob Lawrence spotlights the newly elected officers and directors of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), set to begin their terms on January 1. Following recent conversations with President-Elect Chris Way about legislative priorities on Capitol Hill, this episode introduces the leaders shaping NAEMT’s next chapter. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and passion to the table, ready to strengthen EMS advocacy, enhance leadership, and advance the profession.
Key moments in this episode include Macara Trusty sharing the origins and successes of the Lighthouse Le...
2024-11-3038 minNAEMT RadioEp 42. NAEMT Radio – Post Election Special - The Latest from Capitol Hill with Chris Way and Kim KrenikIn Episode 42 of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence records ‘live’ from Capitol Hill, Washington DC, with guests NAEMT President Elect, Chris Way, and Kim Krenik, NAEMT’s Director of Federal Relations, for a timely conversation on EMS advocacy following the recent election, with a narrow legislative window to secure critical funding and policy support before Congress recesses on December 31st. Chris and Kim emphasize the importance of sustained advocacy efforts to push essential EMS bills across the finish line. Key priorities, such as the TIP Act and Medicare extenders, face tight deadlines and will need swift, unified action from EMS pr...
2024-11-1525 minNAEMT RadioEp 41. NAEMT Radio – Mentees, Mentors and the NAEMT Lighthouse Leadership ProgramIn Episode 41 of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence explores the critical role of mentorship in EMS leadership development, focusing on the NAEMT Lighthouse Leadership Program. Joined by guests Dave Edgar, Rom Duckworth, Tiara Green, and Tony Bixby, the discussion delves into the program’s origins, inspired by EMS pioneer Jim Page, and how it provides tailored mentorship to EMS professionals.
The guests reflect on their experiences as both mentors and mentees, emphasizing the value of personal and professional growth. They highlight key program features, such as the Journal Club and the importance of real-world problem-solving, along with th...
2024-11-0131 minNAEMT RadioEp 40. NAEMT Radio – Highlighting the Pan American Trauma Society and its ImpactIn this episode of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence is joined by Dr. Paula Ferrada and Juan Cardona to discuss the impactful work of the Pan American Trauma Society (PTS), an organization that connects trauma experts across North, Central, and South America to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Ferrada shares her journey from her early experiences in Colombia to becoming a leader in trauma care in the United States, highlighting her role as President of the Society and the evolving practices in trauma management, including the shift to prioritizing bleeding control in the "X-ABCs" of trauma care. Juan Cardona...
2024-10-1525 minNAEMT RadioEp 39. NAEMT Radio – Lead with NAEMT: How to Get Involved with NAEMTIn this episode of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence is on-site at the 2024 EMS World Expo, where he speaks with Dr. Gary Peterson and Shannon Watson about volunteering opportunities within NAEMT. They discuss the importance of getting involved, the diverse roles available, and how volunteering can significantly impact both personal career growth and the broader EMS community. Shannon highlights positions in advocacy, education, and membership committees, encouraging listeners to get involved based on their interests and passions.
The episode also features testimonies from NAEMT volunteers, Dr. Gustavo Flores and Julius Jackson. They share their experiences of being part...
2024-10-0122 minNAEMT RadioEp 38. NAEMT Radio – A Case for Whole Blood with Dr Jon KrohmerExsanguination remains the leading cause of preventable deaths among victims of trauma with nearly half of these patients dying in the prehospital setting. Prehospital blood resuscitation is also clinically indicated for selected patients who hemorrhage from medical conditions (e.g. post-partum hemorrhage, abdominal bleeds). Individuals requiring critical care in the field in many locations in the US do not have access to prehospital blood transfusions due to reimbursement policies and scope of practice limitations.
To discuss this, host Rob Lawrence welcomes Dr Jon Krohmer to this edition of NAEMT Radio. Dr Krohmer identifies the issues of whole b...
2024-09-0128 minNAEMT RadioEp 37. NAEMT Radio – Meet two of the 2024 National EMS Awards of Excellence WinnersIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we get to meet, greet and hear from two of our 2024 National EMS Awards of Excellence recipients. Joining Rob Lawrence is 2024 NAEMT Military Medic of the Year Award, Master Sgt. (Ret.) Jonathan Lu, Special Forces Medical Sergeant who served with a Special Forces Operational Detachment- Alpha Team and Zachary Alvey, full time EMT with Ute Pass Regional Health Services District, our 2024 NAEMT EMT of the Year recipient.
Master Sgt. Lu’s military journey culminated as the Chief Medical Operations NCO and Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor for the U.S. Army's 1st Spe...
2024-08-1529 minNAEMT RadioEp 36. NAEMT Radio – NAEMT and State AssociationsIn the latest edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence discusses State Associations and their relationship with NAEMT with NAEMT Board Member, Melissa McNally, MMSc, BCEM PA-C, NRP and Amy Marsh, Vice President of the South Dakota EMS Association. Melissa, also President of the Florida Association of EMTs and Paramedics and Amy discuss the benefits of joining a state association and in turn how affiliation with NAEMT offers many benefits in terms of legislative assistance and information sharing.
About our Guests:
Melissa McNally, MMSc, BCEM PA-C, NRP, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician assistant and nationally...
2024-08-0226 minNAEMT RadioEp 35. NAEMT Radio – Introducing Deb Lally – Executive Director NAEMT
In this edition of NAEMT Radio, President Susan Bailey takes great pleasure in introducing our new Executive Director, Deb Lally. Deb took up post on July 1st, 2024, and host Rob Lawrence invites Deb to tell her back story and her immediate priority and tasks (as directed by the NAEMT Board) for the immediate future. This is our first chance to hear from Deb and the great answers she delivers.
During the podcast, President Bailey also delivers a key legislative update on Treatment In Place, or TIP, which has been reintroduced into Congress with bipartisan support. Re...
2024-07-1528 minNAEMT RadioEp 34. NAEMT Radio – Artificial Intelligence and EMS with Bruce Evans‘Jana Nguyen sits in the back of an ambulance watching live video of the stroke specialists treating the patient she brought to the neurology clinic just 15 minutes earlier. Before reaching the station, a voice interrupts as the dispatch system notifies Jana and her partner, Chip, that they are responding to a call for a sick child. The screen on the wall displays information about their new patient. Jana begins reading about Carla’s medical history—other than being born 6 weeks premature, she’s been healthy—and sees her current vital signs. Based on information collected on the scene, the AIM—artifi...
2024-06-1541 minNAEMT RadioEp 33. NAEMT Radio – Legislating for Critical Access Ambulance DesignationEp 33. NAEMT Radio – Legislating for Critical Access Ambulance Designation
In this edition of NAEMT Radio we are delighted to welcome back Steve Kroll, NAEMT’s Advocacy Committee Vice Chair, and Chair of the NAEMT PAC Committee to introduce and discuss the concept of Critical Care Ambulance Designation and its associated reimbursement.
Steve, and host Rob Lawrence, discuss this issue which if sponsored and executed would reduce the financial vulnerability of rural ambulance services and improve access to healthcare by keeping essential services in rural communities via cost-based Medicare Reimbursement.
2024-06-0128 minNAEMT RadioEp 32. NAEMT Radio – Lights and Sirens ReductionMecklenburg EMS Agency NC (MEDIC) achieves a 70% reduction in the use of lights and sirens during responses and a 78% decrease in Medic-involved traffic incidents
We are now aware of the academic research and trials underway to reduce the use of lights and sirens during emergency response and transport. In this edition of NAEMT Radio, EMS Lawyer, Steve Wirth Esq and John ‘JP’ Peterson, Executive Director of The Mecklenburg EMS Agency, also known as MEDIC, join host Rob Lawrence to discuss the reasons, risks, liability, benefits, and outcomes of L&S reduction.
Steve Wirth highlights the benef...
2024-05-1528 minNAEMT RadioEp 31. NAEMT Radio – EMS on the Hill and NAEMT Legislative IssuesRecorded at the 2024 NAEMT EMS on the Hill event, Rob Lawrence chats with NAEMT President Susan Bailey and President Elect Chris Way on the bills and issues that are being discussed with elected officials and their staff this year.
Urge Congress to Support EMS Reimbursement for Treatment in Place (TIP)
NAEMT has long advocated for providing EMS agencies the flexibility to navigate patients to the right care in the right setting through federal and state reimbursement of Treatment in Place (TIP). Neither Medicaid nor Medicare currently cover TIP; because EMS is not reimbursed for care...
2024-04-3023 minNAEMT RadioEp 30. NAEMT Radio - EMS Apprenticeship ProgramsWe reach a milestone as we arrive at Episode 30 of the NAEMT Radio Podcast! Joining us for this edition is Henry Lewis, Executive Director of the South Carolina EMS Association and Lieutenant Joseph Coley, of Tazewell EMS, VA. The topic of discussion with host, Rob Lawrence, is EMS Apprenticeship programs, where funding, start up, candidate selection and results are discussed. Henry describes the programs and resources leveraged across the whole of South Carolina. These include scholarships, apprenticeship, and rural health tuition assistance programs. Joseph describes the actions of his own department to essentially offer an earn while you learn pro...
2024-04-1431 minNAEMT RadioEp 29. NAEMT Radio - Prehospital Antibiotics for Open FracturesGuests for this edition of the NAEMT Radio are NAEMT Medical Director, Dr Doug Kupas, who is medical director for Geisinger EMS and co-director of Mobile Integrated Healthcare for Geisinger Health System and Dr. Joey Johnson is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and director of clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Drs Kupas and Johnson join host Rob Lawrence to discuss Prehospital Antibiotic Administration for Suspected Open Fractures and identify that open fractures cause significant morbidity for orthopedic patients and early antibiotic administration has been shown to decrease infectious sequelae of these fractures. T...
2024-04-0127 minNAEMT RadioEp 28. NAEMT Radio - Community Population Health needs through MIH-CP ProgramsGuests Melinda Wilson, community paramedic in a hospital-based EMS system in the East Tennessee Region and Justin Duncan, CEO for Washington County Ambulance District in rural Missouri join host Rob Lawrence to discuss their respective Community Paramedic / MIH Programs. Despite the demise of ET3, the programs of both guests are thriving and sustainable and they share their operations with host Rob Lawrence. Topics of discussion cover grant funding, business models, data quality and results, Community Paramedic credentialling and certification, rural EMS as well as ambulance and hospital ‘deserts’.
Resources:
Acute Hospital Care at Home Resources:
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2024-03-1534 minNAEMT RadioEp 27. NAEMT Radio - Prehospital Obstetric Care: The Rise in US Maternal Morbidity/Mortality Rates.Our guest for this edition of NAEMT Radio is Emily M. Nichols, MD. Dr Nichols is board certified in both adult and pediatric emergency medicine and has worked in the cities of New York, Philadelphia, and Baton Rouge in addition to New Orleans. Additionally, she has also worked in community clinics in urban and rural settings in the US, Costa Rica, Belize, Haiti, Brazil, and South Africa.
Rob and Dr Nichols discuss the complex and multifaceted issue that is the rise in maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States and prehospital obstetric care plays a...
2024-02-2922 minNAEMT RadioEp 26. NAEMT Radio - Recruiting the Next Generation Through High School EMS Programs“There are no negatives for building a youth serving or facing EMS Training opportunity in your area – none! We have talked about how it leads to career opportunities; we’ve spoken to how young people can change the economic future of their families, on an even more practical level, young people can become empowered to help shape the wellness and longevity of their entire population by something as simple as knowing CPR in an emergency or knowing how to properly how to call help in an emergency”
In this edition of NAEMT Radio, host, Rob Lawrence hears from Chi...
2024-02-1436 minNAEMT RadioEp 25. NAEMT Radio - GEMT Program UpdateNAEMT Radio Host Rob Lawrence welcomes returning guests, Immediate Past Presidents, Bruce Evans and Matt Zavadsky to discuss urgent issues surrounding the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) payment. NAEMT has recently written to CMS to address their actions in withholding approval of recently submitted State Plan Amendments (SPAs) citing the potential inclusion of federally unallowable costs that are non-ambulance service delivery related.
Ground Emergency Medical Transportation or GEMT is a program that provides reimbursements from Medicaid for EMS agencies that serve a significantly disproportionate number of low-income patients. The program offers supplemental payments to publicly owned or o...
2024-02-0127 minNAEMT RadioEp 24. NAEMT Radio – Treatment in Place and Transport to Alternate DestinationsEp 24. NAEMT Radio – Treatment in Place and Transport to Alternate Destinations
In this edition of NAEMT Radio we chat to Matt Zavadsky, Chief Transformation Officer for MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth, Steven Kroll, MHA, EMT, executive director and volunteer chief of Delmar-Bethlehem EMS in Albany County, New York and Regina Crawford, advocacy liaison for EMS Management & Consultants and member of the Senate Advisory Committee for Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing.
With host Rob Lawrence, the panel discusses the Treatment in Place and Transport to Alternate Destinations legislative initiatives and the US Senate Bill S.3236 - Eme...
2024-01-1928 minNAEMT RadioEp 23. NAEMT Radio – President Susan Bailey New Year 2024Happy New Year! Its 2024 and NAEMT Radio begins its second year with a conversation with NAEMT President Susan Bailey. Susan and NAEMT Radio host Rob Lawrence assess the year 2023 and discuss 2024, upcoming events, activity and legislation.
Susan reinforces her key points that EMS Practitioners must be paid for the work they are doing, that they are valuable assets in the healthcare industry and reimbursement reform is the key factor to getting EMS Practitioners the pay they deserve.
Topics also discussed include advocating for our workforce including the upcoming EMS on the Hill 2024, key reports published, E...
2024-01-0227 minNAEMT RadioEp 22. NAEMT Radio - The Benefits of Engaging With Your Local or Regional Healthcare CoalitionIn this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to returning guests, NAEMT president Elect, Chris Way, Fire Chief, Kootenai County Fire & Rescue and Brian Stennett of the Palatine Fire Dept. In this final edition of 2023, the subject of local or Regional Healthcare Coalitions are discussed. Chris and Brian highlight their composition, aims and objectives and how they can benefit EMS operations and how EMS can assist the wider coalition (including Hospitals, Emergency Management Departments and Public Health). Rob and guests also discuss how the Office of Health Care Readiness (OHCR) aims to...
2023-12-1432 minNAEMT RadioEp 21. NAEMT Radio - Strategies to Implement a Culture of Workforce Engagement in EMSIn this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to Matt Philbrick, Manager GMR Life Global Medical Response, Shannon Watson, Regional Practice Administrator, BJC Corporate Health and Nicholas Mutter B.S., NRP, Boston EMS. Discussions center on ways to introduce and maintain a culture of workforce engagement and collectively they develop a set of strategies and suggestions to help organizations achieve this.
Topics discussed include:
Authenticity
Respect
Meaning
Connection
Work Life Balance
Great quotes from the show:
“Conversations are the superpower of...
2023-12-0342 minNAEMT RadioEp 20. NAEMT Radio – Meet the Paramedic and EMT of the YearIn this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to the 2023 Paramedic and EMT of the Year. Paramedic Richard “Ricky” Battle of LA County Fire Dept, CA and EMT Wayne Chan from Monroe Volunteer Ambulance, Monroe, NY. Ricky is an instructor, lifelong learner, and one of the most sought-after preceptors for LA County Fire. Wayne is the president and training officer for Monroe Volunteer Ambulance in Monroe, New York. He is also a delegate to the Orange County EMS Council and treasurer for the Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council.
Reso...
2023-11-1450 minNAEMT RadioEp 19. NAEMT Radio - Lighthouse Leadership Program AlumJames O. Page, the founding father of modern EMS in the United States, had a vision to create a mentorship program for EMS practitioners to guide and support them in achieving their leadership goals. He called it the “EMS Lighthouse Leadership Program.” Although Jim passed away before he could implement the program, other leaders in EMS inspired by Jim’s vision have developed the framework for this new EMS mentorship program.
In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to three members of the first graduating class of the program, John Sammons...
2023-10-2931 minNAEMT RadioEp 18. NAEMT Radio - Advanced Medical Life Support - Fourth EditionIn this edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks NAEMTs Advanced Medical Life Support, Forth Edition with Drs Douglas Kupas, Vince Mosesso and Jon Krohmer.
AMLS remains the gold standard of education for emergency medical assessment and treatment. Endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians, AMLS emphasizes the use of the AMLS Assessment Pathway, a systematic tool for assessing and managing common medical conditions with urgent accuracy.
About Dr Doug Kupas
Dr. Kupas is medical director for Geisinger EMS and co-director of Mobile Integrated Healthcare for Geisinger Health System, his...
2023-10-1842 minNAEMT RadioEp 17. NAEMT Radio – Maintaining Our Cyber HygieneIn this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks cyber security and disaster preparedness with NAEMT Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair David Blevins. David highlights the current risks to our office based and vehicle borne IT equipment as well as discussing the types of attack they could (or are) coming under from bad actors, both at home and abroad.
David also talks about the work of the NAEMT Disaster Preparedness Committee as well as NAEMTs position statement on the creation of a EMS only Emergency Support Function (ESF) within the emergency management framework of...
2023-09-2829 minNAEMT RadioEp 16. NAEMT Radio – NAEMTs Political Action CommitteeIn this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks to Steven Kroll, Chair of the NAEMT EMS Political Action Committee (PAC) and NAEMT President Elect, Chris Way, also Chair of the NAEMT Advocacy Committee.
Collectively they discuss that Advocacy on behalf of the EMS profession is an important responsibility of NAEMT and the political action committee is a critical part of our advocacy program.
NAEMT’s Advocacy program has three main components:
NAEMT’s professional advocacy team – paid lobbyists in Washington DC who work with policymakers on legislation and regulation impact...
2023-09-1337 minNAEMT RadioEp.15 NAEMT Radio – Traumatic Brain Injury with Deborah M. Stein MDEp.15 NAEMT Radio – TBI with Dr Deb Stein.
In this edition of NAEMT Radio Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor talks Traumatic Brain Injury with Deborah M. Stein MD, MPH, the R Adams Cowley, MD Professor in Shock and Trauma at University of Maryland Medical Center. Rob and Dr Stein discuss both moderate and severe cases of TBI, and its signs, symptoms, treatment and transport considerations.
Resources:
https://www.sepsis.org/
Prehospital Sepsis Care Research Update, 2023 https://learn.sepsis.org/products/prehospital-sepsis-care-research-update-2023
About Dr Deb Stein
Deborah M...
2023-09-0126 minNAEMT RadioEp.14 NAEMT Radio – All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course with Dr Matt Levy.In this edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor, is joined by Matthew J. Levy, DO, MSc, FACEP, FAEMS, Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine, Special Operations and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Surgery from Johns Hopkins University & Medicine. Dr Levy is also NAEMT’s medical director for its All-Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course.
The All-Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course teaches students how to respond to the many types of disaster scenarios they may encounter, including natural disasters and infrastructure failings, fires and radiological events, pandemics, active shooter incidents, and other mass ca...
2023-08-1335 minNAEMT RadioEp.13 NAEMT Radio - Sepsis with Dr. Karin Molander and Rommie DuckworthIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we welcome Dr. Karin Molander, emergency medicine physician and member Sepsis Alliance board and Rommie Duckworth, MPA, LP, EFO, captain, shift commander, and EMS coordinator for the Ridgefield Fire Department in Connecticut. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. In other words, it’s your body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection. Like strokes or heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Sepsis can lead to severe sepsis and septic shock. Our gues...
2023-08-0436 minNAEMT RadioEp 12 NAEMT Radio – NAEMT Update with President Susan BaileyIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we welcome back NAEMT President, Susan Bailey, to provide a comprehensive association wide update covering Advocacy Efforts, Position Statements, Surveys, Workforce Development, Member Benefits and Education as well as our upcoming meetings and the World Trauma Symposium at EMS World Expo (September 18-22 New Orleans Convention Center).
About our Guest
Susan Bailey, MSEM, NRP, is the Director of the Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and part-time faculty at Columbia Southern University where she teaches courses such as EMS Operations and Personnel Management, Risk Management Practices in EMS, and...
2023-07-2032 minNAEMT RadioEp 11 NAEMT Radio – Running for a position as a Director on the NAEMT Board. – with Bruce Evans, Shannon Watson and Dennis WilhamIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we identify how to run for and serve on the NAEMT Board of Directors. Host, Rob Lawrence welcomes NAEMT Immediate Past President, Bruce Evans, Current Board Member Shannon Watson and Dennis Wilham,Candidacy and Elections Committee Chair to discuss the topic. Bruce shares his perspectives as a long-time Board member and officer, and the rewards of helping the association grow and support the profession, while Shannon shares her experiences in running for the Board and her experiences to date on the Board. Veteran NAEMT member, Dennis Wilham explains qualifications and requirements for running f...
2023-06-2947 minNAEMT RadioEp 10 NAEMT Radio – A Gathering of Eagles with Dr Jeff JarvisEp 10 NAEMT Radio – A Gathering of Eagles with Dr Jeff Jarvis
In this edition of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence and NAEMT’s Associate Medical Director, Dr Jeff Jarvis travelled to Florida to the 2023 Metropolitan Medical Directors, EMS State of the Science XXIV Conference, more popularly known as the ‘Gathering of Eagles’.
The Eagles have evolved into a cohesive global consortium, known for cutting-edge education and intrepid operational advances in out-of-hospital emergency care. The group is comprised of the accountable jurisdictional Medical Directors of the 60 to 70 largest municipalities in the U.S., Europe and other global regions as well as several key coun...
2023-06-1835 minNAEMT RadioEp 9. NAEMT Radio PHTLS 10th Edition - Shock with Samuel M. Galvagno Jr., D.O., Ph.D., M.S., F.C.C.MIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we discuss the Prehospital Management of Shock with Samuel M. Galvagno Jr., D.O., Ph.D., M.S., F.C.C.M., Professor and Executive Vice Chair University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology in Baltimore. Dr Galvagno is also the author for the PHTLS 10th edition chapter on Shock. Our host, Rob Lawrence and Dr Galvagno discusses best practices in prehospital management of Shock including hemorrhage control, resuscitation, recognition and complications of shock as well as blood and fluid products in current use. NAEMT Radio is hosted by NAEMT Member and Lig...
2023-06-0635 minNAEMT RadioNAEMT Radio - EMS for Children (A EMS Week Special Edition)NAEMT Radio - EMS for Children (A EMS Week Special Edition)
Within EMS Week 2023, Wednesday, May 24: EMS for Children Day and in this EMS Week special episode, Rob Lawrence talks to Mark Cicero, MD, associate professor in the section of pediatric emergency medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and an attending physician at the Yale-New Haven's Children's Hospital Emergency Department.
Dr. Cicero discusses pediatric disaster medicine and its application in the prehospital environment as well as Improving prehospital care and specific tips for providers managing pediatric emergencies. Dr Cicero also highlights his work with the EMS...
2023-05-2329 minNAEMT RadioEp 8 NAEMT Radio Research with David Page, MS, NRPIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we welcome David Page, director of the Prehospital Care Research Forum at the University of California, and man about the international EMS Town!. Dave discusses why and how to get into research and highlights opportunities to research and present research. Rob and Dave also discuss what constitutes good research as well as what doesn’t! David highlights some of his favorite recent research papers and identifies how to get involved and submit research abstracts. Rob and Dave also discuss the brand new cohort of the NAEMT Lighthouse leadership program and the importance of data...
2023-05-1732 minNAEMT RadioEp 7. NAEMT Radio – Exemplifying Outstanding ProfessionalismIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we examine the careers of two NAEMT Members, Karen L. Larsen, a Nurse Practitioner for both St. Luke Hospital & Living Center and StatCare of Kansas and Brian Stennett, Firefighter/Paramedic for the Village of Palatine Fire Department (Palatine, IL). Both Karen and Brian both exemplify outstanding professionalism in our profession and their share their thoughts about professionalism and leadership. NAEMT Radio is hosted by NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor - Rob Lawrence.
About our Guests:
Karen Larsen, Director, Region IV (2022-2023)
Karen L. Larsen, DNP, MSN, A...
2023-05-0938 minNAEMT RadioEp 6 NAEMT Radio The 2023 NAEMT EMS Economic and Operational Models SurveyIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we discuss the 2023 NAEMT EMS Economic and Operational Models Survey with NAEMT Member at Large, Matt Zavadsky, Chief Transformation Officer for MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth, TX.
The pandemic and EMS workforce shortage have forced EMS leaders to re-imagine their current economic and service delivery models without sacrificing patient care. In October 2022, NAEMT conducted a survey to gather national data on how EMS agencies are now funding and operating their services compared to 2019 to better understand how agencies have responded to changes in available funding and workforce shortages. Respondents represented a...
2023-04-2526 minNAEMT RadioNAEMT Radio - EMS On The Hill ReportIn this edition of NAEMT Radio, we take the opportunity to hear about the legislative agenda of not only NAEMT, but other national associations as they joined together in Washington DC in March for EMS on the Hill. NAEMT Radio is hosted by NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor - Rob Lawrence and the podcast uses the voices of NAEMT members, recorded on the day on Capitol Hill including President Susan Bailey, President Elect, Chris Way, Member at Large, Matt Zavadsky as well as Randy Strozyk, President of the American Ambulance Association, and more.
EMSOTH Coverage
2023-04-1821 minNAEMT RadioEp 5 NAEMT Radio Lights and Sirens with Dr Doug KupasIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we talk to reducing Lights and Sirens (L&S) with NAEMT’s Medical Director Douglas F. Kupas, MD, EMT-P, FAEMS, FACEP. In early 2022, 14 international EMS, patient safety, quality and fire associations released a joint position statement encouraging EMS systems to reduce the incidence of L&S vehicle operations. This represents a significant alignment by these associations on the risks and benefits of L&S EMS vehicle operations.
Most EMS clinicians who have responded to more than a few EMS calls learn that from a clinical need perspective, there are times when a...
2023-03-2736 minNAEMT RadioEp 4 NAEMT Radio – Lighthouse Leadership ProjectIn this edition of NAEMT Radio discuss the EMS Lighthouse Leadership Program with David Edgar, Director, Region III and Rommie Duckworth, Director, Region I. Both Dave and Rom are involved with the program and are actively mentoring the first cohort (Class of 2022). NAEMT Radio is hosted by NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Mentor - Rob Lawrence.
About the Program
James O. Page, the founding father of modern EMS in the United States, had a vision to create a mentorship program for EMS practitioners to guide and support them in achieving their leadership goals. He called i...
2023-03-1635 minNAEMT RadioEp 3 NAEMT Radio - The 2022 National Report on Engagement and Satisfaction in EMS Worker Engagement SurveyIn this edition of NAEMT Radio we discuss the 2022 National Report on Engagement and Satisfaction in EMS Worker Engagement Survey with Rob Luckritz, EMS Chief of the Austin-Travis County EMS System and Matt Zavadsky, Chief Transformation Officer for MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth, TX.
The Discussion covers the survey findings including - The Impact of Employee Satisfaction and Engagement, Pay in EMS, Job Satisfaction in EMS, How Well Do Employers Support and Engage EMS Practitioners? Reasons for Leaving EMS, Solutions: What EMS Practitioners Want from Their Employers.
Before we close, Matt discusses the recent e...
2023-03-0531 minNAEMT RadioEp 2 NAEMT Radio AdvocacyIn this episode of NAEMT Radio, NAEMT President Elect, Chris Way and Region II Director, Juan Cardona join Rob Lawrence to discuss Advocacy. The guests identify why advocacy is important to the future of EMS at the local, state and federal levels.
In the second half of the podcast, the discussion turns to the upcoming EMS on the Hill (EMSOTH) Day event, taking place on Thursday, March 30, 2023 (briefing: evening on March 29) at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA and up on Capitol Hill. Chris and Juan tell us about preparing to attend EMSOTH, what to expect, who will...
2023-02-2036 minNAEMT RadioEp1 NAEMT Radio IntroductionWelcome to Episode 1 of NAEMT Radio - the official podcast of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians!
We begin with a warm welcome from NAEMT President, Susan Bailey who introduces herself and provides an overview of upcoming NAEMT events which include:
EMS ON THE HILL www.naemt.org/events/ems-on-the-hill-day
Advocacy is core to NAEMT’s mission. EMS on the Hill is on March 29 and 30. We encourage everyone to attend in person, if possible. If attending in person is not possible, consider going to your Senator’s and Congressional Representative’s local office to...
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