EMS World Podcasts

MIH: An Unexpected Weapon Against COVID

Massachusetts' South Shore Hospital launched its mobile integrated healthcare program in early 2020—just in time for the COVID-19 pandemic to arrive. But the new platform quickly proved ideally suited to delivering the care locals needed. This month Dr. William Tollefson, lead author of a January EMS World article on the program, examines its success with host Mike McCabe. 

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Nightwatch Returns to New Orleans

A&E's first responder favorite, Nightwatch, is back in the Big Easy for a new season that premieres March 25. In this special EMS World podcast, New Orleans EMS cast veterans Titus Tero and Holly Sherman join host Mike McCabe to discuss how filming has gone, the challenges of fame, and their role as EMS ambassadors. Share their insights before you catch the show! Sponsored by Braun Ambulances. 

 

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The Road to Safer Transports

The back of a moving ambulance remains a dangerous place to make your living. But as awareness of the risks grows, progressive departments and manufacturers are taking proactive steps to help protect their patients and crews. In this latest EMS World podcast host Mike McCabe speaks to Horton Emergency Vehicles VP/GM Lance Randolph and Violet Township (Ohio) Fire and EMS Assistant Chief Jim Paxton about their collaboration and attempts to grow and reinforce the EMS safety culture. 

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Death Communication: The Forgotten Skill

Eventually we face the reality that there is absolutely nothing optional about coping with death. EMS providers will never overcome being uncomfortable with the death notification skill as long as we ignore the need for it. Alexandra Jabr, EMT-P, is the creator of Emergency Resilience, LLC and the course “Death Communication for First Responders: How to Deliver Unfortunate News.” In this month's first podcast she speaks with host Mike McCabe about this neglected portion of our training and its impacts. Don't miss the associated print article, “Death Communication—What We've Failed to Teach.”

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COVID-19 and Ambulance Decontamination: The Need for Better Safety Measures in EMS

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized safety protocols in prehospital care and opened many eyes to the importance of keeping patients and crews safe from infectious disease transmission. Innovative EMS systems are adopting ICU-level attention to detail in their disinfection protocols for vehicles, equipment, and PPE. Host Mike McCabe sits down with Alexander Isakov, MD, MPH, professor of emergency medicine and executive director of Emory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response, to discuss ambulance decontamination practices during day-to-day EMS operations.

Sponsored by Demers Ambulances, Braun Ambulances, and Crestline Coach—three great brands, one great future. 

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Ambulance Safety Features That Prevent Crashes: The New Technology

The new safety measures built into ambulances will positively affect patients, providers and the environment.  Listen as Host Mike McCabe interviews safety experts about features like real-time driving coaching that can actually prevent ambulance crashes.

Sponsored by AEV, the American crafted experience.  

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NJ EMS Task Force: All Hazards Response

Michael Bascom, president of the New Jersey EMS Task Force, explains the history, formation and responsibilities of his state's Task Force.  Host Mike McCabe interviews Bascom about the group's recent activities such as COVID, Ebola, Superstorm Sandy and the Superbowl.

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The "Grandmother" of Street Medics: Ann Hirschman

Ann Hirschman is a founding member of the group of healthcare providers known as street medics.  She has a rich history of helping patients in various protests and gatherings, including working at Stonewall and Wounded Knee, beginning in the 1960s.  Join host Mike McCabe as Ann details the origins of street medics and their training:  "Our job is to be where EMS can't."  Read the accompanying article here.

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The Coronavirus Vaccine: Myths, Questions & Truths with Ken Scheppke

The COVID-19 vaccine is here and EMS is on the frontlines of receiving and administering it.  Host Mike McCabe interviews Florida's State EMS Medical Director Ken Scheppke, MD, who addresses all of your coronavirus vaccine questions and concerns. 

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Answering 911 Calls from Home: How Alexandria Did It

When the idea of taking 911 calls from home was proposed in 2019, Alexandria Department of Emergency and Customer Communications Supervisor Sally Price said, "Naw, that's never going to work."  But when the pandemic hit, Alexandria's PSAP succeeded in having call-takers work from home and hotels to keep them safe.  Read the accompanying article here.

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