EMS Insight

By Tim Nowak

What's EMS Insight about?

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.

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EMS Insight episodes:

04.12.2019
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).
04.05.2019
EMS 3I
A brief breakdown of the EMS 3i initiative being presented through the EMS Director publication.
01.11.2019
Controversy, leading to progress
Change can be good...controversy can be good (especially when they lead to progress).
01.04.2019
3 "Things" for the New Year
Somewhat of a New Years' resolution...tackle 2019 differently, looking at it from another angle, and boldly.
10.12.2018
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?
08.17.2018
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 necessarily mean there isn't some sort...
08.10.2018
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.
07.27.2018
Stepping Out of an Admin Role
Can you put aside what you know and believe and "just" be a paramedic?
07.13.2018
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)?
06.22.2018
"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?
06.08.2018
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).
05.24.2018
Challenges in EMS
The reality of EMS, retention (and recruitment), and professional development...all packed into one episode!
03.29.2018
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-written exam, as well as some of the pitfalls...
03.16.2018
PEA is NOT a rhythm...
That's right...PEA is NOT rhythm!
03.08.2018
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/her join you?
02.27.2018
Riding the Seat
3 simple rules as a Company Officer
02.23.2018
Cardiac Benchmarks
FMC2ECG, D2B, FMC2B...do you know your times?
02.15.2018
EMS Supervisors
Briefly discussing operations, administration, and response as an EMS Supervisor.
02.08.2018
Succession Planning in EMS
What does your succession plan look like (do you have one)?
01.30.2018
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).
01.23.2018
A 12-Lead is NOT enough!
It's time that we advance our clinical practice as Paramedics and take a more comprehensive approach toward ECG acquisition...and your 12-Lead is just the start!
01.19.2018
5-Year Plan
What is your agency's 5-year plan (do you have one)?

What's EMS Insight about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

EMS Insight episodes:

Esophageal intubation (purposely)

EMS 3I

Controversy, leading to progress

3 "Things" for the New Year

Intubation Challenge

ROI, Choices, and Value Optimization in EMS

Be Careful What You Ask For...

Stepping Out of an Admin Role

UHU...or the "Weighted" UHU...

"If you've seen one EMS system..."

Tools of the Trade

Challenges in EMS

Writing Entrance/Promotional Exams

PEA is NOT a rhythm...

Slept through a call...

Riding the Seat

Cardiac Benchmarks

EMS Supervisors

Succession Planning in EMS

What can EMS adopt/abandon from Fire?

A 12-Lead is NOT enough!

5-Year Plan