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June 14, 2021 Scott Moore, Esq., on what the law says about mandatory vaccinations
As we head out of the depths of the pandemic and adjust to the “new normal,” the vaccination status of the workforce – in order to protect both coworkers and patients alike – is a major consideration. This week, a judge rejected a lawsuit from Houston hospital workers who had been suspended for not being vaccinated.
This issue is an emotive one, and to unpick these issues, our host, Rob Lawrence, speaks to employment and HR Lawyer, Scott Moore. Scott helps us understand the issues of mandatory vaccinations, declaration of vaccination status and more.
28 min
June 11, 2021 School‘s open: Getting back in the EMS classroom
On this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss getting back into the classroom and training students again. Grayson is working with a group of high schoolers to become EMRs, and plans to conduct a PLUCK lab and use pig organs to teach the anatomy of the body. Students will have the chance to dissect the different organs and see them up close.
19 min
June 03, 2021 The rise in EMS assaults and how the industry should handle it
On this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a recent pattern of reported assaults on EMS providers, and what leadership can do to ensure the safety of their members. The duo also revived a long-standing debate on the idea of armed providers.
"My job is to deliver the highest quality of patient care, but if you make me defend myself, it is a different story," Cebollero said.
21 min
June 03, 2021 Building an EMS system from the ground up
In this edition of EMS One-Stop podcast, our host, Rob Lawrence, interviews Doug Hooten, CEO of the brand-new Harris County Texas, ESD 11 EMS Agency, who was presented with the challenge of creating an ambulance service and building it from the bottom up – to be up, running, staffed and equipped within 365 days.
38 min
May 28, 2021 Welcome to Louisiana: NAEMT President-elect Susan Bailey on rural EMS, pandemic challenges
With Chris Cebollero still out on vacation, co-host Kelly Grayson takes guest host Rob Lawrence and listeners home to Louisiana to meet and chat with state EMS director and president-elect of NAEMT, Susan Bailey. They discuss Bailey's current position, how Louisiana is credentialed, and the perseverance of state providers who have risen to both the challenges of the pandemic and a number of natural, weather-related events.
The group also discusses the current challenges to delivering EMS in a rural setting and the issues that are making industry news in terms of rural, finance, staffing and viability.
31 min
May 21, 2021 NHTSA OEMS Director Dr. Jon Krohmer joins the podcast for an EMS Week chat
With Chris Cebollero away, stand-in host Rob Lawrence and regular presenter Kelly Grayson welcome Dr. Jon Krohmer, director of the NHTSA Office of EMS, for an EMS Week chat. Dr. Krohmer explains the role and tasks of the Office of EMS, as well as its interaction with the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) and National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC). Rob also raises the issue of data and the team discusses the NEMSIS weekly "by the numbers" product.
33 min
May 18, 2021 Dov Maisel on Israel’s MCIs, emergency response
United Hatzalah volunteer emergency response Director of Operations Dov Maisel speaks to EMS1 from Jerusalem about resiliency in the face of recent mass casualty responses and the ongoing response to rocket attacks
28 min
May 18, 2021 The realities, challenges and funding of rural EMS with Justin Grohs
In this episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence, Rob is joined by Justin Grohs, manager at Great Falls Emergency Services, Montana. Grohs also serves the American Ambulance Association as chair of the Rural Task Force.
Together, they discuss the realities, challenges and funding of rural EMS, where staffing and financial stressors have been further exacerbated by the pandemic.
25 min
May 14, 2021 Fla. Medical Director Dr. Antevy anticipates the return of the EMS conference
With Inside EMS co-host Chris Cebollero away on vacation, Kelly Grayson is joined by guest host Rob Lawrence. They welcome Dr. Peter Antevy, MD, who serves as the EMS medical director for Coral Springs-Parkland (Fla.) Fire Department, Davie Fire Rescue and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Dr. Antevy is also the founder and chief medical officer of Handtevy – Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc.
The show begins with a reflection on the life and achievements of Paramedic Ted Setla, a highly regarded EMS filmmaker who suffered an SCA last week and whose family said is not expected to live.
The group then touches on the return of EMS conferences after a year of Zoom gatherings. Dr. Antevy discusses the upcoming "First There First Care" conference and the much-anticipated "Gathering of Eagles" in its new Florida location this summer from June 14-18. Dr. Antevy also talks about his new web series, Reel Emergency, a collaboration between Drs. Mark Piehl and David Spiro, and Prodigy EMS. The group also discuss the "secret sauce" of delivering an online education session.
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30 min
May 07, 2021 ‘We should know better‘
In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, our host, Chris Cebollero, is joined by EMS1 Columnist and Editorial Advisory Board Member, Rob Lawrence. Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty. The discussion then turns to the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in EMS and how best to return to work. Rob then shares a little bit about his podcast, EMS One-Stop.
25 min

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For 14 years, the Inside EMS podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career.