Explore the crucial distinction between providing equal care versus equitable care within emergency medical services (EMS). We give you an in-depth discussion with Ritu Sani from The EMS Show podcast, highlighting the importance of focusing on outcome-driven quality improvement projects and addressing disparities in care. Learn how different demographics face unique barriers to healthcare, and why recognizing these differences is essential to improving outcomes across various communities. Watch as real-life examples illustrate the need for equitable interventions and the systemic factors that contribute to inequities in EMS.

 

00:00 Introduction: Equal vs. Equitable Care

00:23 Case Study: CPR Training Disparities

01:09 Understanding Barriers to Equitable Care

03:31 Guest Introduction: Ritu Sani from EMS Show Podcast

04:33 Interactive Exercise: Demonstrating Inequity

06:36 Quality Improvement: Focusing on Outcomes

08:09 Challenges in Achieving Equitable Care

09:25 Diversifying EMS Workforce

10:11 Systemic Factors and Data-Driven Solutions

11:03 Starting with Equitable Care

11:17 Key Areas to Focus On

11:26 Analyzing Data for Disparities

12:12 Addressing Provider Reactions

13:00 Implementing Quality Improvement

13:35 Implicit Bias and Introspection

14:17 Patient Outcome Driven Approach

14:33 Challenges and Structural Abnormalities

15:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

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Guest/Cast/Crew information-

Guest- Ritu Sani, MD and Co-host of The EMS Show podcast

Host- Ross Orpet, Chris Pfingsten from EMS 20/20

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