http://www.emsleadership.com EMS Leadership Podcast Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:37:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 EMS Leadership Podcast is a weekly podcast for EMS Leaders where we explore ways to make your company run smoother and we tackle some of the biggest problems in EMS. EMS Leadership no EMS Leadership emsleadership@gmail.com emsleadership@gmail.com (EMS Leadership) 2009 EMS Leadership Podcast EMS, Emergency Medical, Ambulance, Paramedic, EMT, Leadership, Management http://www.emsleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Leadership.jpg http://www.emsleadership.com http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=453 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=453#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:37:58 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=453 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=453 0 ambulance,Chris Cebollero,Clinical,Compound Pharmacy,Customer Service,Drug Shortage,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,Excellence,Leadership,Management,Mentoring Not only EMS but the Healthcare Community is having challenges getting their hands on the medications needed for us to the best possible care to our patients possible. In this Episode Chris Cebollero discusses this issue with Don Lundy, Not only EMS but the Healthcare Community is having challenges getting their hands on the medications needed for us to the best possible care to our patients possible. In this Episode Chris Cebollero discusses this issue with Don Lundy, Michael Touchstone and Matt Zavadsky. Join us for some thought provoking discussions, comments and ideas for getting us through this drug shortage crisis. EMS Leadership no 51:08 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=446 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=446#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:02:00 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=446 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=446 0 ambulance,Chris Cebollero,Clinical,Communication,Customer Service,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,Excellence,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Paramedic As EMS leaders it's important we keep our focus on the pulse of daily operations. Equally important is keeping an eye on the vision for our future department as well as career field. Join Chris Cebollero as he talks with JB Guiton, Patrick Pianezza, As EMS leaders it's important we keep our focus on the pulse of daily operations. Equally important is keeping an eye on the vision for our future department as well as career field. Join Chris Cebollero as he talks with JB Guiton, Patrick Pianezza, Bob Waddell, Mike Touchstone and Don Lundy as he gets their insight in becoming a good strategic leader. EMS Leadership no 57:19 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=441 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=441#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:10:54 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=441 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=441 0 ambulance,Austin-Travis County,Chris Cebollero,Communication,Conflict resolution,Customer Service,Education,Emergency Medical Services,EMT,Excellence,Leadership,Management Good Morale is one of the cornerstones to a successful organization. How do we best develop a good and positive morale for all our employees? Join Chris Cebollero and his guests Don Lundy, Bob Waddell and JB Guiton as they discuss the components of dev... Good Morale is one of the cornerstones to a successful organization. How do we best develop a good and positive morale for all our employees? Join Chris Cebollero and his guests Don Lundy, Bob Waddell and JB Guiton as they discuss the components of developing great organizational morale. EMS Leadership no 56:40 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=434 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=434#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:01:49 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=434 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=434 0 ambulance,Chris Cebollero,Customer Service,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,finance,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Supervisors,Work life balance In this day and age when our workforce strives to make ends meet, pay their bills, take care of our families and give them the life they deserve, are they spending to much time at work and not enjoying life? In this day and age when our workforce strives to make ends meet, pay their bills, take care of our families and give them the life they deserve, are they spending to much time at work and not enjoying life? In this episode Chirs Cebollero is joined by Don Lundy, Bob Waddell, JB Guiton and Matt Zavadsky as they discuses the importance of developing a even work life balance. EMS Leadership no 52:53 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=426 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=426#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:21:50 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=426 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=426 0 Chris Cebollero,Communication,Conflict resolution,Education,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMT,Excellence,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Paramedic One thing that we know whether its personal or professional, conflict is going to occur. It is important that regardless of your level, having the ability to resolve conflicts as the occur is paramount to a successful organization. One thing that we know whether its personal or professional, conflict is going to occur. It is important that regardless of your level, having the ability to resolve conflicts as the occur is paramount to a successful organization. In this episode Chris Cebollero is joined by Don Lundy, Bob Waddell and JB Guiton as they discuss the best way to resolve conflict. EMS Leadership no 44:06 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=421 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=421#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:28:07 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=421 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=421 0 Change Management,Chris Cebollero,Clinical,Communication,Customer Service,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,Ems Assessment Document,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Paramedic We enter a time where the EMS Career field changes with every passing day. To have a successful organization we need to change with the times. It's this change that always seems to bring stress even into the best of organizations. We enter a time where the EMS Career field changes with every passing day. To have a successful organization we need to change with the times. It's this change that always seems to bring stress even into the best of organizations. Join Chris Cebollero as he discusses Change Management with Don Lundy, Patrick Pianezza, JB Guiton and Matt Zavadsky. From entering an organization as a new leader or in your position as a current leader, come on in and listen to some great discussion. EMS Leadership no 57:34 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=418 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=418#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:45:00 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=418 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=418 0 March 20-21 will once again be EMS on the Hill Day. Join Chris Cebollero as he has a discussion with Jim Judge, Advocacy Chair for NAEMT regarding the importance of why we all should get involved with this effort. March 20-21 will once again be EMS on the Hill Day. Join Chris Cebollero as he has a discussion with Jim Judge, Advocacy Chair for NAEMT regarding the importance of why we all should get involved with this effort. There are 5 very important topics that will be brought to our lawmakers, all having significant impact on the EMS career field. EMS Leadership no 42:42 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=408 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=408#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:08:57 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=408 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=408 0 ambulance,Budget,Chris Cebollero,Communication,Education,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,Ems Assessment Document,Excellence,Leadership,Management,Podcast In December 2011 the EMS Assessment Document was released after 2 years  of data collection. The purpose of this document is to describe EMS, Emergency Preparedness, and 911 Systems at the State and National Level. In December 2011 the EMS Assessment Document was released after 2 years  of data collection. The purpose of this document is to describe EMS, Emergency Preparedness, and 911 Systems at the State and National Level.  Join Chris Cebollero and his guests Don Lundy, JB Guiton and Patrick Pianezza as they discuss the importance of this EMS snapshot. EMS Leadership no 49:50 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=403 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=403#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:47:38 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=403 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=403 0 ambulance,Austin-Travis County,Communication,Customer Service,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMS1,Leadership,Management,Podcast Based on the article 5 things EMS must do in 2012 by Art Hsieh, Art joins the usual cast of EMS Leaders Don Lundy, Bob Waddell, Partick Pianezza, and James Shmard to discuss the direction EMS should go in 2012. Based on the article 5 things EMS must do in 2012 by Art Hsieh, Art joins the usual cast of EMS Leaders Don Lundy, Bob Waddell, Partick Pianezza, and James Shmard to discuss the direction EMS should go in 2012. This discussion give our career field a clear direction we have all been talking about, but have not yet attained. Come in and join us for some great discussion, opinions and thought provoking goals. EMS Leadership no 1:11:52 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=396 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=396#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:56:30 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=396 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=396 0 ambulance,Chris Cebollero,Communication,Customer Service,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Podcast Just like the police department we round up the usual suspects and ask them a few questions. Chris Cebollero asks his firends Patrick Pianezza, JB Guiton and Don Lundy a few random questions about leadership. Just like the police department we round up the usual suspects and ask them a few questions. Chris Cebollero asks his firends Patrick Pianezza, JB Guiton and Don Lundy a few random questions about leadership. From what stresses your day to what type of leader do you want to be known as, come on in and listen to some thought provoking                answers. Happy Holidays from the crew at the EMS Leadership Podcast. EMS Leadership no 40:30 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=388 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=388#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:34:38 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=388 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=388 0 Chris Cebollero,Communication,Customer Service,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMT,Excellence,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Paramedic,Podcast In this episode we discuss the key elements to the Art of Persuasion. Join Chris Cebollero as he chats with JB Guiton and Bob Waddell as they share their thoughts on this much needed skill.  In this episode we discuss the key elements to the Art of Persuasion. Join Chris Cebollero as he chats with JB Guiton and Bob Waddell as they share their thoughts on this much needed skill.  EMS Leadership no 48:21 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=379 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=379#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:26:53 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=379 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=379 0 Austin-Travis County,Customer Service,Emergency Medical Services,EMT,Management,Podcast,Process Improvement,Supervisors,Systems In this episode Chris Cebollero asks his guest to answer employee scenarios. JB Guiton and James Schmard share their experience to tackle some of the tough questions that we face almost on a daily basis. In this episode Chris Cebollero asks his guest to answer employee scenarios. JB Guiton and James Schmard share their experience to tackle some of the tough questions that we face almost on a daily basis. EMS Leadership no 55:42 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=361 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=361#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:32:19 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=361 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=361 0 CAAS,Emergency Medical Services,Excellence,Leadership,Management,Podcast,Process Improvement,Supervisors,Systems Day 2 from the EMS Expo in Las Vegas. In this episode join Chris Cebollero and his guests Bruce Evans, Catie Holstein, and Sarah McEntee as they discuss the CAAS process and it's importance to the EMS career field. Day 2 from the EMS Expo in Las Vegas. In this episode join Chris Cebollero and his guests Bruce Evans, Catie Holstein, and Sarah McEntee as they discuss the CAAS process and it's importance to the EMS career field. EMS Leadership no 36:29 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=355 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=355#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:40:33 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=355 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=355 0 Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMS Expo,EMT,Leadership,Management,Paramedic,Podcast From the show floor at this years EMS Expo, join Chris Cebollero and Scott Keir as they talk with Bob Loftus on the development of our EMS Museum... From the show floor at this years EMS Expo, join Chris Cebollero and Scott Keir as they talk with Bob Loftus on the development of our EMS Museum... EMS Leadership no 36:15 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=348 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=348#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:56:11 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=348 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=348 0 Austin-Travis County,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMS Expo,EMS1,Leadership,Management,Podcast,Supervisors Join host Chris Cebollero as he talks with his guests, Don Lundy, James Schmard, JB Guiton and Ray Kemp as they discuss the recent events in Suffolk County NY. A camera mad was grabbed and pushed away from a scene he was shooting... Join host Chris Cebollero as he talks with his guests, Don Lundy, James Schmard, JB Guiton and Ray Kemp as they discuss the recent events in Suffolk County NY. A camera mad was grabbed and pushed away from a scene he was shooting... Was this the right way to handle this? Come listen to our panel of experts.... EMS Leadership no 1:05:09 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=336 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=336#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:26:24 +0000 Cebollero http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=336 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=336 0 Emergency Medical Services,EMS Expo,Leadership,Management,Podcast In this episode join Chris Cebollero as he talks with his guests Don Lundy and Jay Fitch, as the cover the highlights of the Pinnacle Conference.  In this episode join Chris Cebollero as he talks with his guests Don Lundy and Jay Fitch, as the cover the highlights of the Pinnacle Conference.  EMS Leadership no 50:28 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=308 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=308#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:25:46 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=308 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=308 0 EMS,Federal,Leadership,Management,Podcast In this episode Chris Cebollero is joined by Bob Waddell and Don Lundy as the discuss which Federal Agency should run EMS. We have read and heard a lot regarding this topic, join our panel of EMS Leaders as they discuss the pros and cons to this transi... In this episode Chris Cebollero is joined by Bob Waddell and Don Lundy as the discuss which Federal Agency should run EMS. We have read and heard a lot regarding this topic, join our panel of EMS Leaders as they discuss the pros and cons to this transition. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=304 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=304#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:27:09 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=304 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=304 0 ambulance,Communication,EMS,EMT,Leadership,Management,Paramedic,Podcast,Supervisors In this episode Chris Cebollero and his guests Patrick Pianezza and James Shmard discuss Communication. If Communication is the cornerstone for success of every organization, then how do we get the important information to our workforce. From email, In this episode Chris Cebollero and his guests Patrick Pianezza and James Shmard discuss Communication. If Communication is the cornerstone for success of every organization, then how do we get the important information to our workforce. From email, to social media, to face to face meetings join us for the secrets of how to effectively communicate with your organization. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=302 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=302#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:59:47 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=302 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=302 0 EMS,Leadership,Management,Podcast,Process Improvement,Supervisors,Systems In this episode Chris Cebollero talks Process Improvement witl his panel of EMS experts. Bob Waddell, JB Guiton and James Shamard discuss how you ensure your organization has the best practices through a great process improvement. In this episode Chris Cebollero talks Process Improvement witl his panel of EMS experts. Bob Waddell, JB Guiton and James Shamard discuss how you ensure your organization has the best practices through a great process improvement. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=298 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=298#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:21:29 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=298 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=298 0 Educast,Education,Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMT,Leadership,Management,Paramedic,Podcast In this episode the Leadership and Educast collide. Hosts Chris Cebollero, Greg Friese, Rob Theriault and Bill Toon discuss the relationship between Education and Leadership. Join us for this important discussion. In this episode the Leadership and Educast collide. Hosts Chris Cebollero, Greg Friese, Rob Theriault and Bill Toon discuss the relationship between Education and Leadership. Join us for this important discussion. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=296 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=296#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 14:00:13 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=296 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=296 1 EMS,EMS Day on the Hill,Leadership,Management,NAEMT,Podcast In this episode, Chris Cebollero sits down with Pam Lane the Executive Director of NAEMT to discuss several topics such as EMS on the HIll Day, a new EMS Week web site, the future vision of the NAEMT and much more. In this episode, Chris Cebollero sits down with Pam Lane the Executive Director of NAEMT to discuss several topics such as EMS on the HIll Day, a new EMS Week web site, the future vision of the NAEMT and much more. Come on in and join us to learn more about the National Association of EMT EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=294 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=294#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 13:54:46 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=294 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=294 0 EMS,EMS Week,Leadership,Management,Podcast Join Chris Cebollero for this episode as he discusses EMS Week with our panel of EMS Experts, Don Lundy, Bob Waddell and Patrick Pianezza. Discussion includes the Importance of EMS week, education to our communities, and recognizing our employees. Join Chris Cebollero for this episode as he discusses EMS Week with our panel of EMS Experts, Don Lundy, Bob Waddell and Patrick Pianezza. Discussion includes the Importance of EMS week, education to our communities, and recognizing our employees. Listen in for some great EMS week ideas. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=290 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=290#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:47:18 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=290 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=290 0 Emergency Medical Services,EMS,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Podcast,Supervisors Join our panel of EMS Leaders, Ernie Rodriguez, Patrick Pianezza, Bob Waddell and JB Guiton as they talk with Chris Cebollero on how best to couch and council our Supervisors, and Managers within our organization. Join our panel of EMS Leaders, Ernie Rodriguez, Patrick Pianezza, Bob Waddell and JB Guiton as they talk with Chris Cebollero on how best to couch and council our Supervisors, and Managers within our organization. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=288 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=288#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:19:38 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=288 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=288 0 Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMT,Leadership,Management,Paramedic,Podcast,Supervisors In this episode Chris Cebollero chats with Kyle David Bates, James Shamard and Patrick Pianezza on the common pitfalls of the new EMS leaders. We are ready to leave the truck and move into our first leadership roll, In this episode Chris Cebollero chats with Kyle David Bates, James Shamard and Patrick Pianezza on the common pitfalls of the new EMS leaders. We are ready to leave the truck and move into our first leadership roll, join us and listen to the common issues made by the new leader. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=285 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=285#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:40:36 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=285 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=285 0 Emergency Medical Services,EMS,EMT,Hiring,Leadership,Management,Medical,Paramedic,Podcast In this episode Chris Cebollero talks about the importance of having a solid hiring process. Join us as this weeks panel of leaders Don Lundy,and Patrick Pianezza share with you their opinions on developing an effective hiring process. In this episode Chris Cebollero talks about the importance of having a solid hiring process. Join us as this weeks panel of leaders Don Lundy,and Patrick Pianezza share with you their opinions on developing an effective hiring process. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=282 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=282#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:42:01 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=282 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=282 0 EMS,HIPAA,Leadership,Management,Podcast,Video In this episode Chris Cebollero talks with Ray Kemp. Ray is a free lance EMS photographer who has turned his passion for photography into a career involving EMS. Ray will discuss, taking on scene photos, developing policies to protect everyone involved... In this episode Chris Cebollero talks with Ray Kemp. Ray is a free lance EMS photographer who has turned his passion for photography into a career involving EMS. Ray will discuss, taking on scene photos, developing policies to protect everyone involved against HIPAA violations and some great video projects coming to EMS1 EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=279 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=279#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:59:14 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=279 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=279 1 EMS,Leadership,Management,Mentoring,Podcast,Supervisors Mentorship is one of those topics that really effect the entire organization. Join Chris Cebollero as he talks mentorship with Don Lundy, James Shamard and Patrick Pianezzia. Our panel of Leaders will share the best way to develop a great mentorship pr... Mentorship is one of those topics that really effect the entire organization. Join Chris Cebollero as he talks mentorship with Don Lundy, James Shamard and Patrick Pianezzia. Our panel of Leaders will share the best way to develop a great mentorship program in your organization. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=277 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=277#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:10:13 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=277 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=277 1 EMS,FTO,Leadership,Management,Podcast,Supervisors Our newest episode discusses the workings of managing an FTO program. Join Chris Cebollero as he talks with Catie Holstein on how she manages her FTO's, from hiring to training to evaluating there are great ideas to enhance any FTO program. Our newest episode discusses the workings of managing an FTO program. Join Chris Cebollero as he talks with Catie Holstein on how she manages her FTO's, from hiring to training to evaluating there are great ideas to enhance any FTO program. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=274 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=274#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:45:52 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=274 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=274 0 Clinical,EMS,Excellence,Leadership,Management,Podcast We all know that Clinical Excellence is the cornerstone of our business. Join us in the episode as Don Lundy and Patrick Pianezza chat with Chris Cebollero and give you some tips on how to manage your departments Clinical Excellence. We all know that Clinical Excellence is the cornerstone of our business. Join us in the episode as Don Lundy and Patrick Pianezza chat with Chris Cebollero and give you some tips on how to manage your departments Clinical Excellence. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=272 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=272#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:38:18 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=272 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=272 0 Crime Scene,Death,EMS,Leadership,Management,Podcast In this episode join us as we chat with Stephanie Wahoski as she explains how she parlayed her paramedic certification into a career as a Medical Legal Death Investigator. We will discuss her education, responsibilities and crime scene awareness for th... In this episode join us as we chat with Stephanie Wahoski as she explains how she parlayed her paramedic certification into a career as a Medical Legal Death Investigator. We will discuss her education, responsibilities and crime scene awareness for the EMS personal. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=269 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=269#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 02:12:10 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=269 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=269 0 EMS,Leadership,Management,Podcast,Supervisors In This episode we join Chris Cebollero, James Shamard, Bob Waddell and Patrick Pianezza as they discuss Managing the Low Performer. Our panel of EMS Leaders give you tips on motivation, counseling and dealing with these employees. In This episode we join Chris Cebollero, James Shamard, Bob Waddell and Patrick Pianezza as they discuss Managing the Low Performer. Our panel of EMS Leaders give you tips on motivation, counseling and dealing with these employees. EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=266 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=266#comments Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:46:33 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=266 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=266 0 EMS,Leadership,Management,Naming,Podcast This week we talk with leaders and the need to change the names for EMS. What should we be called? EMS Worker set off Tim and we talk about all kinds of issues. - Featuring: Chris Cebollero Don Lundy Tim Erskine This week we talk with leaders and the need to change the names for EMS. What should we be called? EMS Worker set off Tim and we talk about all kinds of issues. Featuring: Chris Cebollero Don Lundy Tim Erskine EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=263 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=263#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:18:25 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=263 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=263 0 EMS,Leadership,Podcast,Supervisors This episode of the Leadership podcast is geared to the development of the newer supervisors. Chris Cebollero talks to two of his supervisors going through leadership training sharing that experience with you. This episode of the Leadership podcast is geared to the development of the newer supervisors. Chris Cebollero talks to two of his supervisors going through leadership training sharing that experience with you. Supervisors Sean Hultz and Charles “Chip” Smack will discuss different leadership styles, pitfalls to leadership, common leadership mistakes, giving recognition and communication. Join us as we examine how best to make the transition from the ambulance to the role of supervisor. Featuring: Chris Cebollero Sean Hultz Charles “Chip” Smack EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=261 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=261#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=261 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=261 0 Austin-Travis County,EMS,Leadership,Management,Podcast,Supervisors In this episode we chat with Ernie Rodriguez and James Shamard from Austin Travis County EMS, and learn of a new leadership program their organization developed. The program is called "We Lead" based on the foundation of Integrity and Inspiration join ... In this episode we chat with Ernie Rodriguez and James Shamard from Austin Travis County EMS, and learn of a new leadership program their organization developed. The program is called "We Lead" based on the foundation of Integrity and Inspiration join us and learn how the words Love and Respect mean more then you think. Chris Cebollero Ernie Rodriguez James Shamard EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=259 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=259#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:00:02 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=259 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=259 0 EMS,Leadership,NAEMT,Podcast In this episode Chris Cebollero has a one on one talk with Connie Meyer. In January, Connie will become the new President of NAEMT and she will discuss the organization, her priorities, and why you should become a member of NAEMT. In this episode Chris Cebollero has a one on one talk with Connie Meyer. In January, Connie will become the new President of NAEMT and she will discuss the organization, her priorities, and why you should become a member of NAEMT. Still working in the field as a full-time FTO on a 24 hour shift Connie shares some of her training secrets, how to be a mentor and thoughts on the EMS career field. In a new segment "Ask the Expert" Connie and Chris will respond to questions from listeners dealing with their thoughts, issues and concerns on Leadership. Featuring: Chris Cebollero Connie Meyer NAEMT.org EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=257 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=257#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:48:37 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=257 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=257 0 EMS,Leadership,Podcast,Supervisors This episode of the Leadership podcast is geared to the development of the newer supervisors. Chris Cebollero talks to two of his supervisors going through leadership training sharing that experience with you. This episode of the Leadership podcast is geared to the development of the newer supervisors. Chris Cebollero talks to two of his supervisors going through leadership training sharing that experience with you. Supervisors Sean Hultz and Charles "Chip" Smack will discuss different leadership styles, pitfalls to leadership, common leadership mistakes, giving recognition and communication. Join us as we examine how best to make the transition from the ambulance to the role of supervisor. Featuring: Chris Cebollero Sean Hultz Charles "Chip" Smack EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=254 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=254#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:00:34 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=254 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=254 1 EMS,EMS Expo,Leadership,Mentoring,Muddy Angels,Podcast This week we bring you the second episode of EMS Leadership from EMS Expo. We talk about Mentoring the future leaders in EMS. - Featuring: Chris Montera Shane Dingus Muddy Angels Mic Gunderson James Shamard Austin Travis County EMS Chris Cebollero This week we bring you the second episode of EMS Leadership from EMS Expo. We talk about Mentoring the future leaders in EMS. Featuring: Chris Montera Shane Dingus Muddy Angels Mic Gunderson James Shamard Austin Travis County EMS Chris Cebollero EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=252 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=252#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:41:54 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=252 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=252 0 EMS,EMS Expo,Leadership,Podcast,Service of Year This week we are coming to you from EMS Expo from the Zoll Podcast Studio. We talk with Don Lundy about service of the year. Video of the show will be posted soon. - Featuring: Chris Montera Chris Cebollero Don Lundy This week we are coming to you from EMS Expo from the Zoll Podcast Studio. We talk with Don Lundy about service of the year. Video of the show will be posted soon. Featuring: Chris Montera Chris Cebollero Don Lundy EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=248 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=248#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:08:36 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=248 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=248 0 Customer Service,EMS,Leadership,Podcast This episode we discuss how to deal with frequent fliers or people that abuse our systems. How do we change it and how do we help them out? - Featuring: Chris Montera Sean Caffrey Don Lundy This episode we discuss how to deal with frequent fliers or people that abuse our systems. How do we change it and how do we help them out? Featuring: Chris Montera Sean Caffrey Don Lundy EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=240 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=240#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:51:08 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=240 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=240 0 Budget,Economy,EMS,Leadership,Podcast This episode we discuss the economy and how it is hitting the budgets of EMS Agencies for 2011. - Featuring: Chris Montera Don Lundy Sean Caffrey Chris Cebollero Gary Wingrove This episode we discuss the economy and how it is hitting the budgets of EMS Agencies for 2011. Featuring: Chris Montera Don Lundy Sean Caffrey Chris Cebollero Gary Wingrove EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=237 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=237#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:18:30 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=237 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=237 0 EMS,Health Care,Podcast,Reform,Systems This week we discuss the role of EMS in health care reform and what the future of reimbursement and practice might look like. - Featuring: Chris Montera J.B. Guiton Chris Cebollero Gary Wingrove This week we discuss the role of EMS in health care reform and what the future of reimbursement and practice might look like. Featuring: Chris Montera J.B. Guiton Chris Cebollero Gary Wingrove EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=233 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=233#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 03:59:21 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=233 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=233 0 Customer Service,EMS,Leadership,Podcast What is Customer Service? Who is the customer? How can you change the culture in your organization to give us customer service? What makes for good customer service and who is your customer as a Leader? - Featuring: - Chris Montera Don Lundy J.B. What is Customer Service? Who is the customer? How can you change the culture in your organization to give us customer service? What makes for good customer service and who is your customer as a Leader? Featuring: Chris Montera Don Lundy J.B. Guiton Chris Cebollero Anne Clouatre EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=228 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=228#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 05:52:23 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=228 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=228 0 EMS,Leadership,Podcast This week we discuss the American Ambulance Association Stars of Life and the NAEMT EMS Day on the Hill. We also meet some new leaders on the podcast. - Featuring: Chris Montera Don Lundy Nick Boukas Gary Wingrove This week we discuss the American Ambulance Association Stars of Life and the NAEMT EMS Day on the Hill. We also meet some new leaders on the podcast. Featuring: Chris Montera Don Lundy Nick Boukas Gary Wingrove EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=224 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=224#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:49:24 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=224 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=224 0 EMS,Leadership,Podcast,Systems This week Skip and I talk about the time crunch that Leadership is. How much is too much? When is should you stop doing things? How do you delegate. We would really appreciate your feedback on this episode. - Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood This week Skip and I talk about the time crunch that Leadership is. How much is too much? When is should you stop doing things? How do you delegate. We would really appreciate your feedback on this episode. Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=222 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=222#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:01:58 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=222 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=222 2 EMS,Leadership,Podcast,Systems This week we talk with Mic Gunderson about the National Fire Academy EMS Leader Course.  Pardon my cough.  I was not feeling great and forgot to mute my microphone. - Featuring: Chris Montera Mic Gunderson This week we talk with Mic Gunderson about the National Fire Academy EMS Leader Course.  Pardon my cough.  I was not feeling great and forgot to mute my microphone. Featuring: Chris Montera Mic Gunderson EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=203 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=203#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:56:56 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=203 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=203 1 This episode we talk with Daniel Patterson about his role at the University of Pittsburg and the research they are embarking on in EMS. - Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Reinert Sean Caffrey Daniel Patterson This episode we talk with Daniel Patterson about his role at the University of Pittsburg and the research they are embarking on in EMS. Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Reinert Sean Caffrey Daniel Patterson EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=192 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=192#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:03:44 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=192 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=192 0 EMS,Leadership,Podcast This week we discuss nothing in particular as we come back from Hiatus. This season of EMS Leadership is going to be great. We introduce our new Management book club. Please start reading Good to Great by Jim Collins This week we discuss nothing in particular as we come back from Hiatus. This season of EMS Leadership is going to be great. We introduce our new Management book club. Please start reading Good to Great by Jim Collins Also learn why Aarron and Skip are throwing down! Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Gary Wingrove Aarron Reinert Nick Nudell Kyle David Bates EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=190 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=190#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:31:48 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=190 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=190 0 This week we discuss the EMS Expo, NEMSMA, and systems coming together in New Hampshire. - Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood This week we discuss the EMS Expo, NEMSMA, and systems coming together in New Hampshire. Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 40:02 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=187 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=187#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:00:38 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=187 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=187 0 Leadership,Podcast,Systems This week we bring you an episode we recorded from EMS Expo with Skip Kirkwood and Carissa O'Brien on EMS System Development. This is a fun show since it was live in front of an audience. - Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Carissa O'Brien This week we bring you an episode we recorded from EMS Expo with Skip Kirkwood and Carissa O'Brien on EMS System Development. This is a fun show since it was live in front of an audience. Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Carissa O'Brien EMS Leadership no 26:18 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=181 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=181#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:42:07 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=181 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=181 0 This week we start a series on Six Sigma and how you can incorporate it into an EMS agency of any size and how it will help you in the long run. - Topics include: - The quality police model - how the traditional chart review model for improving EMS c... This week we start a series on Six Sigma and how you can incorporate it into an EMS agency of any size and how it will help you in the long run. Topics include: - The quality police model - how the traditional chart review model for improving EMS care come to be; and why it is fundamentally flawed - The industrial quality model - how does it differ from the healthcare/EMS quality police model - Six Sigma - how does it differ from the industrial quality model - How should an organization go about implementing Six Sigma? - Where to get training and more information Six Sigma for Dummies General website - www.onlineips.com/publicsafety For our classes - www.onlineips.com/publicsafety/classes For the ZOLL-IPS webinars - http://www.onlineips.com/publicsafety/classes/zollipswebinars.html, Business Schools or Engineering Schools at University level Mathematical: 3.4 errors or less out of 1 million opportunities Practical: Philosophy and approach on how to make processes work better Featuring: Chris Montera Mic Gunderson EMS Leadership no 41:50 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=178 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=178#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:13:28 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=178 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=178 0 This week we talk about how to lobby and how to get started talking to the people that make decisions. It is a way for us to get our voices heard at a local, state and national level. Aarron's Six Sigma thingy that got him banned on flights - This week we talk about how to lobby and how to get started talking to the people that make decisions. It is a way for us to get our voices heard at a local, state and national level. Aarron's Six Sigma thingy that got him banned on flights Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Reinert Greg Friese Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 37:38 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=176 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=176#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:37:31 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=176 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=176 0 This week we continue our discussions on hiring and talk about the differences in Generations. - Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Rienert Skip Kirkwood This week we continue our discussions on hiring and talk about the differences in Generations. Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Rienert Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 45:34 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=170 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=170#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:37:57 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=170 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=170 0 This week we continue a discussion from EMS Garage about Drug Testing and how to do it. What are some of the important things to remember when hiring or you suspect drug abuse by an employee? - Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood This week we continue a discussion from EMS Garage about Drug Testing and how to do it. What are some of the important things to remember when hiring or you suspect drug abuse by an employee? Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 42:36 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=168 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=168#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:54:07 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=168 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=168 2 This week we have a great cast of industry experts to talk about Hiring the Right Candidate and the Interview process. This is part 2 of our series. Where else are you going to get free advice you can trust? This week we have a great cast of industry experts to talk about Hiring the Right Candidate and the Interview process. This is part 2 of our series. Where else are you going to get free advice you can trust? Steve and Roberta hit a home run with this episode. Featuring: Chris Montera Steve Wirth, Esq PWW, LLC Roberta Jackson NAVNYC.com Aarron Reinert Gary Wingrove EMS Leadership no 47:28 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=162 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=162#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:01:56 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=162 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=162 0 This week we start a multipart series on Hiring the right people in EMS. This week we talk about what to look for and the type of questions to ask. - Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Reinert Nick Nudell Greg Friese This week we start a multipart series on Hiring the right people in EMS. This week we talk about what to look for and the type of questions to ask. Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Reinert Nick Nudell Greg Friese EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=160 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=160#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:09:31 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=160 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=160 0 This week we discuss Skip's favorite topic. Is EMS Public Safety, Public Health or something else. You be the judge. - Featuring: Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood Buck Feris This week we discuss Skip's favorite topic. Is EMS Public Safety, Public Health or something else. You be the judge. Featuring: Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood Buck Feris EMS Leadership no 45:03 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=156 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=156#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:07:52 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=156 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=156 0 This week on the EMS Leadership I talk with Skip Kirkwood about the National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA) - Join the NEMSMA Listserve Free Join NEMSMA - We delve into what is missing in EMS Leadership and how NEMSMA can make that happen. - This week on the EMS Leadership I talk with Skip Kirkwood about the National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA) Join the NEMSMA Listserve Free Join NEMSMA We delve into what is missing in EMS Leadership and how NEMSMA can make that happen. Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 46:02 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=150 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=150#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:48:45 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=150 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=150 0 This week we discuss the book "People Care" with Mr. Thom Dick. I so respect Thom for his gentle and great way of speaking and delivering the message. - Featuring: Chris Montera Thom Dick Gary Wingrove John Bignell This week we discuss the book "People Care" with Mr. Thom Dick. I so respect Thom for his gentle and great way of speaking and delivering the message. Featuring: Chris Montera Thom Dick Gary Wingrove John Bignell EMS Leadership no 49:31 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=144 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=144#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:55:27 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=144 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=144 1 This week we get the scoop and the insight from the EMS Chiefs of Canada Conference where Skip and Rob attended. We also finish the discussion from last week over what we should be called in the new alphabet soup. - Featuring: Chris Montera This week we get the scoop and the insight from the EMS Chiefs of Canada Conference where Skip and Rob attended. We also finish the discussion from last week over what we should be called in the new alphabet soup. Featuring: Chris Montera Rob Theriault Skip Kirkwood Buck Feris EMS Leadership no 46:57 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=78 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=78#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:53:03 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=78 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=78 0 This week we discuss the new national scope of practice and how we are changing the EMT - B, EMT - I and EMT - P to EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic. We discuss how the model is the floor not the ceiling. We should all be called Paramedic. - Featuring: This week we discuss the new national scope of practice and how we are changing the EMT - B, EMT - I and EMT - P to EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic. We discuss how the model is the floor not the ceiling. We should all be called Paramedic. Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Thom Dick Buck Feris Pat Songer Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=76 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=76#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:50:48 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=76 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=76 1 This week we discuss what makes a leader. What does it really take? What qualities should we look for? What is the ideal person? This week we also diverge from the normal format and have people that aren't leaders in EMS talk about leadership quali... This week we discuss what makes a leader. What does it really take? What qualities should we look for? What is the ideal person? This week we also diverge from the normal format and have people that aren't leaders in EMS talk about leadership qualities. Featuring: Chris Montera Buck Feris Nick Nudell Fergis McLiegh EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=74 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=74#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 13:01:30 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=74 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=74 0 This week we finish our brief series on CQI and it quickly evolves into a case for more than just looking at outcome data but looking at the entire organization. We really find out by the end that it is Customer Service that we should be measuring. - This week we finish our brief series on CQI and it quickly evolves into a case for more than just looking at outcome data but looking at the entire organization. We really find out by the end that it is Customer Service that we should be measuring. Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Brendan Kearney EMS Leadership no 46:50 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=72 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=72#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 17:35:48 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=72 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=72 0 This week we discuss Quality in EMS and what describes quality. Is it CQI QA? what is it? - Featuring: Chris Montera Brendan Kearney Skip Kirkwood Buck Feris Will Dunn Gary Wingrove Aarron Reinert This week we discuss Quality in EMS and what describes quality. Is it CQI QA? what is it? Featuring: Chris Montera Brendan Kearney Skip Kirkwood Buck Feris Will Dunn Gary Wingrove Aarron Reinert EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=70 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=70#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 13:49:56 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=70 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=70 0 This week we try to get hate mail for Aarron.  (don't tell him) We also talk about what it will take to get the wages up for EMS and what services are paying.  Perhaps pay issues are regional? - Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood This week we try to get hate mail for Aarron.  (don't tell him) We also talk about what it will take to get the wages up for EMS and what services are paying.  Perhaps pay issues are regional? Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 49:35 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=66 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=66#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:59:46 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=66 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=66 0 This week we discuss EMS Pay scales. Are you over paid? Are you underpaid? How do we as an industry resolve our issues of pay and getting away from mediocrity. Unions? Better Education? Respect? - Pay Scale - Paramedic Pay Scale - This week we discuss EMS Pay scales. Are you over paid? Are you underpaid? How do we as an industry resolve our issues of pay and getting away from mediocrity. Unions? Better Education? Respect? Pay Scale Paramedic Pay Scale JEMS 2008 Salary Survey Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Buck Feris Aarron Reinert Gary Wingrove EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=64 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=64#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:04:44 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=64 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=64 0 This week we explore the concept of where do we treat the patient. Is it in the house or in our ambulance?  What is best for the patient? - Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Reinert Skip Kirkwood Gary Wingrove Rob Theriault This week we explore the concept of where do we treat the patient. Is it in the house or in our ambulance?  What is best for the patient? Featuring: Chris Montera Aarron Reinert Skip Kirkwood Gary Wingrove Rob Theriault EMS Leadership no 54:10 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=61 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=61#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:58:58 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=61 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=61 0 This week we talk about the legality of creating a fitness program, is there a liability having equipment?  We talk about creating a fitness program and found out how they do it down under. - Featuring: Chris Montera Lyn Pearson Skip Kirkwood This week we talk about the legality of creating a fitness program, is there a liability having equipment?  We talk about creating a fitness program and found out how they do it down under. Featuring: Chris Montera Lyn Pearson Skip Kirkwood Gary Wingrove Greg Friese Aarron Reinert EMS Leadership no 45:46 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=58 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=58#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:44:07 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=58 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=58 1 This week we focus on fitness in your agency and talk about best practices. We also discuss hiring and physical agility tests. Fitness is written into our National Occupational Cmpetency Profiles - see the Health and Safety section at the following... This week we focus on fitness in your agency and talk about best practices. We also discuss hiring and physical agility tests. Fitness is written into our National Occupational Cmpetency Profiles - see the Health and Safety section at the following link: http://www.paramedic.ca/Content.aspx?ContentID=4&ContentTypeID=2 http://www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/PARA/outline/ Featuring: Chris Montera Rob Theriault Skip Kirkwood Greg Friese Gary Wingrove EMS Leadership no 57:43 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=55 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=55#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:48:47 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=55 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=55 1 This week we feature putting the safety culture together and creating an organization that can do it.  We get off topic as usual but I am sure you will enjoy it.  Please send us your comments or emails as we love to hear them. - Featuring: This week we feature putting the safety culture together and creating an organization that can do it.  We get off topic as usual but I am sure you will enjoy it.  Please send us your comments or emails as we love to hear them. Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Gary Wingrove Nick Nudell Aarron Reinert EMS Leadership no 41:30 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=49 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=49#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:35:19 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=49 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=49 0 This week we debate what is a safety culture.  Is it safety, excellence what is it?  Dr. Wesley thinks it is about things we don't do to people and self reporting.  Participate and you help us to design the Safety Culture. - Featuring: Chris Montera This week we debate what is a safety culture.  Is it safety, excellence what is it?  Dr. Wesley thinks it is about things we don't do to people and self reporting.  Participate and you help us to design the Safety Culture. Featuring: Chris Montera Dr. Keith Wesley Ben Dengerink Aarron Reinert EMS Leadership no 46:57 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=46 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=46#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:38:35 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=46 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=46 0 This week we veer away from the Safety topic for one week and discuss EMS Leadership items that I hope challenge and inspire you.  I know at the end I was thinking, why can't I do some of the things we talk about. This week we veer away from the Safety topic for one week and discuss EMS Leadership items that I hope challenge and inspire you.  I know at the end I was thinking, why can't I do some of the things we talk about.  While the content is light but the substance is heavy. Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 1:00:13 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=42 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=42#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:54:04 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=42 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=42 1 This episode lays the ground work for how we create a culture of safety in EMS and will allow us to talk about safety in depth in coming weeks.  We would like your input on what you are doing at your service.  Is education the issue?  People? Management? This episode lays the ground work for how we create a culture of safety in EMS and will allow us to talk about safety in depth in coming weeks.  We would like your input on what you are doing at your service.  Is education the issue?  People? Management? Contact us: 206-339-6562 or via email emsleadership@gmail.com Featuring: Chris Montera Chris Dick Dr. Keith Wesley Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=36 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=36#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:21:30 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=36 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=36 0 This week we have a full podcast to discuss Employee Pay for Performance.  It gets a little heated but you decide what you need for your organization. - JEMS.com Article - avpf-employee-pay-for-performance-matrix - Featuring: Chris Montera This week we have a full podcast to discuss Employee Pay for Performance.  It gets a little heated but you decide what you need for your organization. JEMS.com Article avpf-employee-pay-for-performance-matrix Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Matt Solomon Aarron Reinert Skip Kirkwood Dr. Keith Wesley Christopher Dick Dr. Dave Ross EMS Leadership no 52:18 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=30 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=30#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:40:48 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=30 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=30 1 This week on the EMS Leadership Podcast we find out why EMS personnel are zombies and doing EMS shift work is like being chronically depressed. - Want to participate in the research?  Click here to contact Dr. Patterson - Featuring: Chris Montera This week on the EMS Leadership Podcast we find out why EMS personnel are zombies and doing EMS shift work is like being chronically depressed. Want to participate in the research?  Click here to contact Dr. Patterson Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Dr. Daniel Patterson Ben Dengerink EMS Leadership no 41:41 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=26 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=26#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:58:10 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=26 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=26 0 This week on EMS Leadership we talk about EMS Scheduling, how we do it and we talk with a company that just might have it figured out.  This is more about the technical side of scheduling.  Next week we are going to talk about shifts in EMS. - This week on EMS Leadership we talk about EMS Scheduling, how we do it and we talk with a company that just might have it figured out.  This is more about the technical side of scheduling.  Next week we are going to talk about shifts in EMS. ABS Scheduling Telestaff CYA EMS Manager First On-Scene Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Aarron Reinert Gary Wingrove Cathy Etter Dave Feyereisen - EMS Manager EMS Leadership no 40:43 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=20 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=20#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:10:24 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=20 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=20 0 This week is our final podcast on EMS Data.  Skip has great ideas and reports that he uses. Listen to this cast to hear his data reports. - NEDARC - Just Plain Data Demetri Martin Stand Up Presentation from Demetri Martin Featuring: This week is our final podcast on EMS Data.  Skip has great ideas and reports that he uses. Listen to this cast to hear his data reports. NEDARC Just Plain Data Demetri Martin Stand Up Presentation from Demetri Martin Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Nick Nudell Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 49:34 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=15 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=15#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:31:36 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=15 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=15 0 This week we talk about Data part 2 and how we motivate our staff to collect data and collect good data.  Will data put Paramedics out of business? Nick is working on a Heart Attack Detector?  (Cool!)  Chris is off his rocker Paramedic a four year degr... This week we talk about Data part 2 and how we motivate our staff to collect data and collect good data.  Will data put Paramedics out of business? Nick is working on a Heart Attack Detector?  (Cool!)  Chris is off his rocker Paramedic a four year degree? Look out this one is heated. www.timi.org www.nemsis.org Featuring: Chris Montera Skip Kirkwood Nick Nudell Gary Wingrove Aaron Reinert EMS Leadership no 44:39 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=10 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=10#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:06:28 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=10 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=10 0 This week we begin a multiple week discussion about data and how we can use it in EMS.  It is important to remember the data drives everything in an organization. - Featuring: Chris Montera Cathy Etter Aarron Reinert This week we begin a multiple week discussion about data and how we can use it in EMS.  It is important to remember the data drives everything in an organization. Featuring: Chris Montera Cathy Etter Aarron Reinert EMS Leadership no http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=8 http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=8#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:18:09 +0000 admin http://www.emsleadership.com/?p=8 http://www.emsleadership.com/?feed=rss2&p=8 0 This is our first episode where we feature top EMS Leaders talking about Leadership and Management topics weekly.  We hope that some of the suggestions help you.  This week we discuss communication in the organization and how we can effectively talk am... This is our first episode where we feature top EMS Leaders talking about Leadership and Management topics weekly.  We hope that some of the suggestions help you.  This week we discuss communication in the organization and how we can effectively talk among the ranks. Products featured on the Podcast: Adobe Connect EMS Manager Scheduling Software Featuring: Chris Montera Cathy Etter Ben Dengerink Aarron Reinert Skip Kirkwood EMS Leadership no 49:08