Changing Jobs Isn’t Always An Option | Toxic Bosses In EMS

medicsmalefemaleThis week we had a late start and I was joined by John Broyles of 1 Union 801 to discuss what you can do when your boss is toxic. While many of us may consider a boss toxic, sometimes its just a management style that doesn’t fit our personality. Perhaps the easy answer is to switch EMS agencies, but that’s not always an option.

How do you handle a toxic work environment?


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I Don’t Need You To Point To The Patient

This EMS question live video hangout talked about pre-planning in EMS and communication amongst various emergency service agencies.

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Be Part Of The Podcast | Become Famous

EMS1The podcast is looking to get a nice radio feel like all the other big wig shows. We want you the listeners to be a part of the show. Now we know everyone doesn’t have time to call in or comment each week, but you can still be famous.

Just call and leave us a recording and we will put you on the show. Nothing fancy, just a simple one or two line recording. You can even follow the script below.

“This is Paramedic/EMT  INSERT YOUR NAME  from INSERT CITY STATE and/or AGENCY and you are listening to EMS Office Hours.”

Any variation on the above is OK, just try and get your name and certification level included. If you have a blog or website say that instead of the City/State.

You can even leave a few versions and we will edit them to fit nicely in an upcoming show.

Just call this number  (518) 291-9401  from any phone or use the button below to leave it via your computer.

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When Online Paramedic Training Works

!cid_8D2A46EE-0C88-4D52-8C08-D2E15E23885CBecoming a paramedic can be done via college or technical schools and can range from 6 months to two years. But what about those courses that offer paramedic training online? Can this be a viable option? While not the optimal path to becoming a paramedic, there is one situation where this distance learning can be beneficial.

Josh couldn’t be with us this week but listen in as Jim and special guest Evan Feuer from Medic Training International as they discuss how to create paramedics overseas using US based training and standards.


Thanks to EMS Manager for sponsoring the show. To get your customized free trial of their innovative EMS employee management and scheduling software click here.

Visit Medic Training International and Crowder College for more details on these accelerated and hybrid paramedic programs

Be sure to visit John Broyles on his podcast this Saturday by clicking here and check out Josh and his one of kind EMS oxygen wrench by clicking here.

Join Jim on FaceBook here and get the 12 lead pocket card here.

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EMS Drug Administration Routes

There are various routes paramedics and EMS providers can give drugs in the field. It’s important to remember what is available to you as an EMS professional and what your local EMS protocols allow. We know the whole “Right medication, right dose, right patient, right time, and right route”…. Right?

 

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EMS MCI Preparation

EMS After a short break for Memorial Day, Josh and Jim are back to discuss a topic that in the past may not have been at the forefront of our EMS list.

Discussing the recent JEMS issue and EMS preparedness, we talk about how it can pay off and why more than ever preparation can be the key to patient survival and provider safety. Guest caller Walter Dusseldorp of the Hudson Valley Paramedic Association made this a very interesting episode.

Thanks to EMS Manager for sponsoring the show. To get your customized free trial of their innovative EMS employee management and scheduling software click here.

See the JEMS articles mentioned here.

Be sure to visit John Broyles on his podcast this Saturday by clicking here and check out Josh and his one of kind EMS oxygen wrench by clicking here.

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Check out the MCI Response webinar here.

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Pediatric Respiratory Distress | EMS Patient Assessment

EMS assessment of the pediatric patient in respiratory distress or failure. Key differences and tips for your pediatric respiratory distress patient assessment.



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Is Your EMS Agency Up With The Times?

It sometimes is amazing that with all the web apps, social media and general interweb goings on, that so many things in EMS are still being done in such an antiquated way. I still see many EMS agencies clinging to the paper ambulance call reports and resisting the electronic PCR’s till the bitter end.

I wonder if its due to why so many other things in EMS stay the same “Because it’s always been done that way”.
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The funny thing is that if you look at agencies that have moved to computer based charting, GPS in the ambulances, electronic vehicle checking and inventory tracking. You will find that most agencies will say they have better productivity, increased revenue and budget savings.

Take a program like EMS Manager from Aladtec. A key component of this software is its web based and 24/7 access by agency management and employees. This feature allows for EMS employee scheduling and management via any smart phone or any computer with internet access. Giving a consistent up to date schedule for anyone who has access to the system so they can swap, pick up or request days off at anytime.

Since EMS Manger has been sponsoring EMS Office Hours, I have looked into the software and what it does more and more. One thing I have seen beyond the internet access to the software and the ability of employees or management to make changes like I mentioned above, is the repeated cost and time savings applauded by users of the software.

Statements about saving 20 or more hours per month, whole full time employee salaries and the ease of use of the software is a persistent theme when looking at feedback from current users of the software.

I think it’s ease of use and the free training for using the software truly makes it a no brainer for any agency looking to take advantage of the current technology and go to a software based employee scheduling program.

Listen, we can all stick with the excel programs and push more unneeded paper and pencil. Sure these have served us in the past. But when the proof is there and your agency could save hours and money why not do what is better? Whether it is GPS monitoring for better dispatch, E-pcrs for improved documentation and reimbursement or a program like EMS Manager, implementing one or all can have a positive outcome for your agency and it’s employees.

I don’t know about the GPS or electronic charting but I do know you can get a free trial of the EMS Manager software and try out all the features. If your agency is thinking about embracing the available technology and perhaps saving valuable man hours and getting more out of their budgets, send them over to Aladtec EMS Manager for the customized free trial.

 

 

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EMS Week 2013 | Making It More Than A Slogan

ambulance1MMOne Mission One Team. Can this be possible? If you have listened to the show you know we really seem far from one of anything. But perhaps we are closer or can get closer than we think possible.

Join us with your EMS week plans and how you define this years slogan.



This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Now is a great time to sign up for a free trial of this EMS employee management software. Click here to get started.

Thanks to Josh for joining me as always and be sure to visit WANTYNU.com and save 15% on your purchase there by using coupon code “ems2013″

Great help by John Broyles and Tena in the chat room as well.

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Too Much Oxygen, Too Many Backboards

Study5This week on the rapid fire episode Tim Noonan joined myself and Josh for a lively discussion on oxygen therapy, spinal immobilization (yeah, that old gag) and research based treatment in EMS.

Take a listen and be sure to post your comments below.



Thanks to John Broyles and others in the chat room and to EMS Manager for their continued support of the show. Be sure to share your support and visit their website to try out their innovative EMS employee scheduling software. Get your customized free trial by clicking here and be sure to them Jim from EMS Office Hours sent you.

Check out Tim at Rogue Medic

Josh over at WANTYNU.com and your humble host Jim Hoffman at EMS SEO.

Click here for the article at EMS World mention during the show

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