Recent content by FredG

You can also reseatch existing responder mental health programs. One that comes to mind is ResponderStrong. They are pushing out a peer support program and may be able to point you in the right direction.

Actually, the newest Power Pro 2 cots have wifi connectivity. The Stryker rep was trying to explain why the 2 and so much more than the XTs and started to tell me about the wifi on the new models "to track performance". I looked at the phone and said the only performance I need to track is...

I understand the potential benefits of nurse triage at dispatch and the possibility of alternative destinations, but there should be a cap on response times under this program as well, especially since the patient called 911 several more times. As far as AMR leaving after no-contact at the...

I know my state has specific policies on how to deal with a potential EMT student who has any criminal conviction before they can take a state certification exam. I have been involved in this process from an agency leadership side of the fence and have been asked to submit letters to support the...

NYS has passed new regulations that go into effect later this year that include anti-theft requirements (other than ignition key or fob) for ambulances and fly cars. So, at least one state is starting to require this.

Here's a POV from the EMS officer's Union leader supporting this choice: https://www.ems1.com/fdny/ems-experience-matters-in-appointment-of-new-fdny-commissioner-union-vp-says?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EMS1-Daily-12-31-25&utm_term=EMS1%20Daily Unfortunately, the actual...

She has 31 years experience in EMS, is a Paramedic and CIC, and was the Chief of EMS during the COVID lockdowns. So, she knows what it takes to run EMS and coordinate with the fire supression side of the agency. For a position that is mostly administrative, that is much more experience than...

I think this is a potential game changer for rural and frontier areas and I hope this pilot program in Kern County is successful. The key is the transmission to the 3 hospitals for determination. Long term, I would like to see studies that show the quality of the AI interpretation and, if they...

I agree with the keeping the IFT money internal, but it also gives the hospital system more control over patient flow across facilities and managed discharges. The faster they can turn over a bed, the more money they can make. Ultimately, even if EMS is not profitable, it can increase profits in...

If the system requires the provider to write the basic narrative and the AI is acting as a check, then we are not relying on the AI to generate the initial writing. Think of it as a check against spelling, grammar, and now protocols. Evern if it's a prompt to say you did X, but not Y - can you...

Thinking about AI in charting a bit more, I'd like to see AI being used in a different way. Have AI check your narrative against protocols to ensure you didn't miss something or put it out of order. Let is be a tool rather than trying to shoehorn the AI into replacing human input.

When it comes to charting, AI can only write what it knows. If all you do is enter vitals and click checkboxes, that's what it "knows". The whole idea behind having a summary in the chart is to fill in the spaces around the checkboxes. That has to be done by the provider, not offloaded to an AI...

I just took the ResponderStrong train the trainer. It's a good basic curriculum for all first responders. The class that can be taught is 3.5 hours and is broken down broadly towards suicide awareness, Stress Management, and Resiliency Skills. The Train the Trainer is 8 hours. I would definitely...

I have to say that I have been playing with the recent round of generative AI tools and I am impressed. I don't think they will ever replace medical providers, but they can definitely augment services. The deep thinking version of Google gemini is impressive. I gave it a simple 2 sentence...

LMAO. Probably next to my car keys that I keep losing as I get older.