EMS Office Hours

This week we are joined by Ellayne S.  Ganzfried, M.S., CCC-SLP who is a speech-language pathologist and the Executive Director of the National Aphasia Association and long time subscriber to EMSSEO.com Avi Golden who will share his story about how aphasia has affected him. Many health professionals have heard of aphasia but often don’t have a good understanding of the disorder and how to communicate with a person with aphasia. EMTs and other health professionals are in fact more likely to encounter a person with aphasia than someone with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. Unfortunately, because few health professionals are specifically trained to deal with people with aphasia, they may mistake the aphasia for mental illness, mental retardation, or other conditions. Misunderstandings may arise and efforts to help people with aphasia may be useless – or dangerous. The goal of this epsisode is to provide comprehensive information about aphasia along with practical communicative and intervention strategies. Join us live via chat room or call in with your questions Toll free ==== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. If you or your agency is looking for an easy to use and innovative EMS employee scheduling and management software, sign up to get access to a free customizable trial by going to http://emsmanager.net  

Do you have a passion for EMS? Seek out training, surround yourself with like minded professionals. Do you read the blogs, the articles the websites? More importantly do you show the passion in your work, with your patients and coworkers?  For some EMS becomes just a job, a place for a paycheck, a pit stop on the way to other careers. This can be frustrating for those who have a passion to see. Then once in awhile you see or hear a story and it makes you realize that most of us in EMS are truly passionate. Whether paid or volunteer it takes a certain someone to be an EMS professional. Join us as we discuss just who that someone is. It may just be you.  ==== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Sign up for a free trial of their innovative employee scheduling software at http://emsmanager.net  

Maybe a little late but there's always time for the monthly rapid fire show. The one where we talk about just about anything and where YOU can suggest or bring your topics to the show too. Join Jim, Josh and scheduled guest David Brenner for some rapid conversations sure to fire you up. This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Claim your free trial of this easy to use employee scheduling and managment software. Go to http://emsmanager.net  

The topic of EMS providers being able to demand higher pay is often seen in various blogs, forums and facebook groups. We have even discussed it here on the show several times and points of view about education, training, nursng etc have all come up. But what is that sweet spot? What is the "number' that would be fair based on our training and education? Do you have one in your head that you think is fair? Fueled by the recent JEMS report, this is lining up to be a great episode. Join us for this episode as we discuss pay in EMS, getting more of it and what should be the starting or end point in EMS salary ranges. ====== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Get a free trial of this powerful EMS employee scheduling software at http://emsmanager.net ====== JEMS article can be seen at http://www.jems.com/article/surveys/2013-jems-salary-workplace-survey

Last week we talked about EMS being a hobby. This week we steer the conversation a little bit and discuss the sharing of responsibilities. EMTs doing ALS, firefighters doing EMS and now even law enforcement giving drugs that traditionally only advanced level EMS providers could give. Do these types of skill set cross overs help EMS as a profession or do they further the perception that ANYONE can do our job at minimal cost. Join us with your thoughts. This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Be sure to sign up for a free trial of their software at http://emsmanager.net  

This week we talk about the part time EMS provider. The volunteer, the person who uses EMS as a part time income or because they enjoy the rush, the change from a desk job. Does this type of workforce help or hurt us as a profession? How does this demographic in EMS effect the supply and demand for employers?How does this all translate to those of us who depend on EMS for our livelihood? Join us for this discussion and bring your experiences and opinions. This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. They have an easy to use and innovative employee management and scheduling software that you can get a customized free trial of by going to http://emsmanager.net and signing up today.  

Since Jim and Josh had some scheduling issues they recorded this episode to give listeners some food for thought. October is lining up to be a great month with topics like EMS pay, The EMS hobbyist and more.     Listeners are encouraged to leave comments here, on the blog and Facebook to add their talking points to the shows and get their voices heard. Take a listen to the topics, leave some feedback and be sure to pay attention for a cool giveaway that only listeners to the show are eligible for. ====== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Sign up for a free trial of their easy to employee management software at http://emsmanager.net    

This week we discuss post traumatic stress disorder in EMS. How do we deal with it, how does it effect us and our performance in the field? Join us for this dicussion along with other topics of interest. ======== This podcast is sponsored by EMS Manager. You can get a free trial of thier innovative EMS scheduling software at http://emsmanager.net Sign up today.

Jims favorite episode is here. The monthly Rapid Fire show. Anything goes as always but there will be some 9/11 discussion this week as well. Bring your EMS stories, comments and opinions. ==== We are sponsored by EMS Manager. An innovative and easy to use EMS employee scheduling software. You can get a free trial over at http://emsmanager.net  

Do you see EMS as a career? A profession worthy of education and dedication at the individual level?  Or do you view it as a stepping stone.  Recently there been some discussion on two real sections of EMS. The ambulance drivers and the paramedics. Join us for our take on this along with more discussion on everything EMS.  == EMS Office Hours is sponsire by EMS Manager. Sign up for a free trial of this powerful time and money saving employee sheduling software here http://emsmanager.net  

We are back live after a two week break and will bring some real and unreal EMS headlines and answer a few complex questions sent in by listeners. This is set to be a great show, listen in, chat live or call in toll free. ==== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Sign up today for a customized free trial of their employee scheduling and managment software. http://emsmanager.net  

No live show today but I do have a special treat. I have compiled a few segments of the popular podcasts from the ProMed Network. Take a listen and be sure to check out the full length shows. ====== We are proudly sponsored by EMS Manager. Go and sign up for a free trial at http://emsmanager.net  

Get ready for another great rapid fire episode where we talk about recent EMS news, gossip and more. Join us and bring your topic along for the ride. =================== Sponsored by EMS Manager. Sign up for a free trial of this innovative EMS employee scheduling software. http://emsmanager.net  

You may have seen many times how EMS has an identity crisis. If you take a step back it really is no wonder. It seems we are forever trying to come up with a name, what that name means and what anyone who holds that name can or can't do. Does it start at EMT and end with Community Paramedic? Ambulance driver or Nurse? This week we ask the question "How can we decide on a name when we can't decide on the job we want to do?" Should we be sticking with what we know before trying to look at other things that may be mucking up the gears? Join us for this episode and share what you think EMS should really be. ====== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Celebrate their latest milestone of 1000 customers by signing up for your very own free trial of their EMS employee management software by visiting http://emsmanager.net today.  

Where do you put yourself working in EMS? I think it can come down to three key self titles. Provider - the person that does the job, does it well and looks for that paycheck, the job security. Professional - still does a great a job, expects the paycheck but also goes above the basics. Seeks out training, knowledge and interaction with other EMS folks. Evangelist - This may be you too. Beating the drum of all that is EMS. Absorbing as much education as you can, taking part in out of work activities. Spreading the good word of EMS where ever you go. So where do you fit in? Maybe you are a little of all three. Join us as we discuss this topic and bring your drum. ========= EMS Office Hours is sponsored by EMS Manager. Sign up for a free trial of their employee scheduling and management software here - http://emsmanager.net