Dr. Richard Clinchy and Todd talk about Jack Stout, his impact on EMS systems and the academic research he conducted into how pre-hospital care is delivered, and hear about Todd's journey in EMS and what led him to form FirstWatch, one of the largest EMS tech companies in North America. To support the digitization of the Stout Collection at the National EMS Museum, please donate at emsmuseum.org/support
JEMS article – While offload delays aren’t a new hurdle for EMS, they have become increasingly challenging as COVID-19 cases rise. Hospitals at full capacity have led to ambulances waiting longer—in some cases for several hours—to complete patient handoffs. These delays and subsequent diversions can have a negative impact on patient care and limit the availability of emergency resources. In response, some EMS systems are implementing new processes and technology to combat the extended wait times.
EMS1 article by Mike Taigman – More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
EMS1 article by Mike Taigman – A framework to quality improvement initiatives to solve your safety challenges
Catch our own Mike Taigman chatting to Rob Lawrence. Mike discusses his 5-step wellness checkup, how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including his own journey into meditation.
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress.
EMS1 - On Thursday, October 1, FirstWatch is launching Conversations that Matter, a series of virtual roundtable discussions featuring leaders talking about some of the most important issues facing our professions. FirstWatch Improvement Guide Mike Taigman will facilitate, engaging the expert guest speakers and audience in dialogue to encourage information sharing and collaboration to help tackle tough problems.
JEMS - On Thursday, October 1, FirstWatch is launching Conversations that Matter, a series of virtual roundtable discussions featuring leaders talking about some of the most important issues facing our professions. FirstWatch Improvement Guide Mike Taigman will facilitate, engaging the expert guest speakers and audience in dialogue to encourage information sharing and collaboration to help tackle tough problems.
EMS World - FirstWatch will launch a series of virtual roundtable discussions, open to the public, that focus on ways to use data and QI processes to improve people's health, the company announced.
The technology company will support the NEMSQA's efforts to develop, test and validate quality measures for EMS.
FirstWatch, a technology and quality improvement company that supports public safety and healthcare organizations, has joined forces with the National EMS Quality Alliance to support its efforts to develop, test and validate quality measures for emergency medical services.
FirstWatch, a technology and quality improvement company that supports public safety and healthcare organizations, has joined forces with the National EMS Quality Alliance to support its efforts to develop, test and validate quality measures for emergency medical services.
The objective of this research is to describe the frequency and nature of 911 calls that result in potentially life-saving interventions (PLSI) during the call. Jeffrey L. Jarvis, Vaughn Hamilton, Mike Taigman, & Lawrence H Brown
JEMS Editor Emeritus A.J. Heightman talks with EMS visionary, researcher and educator extraordinaire Mike Taigman about living with stress and stress management in EMS, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
EMS1 article by Mike Taigman - 5 ways for fire and EMS professionals to support our colleagues in public health as they battle COVID-19
EMS1 article by Jay Arthur, Scott Dorsey, and Mike Taigman - Tracking COVID-19 cases, PPE supply and ambulance turnaround times to inform EMS response
Understand causes and learn techniques to manage stress for on the job or at home.
Mike Taigman and Sascha Liebowitz are interviewed by Steven Cohen on this Medic2Medic Podcast.
Get more details on Mike Taigman's new book Super Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19.
As a popular educator and author for several decades, Mike has focused on helping folks in emergency medical services take better care of themselves so they can take better care of their patients and communities. In this podcast, Mike shares strategies and discusses his new book Super Charge Your Stress Management in the Age of COVID-19.
