http://www.blogtalkradio.com/emsliveNews, information and current topics influencing Emergency Medical Services and ambulance service delivery in Wisconsin.enCopyright Samantha Hilker (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 02:45:00 GMTTue, 23 Jan 2018 15:00:00 GMTCaregivingBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/4d96bf9b-ed2f-4fbe-bf5a-14be671b1990_ems_live_high_res_final_jpg_blog_talk_radio.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emsliveNews, information and current topics influencing Emergency Medical Services and ambulance service delivery in Wisconsin.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comEMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live Podcast,Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAWEMS Live in WisconsinnoEMS Live in Wisconsin is news, information and current topics influencing Emergency Medical Services and ambulance service delivery in Wisconsin.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2018/01/23/2018-wi-ems-medical-director-update-wishin-new-use-case-for-emsCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2018/01/23/2018-wi-ems-medical-director-update-wishin-new-use-case-for-ems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2018/01/23/2018-wi-ems-medical-director-update-wishin-new-use-case-for-emsTue, 23 Jan 2018 15:00:00 GMT2018 WI EMS Medical Director Update & WISHIN New Use Case for EMSThe fist segment in this posdcast will include a discussion with Dr. Suzanne Martens, WI EMS Medical Director, who will share her initiatives and focus for 2018.  The second segment of the podcast will discuss the New Use Case for EMS with the executive team from WISHIN (Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network), allowing EMS to access FACE sheet data.   00:30:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoEMS,EMSLiveinWisconsin,PAAW,ProfessionalAmbulanceAssociationof Wisconsin,PACDr. Suzanne Martens updates us on the PAC initiatives for 2018 & WISHIN representatives promote new use case for EMS87dac514-f29c-4275-b5ec-91faba37a1e2110fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/12/12/12122017--community-ems-is-finally-law-in-wisconsinCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/12/12/12122017--community-ems-is-finally-law-in-wisconsin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/12/12/12122017--community-ems-is-finally-law-in-wisconsinTue, 12 Dec 2017 15:00:00 GMT12/12/2017 - Community EMS is finally law in WisconsinThis podcast was live on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.  Our guests included:   PAAW President Dana Sechler and Pete Carlson and Dr. Pete Tenghe, both with North Memorial Medical Center, Minneapolis. We discussed the Wisconsin Community EMS law, administrative rules that need to be written by the Wisconsin EMS Section before ambulance and healthcare providers can use these programs, funding sources, staff training considerations and more.  Minnesota has been using Community Pararmedicine programs the past five years and is credited with giving Wisconsin the framework to start from. 00:42:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live12/12/2017 - Community EMS is finally law in Wisconsin4694caef-b9aa-4f23-bcdb-e245b17f92c118fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/11/14/11142017--ems-compliance-the-importance-of-documentationCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/11/14/11142017--ems-compliance-the-importance-of-documentation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/11/14/11142017--ems-compliance-the-importance-of-documentationTue, 14 Nov 2017 15:00:00 GMT11/14/2017 - EMS Compliance: The Importance of DocumentationWhat does compliance mean in the EMS world and who says we need it?  Why is it important?  Was medical necessity met?  What is the exclusions list?  These are important questions to have answers to.  This podcast was recorded on November 14, 2017.  Our guest was EMS Consultant Dan Williams. Some important facts: In 2012, Medicare “Part B” paid $5.8 billion for ambulance transports, almost double the amount it paid in 2003.Medicare paid $24 million in the first half of 2012 for ambulance transports that did not meet certain program requirements to justify payment.Medicare paid $30 million for transports for which the beneficiaries did not receive Medicare services at the pick-up or drop-off locations, or anywhere else.00:33:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live11/14/2017 - EMS Compliance: The Importance of Documentation6249bf9e-50ae-470d-9ed4-b840044abb4415fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/11/07/11072017--ems-legislative-day-reviewCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/11/07/11072017--ems-legislative-day-review/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/11/07/11072017--ems-legislative-day-reviewTue, 07 Nov 2017 15:00:00 GMT11/07/2017 - EMS Legislative Day ReviewOn November 7th, 2017 our Podcast was dedicated to discussing the first Wisconsin EMS Legislative Day at the State Capitol, Madison.  Our guests were John Eich, Executive Director for the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health and Dana Sechler, Director/Chief Baraboo District Ambulance Service.  The event, coordinated by John, Dana and many others, was attended by over 100 EMS providers, directors and leaders from across the state.  In total, the one-day event produced meetings with 31 out of 33 state senators and 57 out of 98 state representatives.  It was a good day for EMS sharing a unified voice.    00:40:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Assocaition of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live11/07/2017 - EMS Legislative Day Reviewd9f06224-e9ca-42f5-9b50-46f4ea5cb7b913fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/10/10/101017--seeing-benefits-with-video-laryngoscope-at-sun-prairie-emsCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/10/10/101017--seeing-benefits-with-video-laryngoscope-at-sun-prairie-ems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/10/10/101017--seeing-benefits-with-video-laryngoscope-at-sun-prairie-emsTue, 10 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT10/10/17 - Seeing benefits with Video Laryngoscope at Sun Prairie EMSOn October 10, 2017, we spoke with Sun Prairie EMS regarding their use, training and experience with video laryngoscopes. What Sun Prairie EMS has learned: Continued simulation mannequin training is necessary, skill retention was lackingNeed to stress to the users of the device to use it how it was designed..Medics were not suctioning adequately prior to attempted placementEach medic needed to increase familiarity with devices, systems and airway anatomy.The overall goal was ‘mastering the normal’, which resulted in difficult airway management becoming easy and impossible airways becoming possible to manage.00:33:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live10/10/17 - Seeing benefits with Video Laryngoscope at Sun Prairie EMSb36d5860-6866-4db9-a449-7adb97bb134b12fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/10/06/100617--wisconsin-ems-day-plans-at-the-state-capitol-nov-1Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/10/06/100617--wisconsin-ems-day-plans-at-the-state-capitol-nov-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/10/06/100617--wisconsin-ems-day-plans-at-the-state-capitol-nov-1Fri, 06 Oct 2017 15:30:00 GMT10/06/17 - Wisconsin EMS Day Plans at the State Capitol Nov. 1This podcast was recorded October 6, 2017.  Our guests included John Eich, Dana Sechler and Patrick Ryan.  The program was hosted by Joe Covelli. John and Dana have been instrumental in organizing Wisconsin EMS Day at the State Capital, Madison. This is a critical time for EMS.  Volunteerism is down, levy limits and dwindling reimbursements are affecting funding to EMS, and services are struggling to keep ambulances staffed and their doors open.  Let’s talk with legislators about: Tax incentives to recruit and retain volunteersLifting levy limits for EMS servicesReducing unnecessary calls through use of Community Paramedics and Community EMT's Join us on Wednesday, November 1st, at 10 am, in Madison’s Central Library for EMS Day at the Capital. The Associations representing Wisconsin EMS are united in holding this event. The Professional Ambulance Association of WI, the Professional Fire Fighters of WI, the WI EMS Association, and the WI State Fire Chiefs Association will all be there--and we invite you to come stand alongside them.   Register now (Click here), so we know how many EMS providers are coming to participate, and can provide a box lunch for everyone.  Let’s show the legislators what EMS means to Wisconsin. 00:38:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live10/06/17 - Wisconsin EMS Day Plans at the State Capitol Nov. 14b8a60c0-1db1-4438-a921-da1175973c0911fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/09/12/09122017--help-wanted-paramedic-hiring-shortageCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/09/12/09122017--help-wanted-paramedic-hiring-shortage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/09/12/09122017--help-wanted-paramedic-hiring-shortageTue, 12 Sep 2017 14:00:00 GMT09/12/2017 - Help Wanted: Paramedic Hiring ShortageThis podcast was receorded on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Recently, Executive Director Mark Fredrickson at Gold Cross Ambulance, Menasha, raised concerns about a Paramedic and EMT hiring shortage. According to Mark, "The Paramedic and EMT shortage is bigger than what most may think.  We had waiting lists and could pick and choose the best candidates.  Now, we find ourselves with no waiting list or even applicants coming in looking for work". Mark attributes the problem to two main items.  One, the technical colleges are not producing enough resources to fill the demand and, two, we cannot effectively recruit out of state with the current reciprocity process assuring new hires a license in a timely manner.  Additionally, hospitals, clinics and some factories are recruiting Paramedics and EMTs, which further depletes the pool that all ambulance providers try and recruit from. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action.  Listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting 30 minutes. 00:33:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live09/12/2017 - Help Wanted: Paramedic Hiring Shortagehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/08/22/8222017--pulsepoint-citizen-cpr-response>www.PulsePoint.org.Having citizen responders is critical. Gold Cross serves the entire region - 1,200 square miles of portions of Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet and Waupaca counties. That's a lot of territory to cover. The more people who are able and willing to respond, the better.Although the app is free, users have to stipulate they know CPR when downloading the app, indicating that if alerted they will respond within the context of their training.The alert only goes to PulsePoint users within a 1/4 mile radius of the patient, so that's a limited group of people who understand they may be alerted, and want to offer aid. Questions discussed: 1. What is it? 2. How does it work? 3. Are strangers going to show up at my house if I call 911? 4. What about HIPAA? 5. Will I be sued if I help someone? Don't miss a beat of EMS action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin! ]]>>www.PulsePoint.org.Having citizen responders is critical. Gold Cross serves the entire region - 1,200 square miles of portions of Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet and Waupaca counties. That's a lot of territory to cover. The more people who are able and willing to respond, the better.Although the app is free, users have to stipulate they know CPR when downloading the app, indicating that if alerted they will respond within the context of their training.The alert only goes to PulsePoint users within a 1/4 mile radius of the patient, so that's a limited group of people who understand they may be alerted, and want to offer aid. Questions discussed: 1. What is it? 2. How does it work? 3. Are strangers going to show up at my house if I call 911? 4. What about HIPAA? 5. Will I be sued if I help someone? Don't miss a beat of EMS action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin! ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/08/22/8222017--pulsepoint-citizen-cpr-response/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/08/22/8222017--pulsepoint-citizen-cpr-responseTue, 22 Aug 2017 14:00:00 GMT8/22/2017 - PulsePoint Citizen CPR Response>www.PulsePoint.org.Having citizen responders is critical. Gold Cross serves the entire region - 1,200 square miles of portions of Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet and Waupaca counties. That's a lot of territory to cover. The more people who are able and willing to respond, the better.Although the app is free, users have to stipulate they know CPR when downloading the app, indicating that if alerted they will respond within the context of their training.The alert only goes to PulsePoint users within a 1/4 mile radius of the patient, so that's a limited group of people who understand they may be alerted, and want to offer aid. Questions discussed: 1. What is it? 2. How does it work? 3. Are strangers going to show up at my house if I call 911? 4. What about HIPAA? 5. Will I be sued if I help someone? Don't miss a beat of EMS action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin! ]]>This EMS Live in Wisconsin live podcast discussion was receorded August 22, 2017.  PulsePoint is a trained citizen alert smartphone app for CPR events. Our podcast guest was Samantha Hilker with Gold Cross Ambulance, Menasha, Wisconsin.  She recently introduced PulsePoint to the Fox Valley area. Talking Points: PulsePoint is currently in use in 2,400+ communities around the country, and has been operating for seven years. The experience in those communities has been extremely positive with no negative consequences. The people who respond sincerely want to help. In many situations, responders are off-duty EMS and healthcare professionals.  The PulsePoint website is >>www.PulsePoint.org.Having citizen responders is critical. Gold Cross serves the entire region - 1,200 square miles of portions of Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet and Waupaca counties. That's a lot of territory to cover. The more people who are able and willing to respond, the better.Although the app is free, users have to stipulate they know CPR when downloading the app, indicating that if alerted they will respond within the context of their training.The alert only goes to PulsePoint users within a 1/4 mile radius of the patient, so that's a limited group of people who understand they may be alerted, and want to offer aid. Questions discussed: 1. What is it? 2. How does it work? 3. Are strangers going to show up at my house if I call 911? 4. What about HIPAA? 5. Will I be sued if I help someone? Don't miss a beat of EMS action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin! 00:28:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live8/22/2017 - PulsePoint Citizen CPR Responsehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/08/08/08082017--wisconsin-ems-legislative-bills-at-the-state-capitol> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 311 relating to upgrading service levels for ambulances in rural areas.  >> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 356 relating to licensure or certificate renewal for certain emergency medical services personnel and ambulance service providers.  >> Click for Bill history. ]]>> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 311 relating to upgrading service levels for ambulances in rural areas.  >> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 356 relating to licensure or certificate renewal for certain emergency medical services personnel and ambulance service providers.  >> Click for Bill history. ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/08/08/08082017--wisconsin-ems-legislative-bills-at-the-state-capitol/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/08/08/08082017--wisconsin-ems-legislative-bills-at-the-state-capitolTue, 08 Aug 2017 14:00:00 GMT08/08/2017 - Wisconsin EMS Legislative Bills at the State Capitol> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 311 relating to upgrading service levels for ambulances in rural areas.  >> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 356 relating to licensure or certificate renewal for certain emergency medical services personnel and ambulance service providers.  >> Click for Bill history. ]]>On August 2, Dana Sechler, EMS Director at Baraboo District Ambulance and PAAW Board of Director member, testified during a public hearing before the legislative Assembly's Committee on Health at the State Capitol, Madison. The public hearing regarded the three bills noted below.  In this live podcast recorded on Tuesday, August 8, Dana offered excellent detail and perspective on each Bill. Assembly Bill 310 relating to funding for first responder and emergency medical technician training and certification and making an appropriation.  >> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 311 relating to upgrading service levels for ambulances in rural areas.  >> Click for Bill history. Assembly Bill 356 relating to licensure or certificate renewal for certain emergency medical services personnel and ambulance service providers.  >> Click for Bill history. 00:53:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,Wisconsin EMS Live,EMS Live08/08/2017 - Wisconsin EMS Legislative Bills at the State Capitolhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/06/27/06272017--ems-role-in-the-opioid-battleCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/06/27/06272017--ems-role-in-the-opioid-battle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/06/27/06272017--ems-role-in-the-opioid-battleTue, 27 Jun 2017 14:00:00 GMT06/27/2017 - EMS' role in the opioid battleThis EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was recorded on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.   Program guests from the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, included Director Christine Westrich, Dr. Colella and EMS Division Director Ken Sternig. Wisconsin is not immune from the national opioid epidemic and spike in deaths related to overdoses.  According to the Wisconsin Opioid Task Force, opioid-related overdose deaths more than tripled in Wisconsin from 194 deaths in 2003 to 622 deaths in 2014.  EMS is on the front-line in responding to these calls in both urban and rural areas of the state. 00:32:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live06/27/2017 - EMS' role in the opioid battlehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/06/13/06132017--telemedicine-perfectly-suited-for-commuity-paramedicineCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/06/13/06132017--telemedicine-perfectly-suited-for-commuity-paramedicine/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/06/13/06132017--telemedicine-perfectly-suited-for-commuity-paramedicineTue, 13 Jun 2017 14:00:00 GMT06/13/2017 - Telemedicine Perfectly Suited for Commuity ParamedicineThis podcast was recorded on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.  Our guest was Dr. Alex Sommers, CEO with Astia Health in Marathon, Wisconsin.  Dr. Sommers designed telemedicine hardware and software perfectly suited for Community Paramedicine applications for in-home, out of hospital applications.  In this webcast we learn more about his approach to patient care using the community paramedicine telemedicine model. Dr. Sommers' website is https://astiahealth.com/. Co-hosts included Patrick Ryan and Joe Covelli. 00:36:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live06/13/2017 - Telemedicine Perfectly Suited for Commuity Paramedicinehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/05/23/05232017--advancing-your-career-to-ems-manager-and-leaderCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/05/23/05232017--advancing-your-career-to-ems-manager-and-leader/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/05/23/05232017--advancing-your-career-to-ems-manager-and-leaderTue, 23 May 2017 14:00:00 GMT05/23/2017 - Advancing your career to EMS manager and leaderThis EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was recorded on Tuesday, May 23.  The topic was dedicated to advancing your career to EMS leader and manager.  Our guests included Dan Williams and Jim Singer. Both Dan and Jim recently announced their retirements from their respective EMS leader positions.  With over 70 years of combined EMS experience, they offered an excellent perspective on advancing your EMS career into a leader and manager position.  Their recommendations included working with a mentor, advancing your career, leadership and interviewing suggestions and defining company culture. Dan has over 40 years experience in EMS and recently retired from Emergency Services of Door County where he was director for over 30 years.  Dan also was State of Wisconsin EMS Section Chief, Director at MedFlight in Madison and held previous positions with Flight For Life and Paratech Ambulance, both in Milwaukee.  For fourteen years, Dan was chairman of Wisconsin's EMS Advisory Board.  He continues as conference director for Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin Conference and as an EMS consultant. Jim recently concluded a 31-year career with Flight For Life, Milwaukee.  He was hired in 1986 as a flight nurse and in 1991 was promoted to chief flight nurse.  Jim transitioned to System Transport Director in 2001, a position he held until his retirement.  Jim was responsible to purchase new aircraft, made significant upgrades to the fleet and managed a system that completed over 33,000 safe flights. The program was hosted by Chris Anderson and Joe Covelli. 00:37:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live05/23/2017 - Advancing your career to EMS manager and leaderhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/05/09/05092017--medicare-fraud-whistleblowers-and-steps-to-reduce-your-risk> Click to download Wendy's article regarding the MedStar Ambulance Medicare fraud settlement case. >> Click to download Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Chapter 10 (Ambulance Services).   ]]>> Click to download Wendy's article regarding the MedStar Ambulance Medicare fraud settlement case. >> Click to download Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Chapter 10 (Ambulance Services).   ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/05/09/05092017--medicare-fraud-whistleblowers-and-steps-to-reduce-your-risk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/05/09/05092017--medicare-fraud-whistleblowers-and-steps-to-reduce-your-riskTue, 09 May 2017 14:00:00 GMT05/09/2017 - Medicare Fraud, Whistleblowers and Steps to Reduce Your Risk> Click to download Wendy's article regarding the MedStar Ambulance Medicare fraud settlement case. >> Click to download Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Chapter 10 (Ambulance Services).   ]]>This podcast episode was recorded on May 9 and was dedicated to discussing Medicare Fraud, whistleblower protection and steps to reduce your False Claims Act risk.  Recently, Madison attorney Wendy Arends with Godfrey & Kahn authored an article involving a $12.7 million settlement in a whistleblower Medicare fraud case against MedStar Ambulance in Massachusetts. The former billing manager was the whistleblower in this case and reported the wrongdoing. MedStar Ambulance is alleged to have: (1) billed for transports that were not medically reasonable and necessary; (2) billed for higher levels of services than patients’ conditions necessitated; and (3) billed for higher levels of services than were actually provided. Besides the MedStar case, we also discussed how to reduce an ambulance service's Fraudulent Claims Act risk with internal policy and procedures. Even if your ambulance service uses a third-party billing company to process runs, code them and bill Medicare, it doesn't release you as the ambulance company from liability, compliance, completing audits and any unintended consequences that may arise. In addition to Wendy Arends as our guest we were also joined by Tom Tornstrom, Executive Director at Tri-State Ambulance in La Crosse, who offered some excellent points, to include Chapter 10 (Ambulance Services) of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual that every ambulance service director should read. >> Click to download Wendy's article regarding the MedStar Ambulance Medicare fraud settlement case. >> Click to download Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Chapter 10 (Ambulance Services).   00:33:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live05/09/2017 - Medicare Fraud, Whistleblowers and Steps to Reduce Your Riskhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/04/25/04252017--milwaukee-county-puts-end-to-hospital-er-diversions-by-ambulancesCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/04/25/04252017--milwaukee-county-puts-end-to-hospital-er-diversions-by-ambulances/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/04/25/04252017--milwaukee-county-puts-end-to-hospital-er-diversions-by-ambulancesTue, 25 Apr 2017 14:00:00 GMT04/25/2017 - Milwaukee County Puts End to Hospital ER Diversions by AmbulancesThis podcast was recorded on April 25, 2017.  The topic regarded Milwaukee County EMS recently announcing an end to emergency room diversions by ambulances.  Our guests included Milwaukee County Emergency Management Director Christine Westrich, Milwaukee County EMS Medical Director Dr. Colella and Milwaukee County Emergency Management Program Director Ken Sternig. Through a Performance Improvement Process, Milwaukee County realized by diverting ambulances it was causing: When one hospital went on diversion, surrounding hospital soon followed.Patient satisfaction diminished.Ambulances were forced to drive further from the patients’ communities.Sicker patients may be denied access to the closest hospital.Patients decline going by ambulance and drive themselves. The following questions were discussed: What is the history of Hospital Diversion and why is "non-diversion better?How did Milwaukee County coordinate this among paramedics, hospitals, etc.? Did you stage the approach or go cold-turkey on the actual operations?Did the data show what you expected -- has there been any fallout or successes?What's next for the Milwaukee County EMS System? Click here for the executive summary report on ending ambulance diversion in Milwaukee County that is referenced during the podcast. 00:36:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live04/25/2017 - Milwaukee County Puts End to Reduces Hospital ER Diversions by Ambulanceshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/03/28/03282017--community-paramedicine-with-buck-mcalpin-and-patrick-ryanCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/03/28/03282017--community-paramedicine-with-buck-mcalpin-and-patrick-ryan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/03/28/03282017--community-paramedicine-with-buck-mcalpin-and-patrick-ryanTue, 28 Mar 2017 14:00:00 GMT03/28/2017 - Community Paramedicine with Buck McAlpin and Patrick RyanThis EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 28, and is dedicated to Community Paramedicine.  Guests included Minnesota Ambulance Association Legislative Lobbyist Buck McAlpin and PAAW President Patrick Ryan.   The Wisconsin Legislature is currently considering Community Paramedicine legislation.  The Assembly's Committe on Health held a public hearing on March 22, 2017, and an executive session has been called for March 29, 2017, to vote on AB151, the Community Paramedicine Bill. Minnesota is a leading state in Community Paramedicine, with its bill signed into law in 2011.  McAlpin was instrumental in the bill passing in Minnesota, and has consulted with PAAW and other ambulance services in Wisconsin wishing to deliver Community Paramedicine in the badger state.  McAlpin's employer, North Memorial Medical Center, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, offered a two-day class in September 2015 for Wisconsin's ambulance services and other healthcare providers to review their operation and stats, to meet those delivering out-of-hospital Community Paramedicine care, and help organizations begin to lay the groundwork for Community Paramedicine in their own community. 00:29:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live03/28/2017 - Community Paramedicine with Buck McAlpin and Patrick Ryanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/03/14/03142017--ems-care-of-the-kidney-dialysis-patientCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/03/14/03142017--ems-care-of-the-kidney-dialysis-patient/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/03/14/03142017--ems-care-of-the-kidney-dialysis-patientTue, 14 Mar 2017 14:00:00 GMT03/14/2017 - EMS care of the kidney dialysis patient This episode of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. March is Kidney Awareness Month.  Our guest was Dr. Ashraf El-Meanawy, Director of Dialysis at Medical College of Wisconsin and MCW Associated Hospitals at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. We discussed: What makes dialysis patient different from regular patient? Are dialysis patient at higher risk for cardiac arrest and why? What are pit-falls EMS personnel can fall into when responding to a call from dialysis patient? Don't miss a beat of the action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin!   00:29:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live,EMS03/14/2017 - EMS care of the kidney dialysis patienthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/02/28/02282017--wisconsin-ems-advisory-board-and-community-paramedicine-updatesCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/02/28/02282017--wisconsin-ems-advisory-board-and-community-paramedicine-updates/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/02/28/02282017--wisconsin-ems-advisory-board-and-community-paramedicine-updatesTue, 28 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT02/28/2017 - Wisconsin EMS Advisory Board and Community Paramedicine UpdatesThis epidsode of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on february 28, 2017, and included guests:  Jerry Biggart, Charirman, Wisconsin EMS Advisory Board, Dana Sechler, Director/Chief, Baraboo District Ambulance Service, and Patrick Ryan, President, Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin. The program provided an update on important work currently being carried out and planned by the State of Wisconsin EMS Advisory Board and its committees, as well as we received a preview of pending legislative introduction of community paramedicine at the State Capitol. Don't miss a beat of the action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin! 00:48:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live02/28/2017 - Wisconsin EMS Advisory Board and Community Paramedicine Updateshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/02/15/02152017--american-ambulance-association-and-its-legislative-prioritiesCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/02/15/02152017--american-ambulance-association-and-its-legislative-priorities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/02/15/02152017--american-ambulance-association-and-its-legislative-prioritiesWed, 15 Feb 2017 14:00:00 GMT02/15/2017 - American Ambulance Association and it's legislative priorities02/15/2017 - American Ambulance Association and it's legislative priorities.  A discussion with AAA Senior Vice President of Government Relations Tristan North.  We discussed making Medicare "add-on payments" permanent, repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act and what it potentially means for EMS, and volunteer EMS recruitment and retention challenges across the Nation. 00:32:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Liv ein Wisconsin,EMS Live02/15/2017 - American Ambulance Association and it's legislative prioritieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/01/10/01102017--mtm-wisconsins-medicaid-transportation-brokerCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/01/10/01102017--mtm-wisconsins-medicaid-transportation-broker/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2017/01/10/01102017--mtm-wisconsins-medicaid-transportation-brokerTue, 10 Jan 2017 15:00:00 GMT01/10/2017 - MTM, Wisconsin's Medicaid Transportation BrokerOur next EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast is Tuesday, January 10 starting at 9:00 a.m.  Our guests include MTM General Manager Danielle Dale and Transportation Manager Chris Behling.  MTM schedules and manages non-emergency transportation for Wisconsin's Medicaid beneficiaries, to include ambulances.  Over the past few years several concerns have been shared about MTM and billing practices, to include:  two-day notifications for completed runs, delayed payments and coding rejections. Don't miss a beat of the action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin! 00:48:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live01/10/2017 - MTM, Wisconsin's Medicaid Transportation Brokerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/12/13/12132016--wisconsin-legislative-study-committee-updateCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/12/13/12132016--wisconsin-legislative-study-committee-update/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/12/13/12132016--wisconsin-legislative-study-committee-updateTue, 13 Dec 2016 15:00:00 GMT12/13/2016 - Wisconsin Legislative Study Committee UpdateThe December 13, 2016 podcast is dedicated to an update from Wisconsin Legislative Study Committee members Dana Sechler and John Eich. The committee has been meeting monthly since July, but is curently narrowing its focus on legislation as it starts to complete its work in formulating ideas around addressing the state's volunteer firefighter and EMT shortages. Don't miss a beat of action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin!   00:39:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live12/13/2016 - Wisconsin Legislative Study Committee Updatehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/11/10/11102016--post-wisconsin-election-results-and-emsCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/11/10/11102016--post-wisconsin-election-results-and-ems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/11/10/11102016--post-wisconsin-election-results-and-emsThu, 10 Nov 2016 15:00:00 GMT11/10/2016 - Post Wisconsin election results and EMSOn November 10 we did a special edition of EMS Live in Wisconsin about the recent Wisconsin and national election outcomes, and more specifically zeroed in on what this means for EMS in the state.  Our guest was PAAW lobbyist Michael Brozek with Midwest Strategies in Madison.   According to program host and PAAW Executive Director Joe Covelli, "Michael offered excellent insight and perspective into state and national races.  The business side of EMS is closely tied to government from an operation, licensing and funding perspective, especially with Medicare and Medicaid dollars, so we need to pay attention to these things".   In Wisconsin, the Republicans maintain control, and actually picked up seats in both the Assembly and Senate.  On the national stage, President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to change or repeal the Affordable Care Act.  Congressman Paul Ryan of Janesville won reelection and again is Speaker of the House.   The upcoming 2017 Wisconsin legislative session that begins in February will include Community Paramedicine legislation, and most likely legislation that comes out of the Legislative Study Committee on Volunteer Firefighter and EMT shortages that has been meeting every month since July, and will continue to meet until the end of the year. 00:25:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live11/10/2016 - Post Wisconsin election results and EMShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/10/25/10252016--new-psap-guidelines-for-ems-911-callsCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/10/25/10252016--new-psap-guidelines-for-ems-911-calls/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/10/25/10252016--new-psap-guidelines-for-ems-911-callsTue, 25 Oct 2016 14:00:00 GMT10/25/2016 - New PSAP Guidelines for EMS 911 CallsThe next EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast is Tuesday, October 25 starting at 9:00 a.m.  Our guest is Josh Finke with the State of Wisconsin EMS Advisory Board subcommittee for EMS System Management.  The committee recently approved and published 911 center Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) guidelines for calls they handle involving CPR, severe bleeding and other common scenarios.  We'll discuss the new guidelines and how the committee plans to roll this out to ambulance providers and PSAPs. The dial-in number to listen live is 646-929-1081. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:32:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live10/25/2016 - New PSAP Guidelines for EMS 911 Callshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/10/11/10112016--legislative-study-committee-on-emt-volunteer-shortagesCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/10/11/10112016--legislative-study-committee-on-emt-volunteer-shortages/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/10/11/10112016--legislative-study-committee-on-emt-volunteer-shortagesTue, 11 Oct 2016 14:00:00 GMT10/11/2016 - Legislative study committee on EMT volunteer shortagesThe next EMS Live in Wisconsin program is Tuesday, October 11 starting at 9:00 a.m. central time.  Join us for the next live streamed program or listen to a previous epdisode in the archive. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:33:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live10/11/2016 - Legislative study committee on EMT volunteer shortageshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/09/27/09272016--dnr-mtm-update-psow-conference-highlightsCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/09/27/09272016--dnr-mtm-update-psow-conference-highlights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/09/27/09272016--dnr-mtm-update-psow-conference-highlightsTue, 27 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMT09/27/2016 - DNR, MTM Update, PSOW conference highlightsThe next EMS Live in Wisconsin program is Tuesday, September 27 starting at 9:00 a.m. central time.  Join us for the next live streamed program or listen to a previous epdisode in the archive. Have you ever been on a scene call where a patient's family states they have a DNR order for do-not-resuscitate, but they can't produce paperwork or the DNR bracelet isn't on the patient?  How about family wants to change the DNR order and states you must start CPR?  What if a DNR order is on a patient from a different state - is it valid in Wisconsin?  DNR authority by EMS practitioners and potential misunderstanding, wrongful application and confusion on scene calls involving DNR paperwork happen.  We'll get answers from our podcast guest State of Wisconsin DNR Coordinator Helen Pullen. MTM is Wisconsin's Medicaid broker to arrange medical patient transportation for beneficiaries, to include ambulances.  For the past many months, PAAW has been working diligently behind the scenes to resolve a longstanding problem in ambulance services being denied payment by MTM for approved services, or suffering the consequences of lengthy delays in payment that totals hundreds of thousands of dollars. During the podcast receive an update from PAAW President Patrick Ryan. Finally, the Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin conference was held in Green Bay last week.  What were some of the hot topics and highlights?  We'll find out from conference director Dan Williams. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live!   00:38:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live09/27/2016 - DNR scene calls, MTM update, PSOW conference highlightshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/08/23/08232016--critical-care-paramedic-advanced-certificationCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/08/23/08232016--critical-care-paramedic-advanced-certification/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/08/23/08232016--critical-care-paramedic-advanced-certificationTue, 23 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMT08/23/2016 - Critical Care Paramedic advanced certificationThis EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was streamed live on Tuesday, August 23 and lasted 30 minutes.  Our guests were Tyler Christifulli and Sam Ireland with LifeStar EMS in West Bend, Wisconsin.  We discussed critical care paramedic advanced training and certification options. Recently, LifeStar EMS created an advanced internal critical care level that requires an advanced board certification (FP-C, CCP-C) . Their goal is to have their critical care paramedics meet all the same requirements as helicopter EMS services like Flight For Life and Med Flight. These are advanced certifications through the Board of Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BCCTPC); exams are extremely tough and have a 20% pass rate. The goal at LifeStar EMS is to encourage their critical care paramedics to keep taking steps forward to improve their knowledge.   For more information on certification and testing, refer to the BCCTPC website at https://www.ibscertifications.org/roles/critical-care-paramedic. 00:35:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live08/23/2016 - Critical Care Paramedic advanced certificationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/08/09/08092016--wisconsin-coverdell-stroke-managementCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/08/09/08092016--wisconsin-coverdell-stroke-management/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/08/09/08092016--wisconsin-coverdell-stroke-managementTue, 09 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMT08/09/2016 - Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke ManagementHow does your ambulance service manage stroke patients?  What are your local or regional health care system options for advanced care and treatment?  Did you know there are twenty Wisconsin ambulance services subscribed to the Coverdell Stroke Program?  Learn how you can join the program in this podcast. This live podcast was recorded on August 9 and included guest David Fladten, who manages the Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program. In this podcast we discussed: Appropriate Pre-hospital Assessment and Management of the Stroke PatientEMS and Destination Determination - In-hospital care of the Stroke PatientCoverdell EMS Partners program We also discussed updates on the Wisconsin Legislative Study Committee on Firefighter and EMT Volunteer Shortages, Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin Conference and MTM/Medicaid. Stay on top of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:40:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live08/09/2016 - Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Managementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/07/26/07262016--reducing-pediatric-anxiety-during-care-stretcher-restraint-for-pedCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/07/26/07262016--reducing-pediatric-anxiety-during-care-stretcher-restraint-for-ped/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/07/26/07262016--reducing-pediatric-anxiety-during-care-stretcher-restraint-for-pedTue, 26 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMT07/26/2016 - Reducing pediatric anxiety during care, stretcher restraint for pedThis EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was Tuesday, July 26. Our guests included Ben Eithun and Mary Jean Erschen-Cooke, both with the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, and Josh Thibault at J&B Medical Supply. Pediatric ambulance calls can be challenging.  Ben and Mary Jean offered suggestions to reduce pediatric patient anxiety during care and transport. J&B Medical Supply just announced they closed a deal with the state of Michigan for 2,000 ambulance stretcher child safety restraints.  Find out more about this new stretcher attachment. Stay on top of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:44:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live07/26/2016 - Reducing pediatric anxiety during care, stretcher restraint for pedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/07/12/07122016--selective-c-spine-backboarding-ems-office-relicensing-updateCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/07/12/07122016--selective-c-spine-backboarding-ems-office-relicensing-update/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/07/12/07122016--selective-c-spine-backboarding-ems-office-relicensing-updateTue, 12 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMT07/12/2016 - Selective C-spine Backboarding, EMS Office Relicensing UpdateThe next EMS Live in Wisconsin program is Tuesday, July 12, 2016 starting at 9:00 a.m. central time. Our guests include EMS medical director and author Dr. Keith Wesley on selective c-spine immobilization - "To backboard or not?".  We'll also be joined by State of Wisconsin EMS Licensing Manager Helen Pullen with an update on the recent statewide EMT relicensing that concluded June 30. Don't miss a beat of the action - listen to EMS Live in Wisconsin! 00:34:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live07/12/2016 - Selective C-spine Backboarding, EMS Office Relicensing Updatehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/06/28/06282016--is-it-time-for-ems-regionalizationCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/06/28/06282016--is-it-time-for-ems-regionalization/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/06/28/06282016--is-it-time-for-ems-regionalizationTue, 28 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT06/28/2016 - Is it time for EMS Regionalization?This podcast was streamed live on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 regarding EMS Regionalization in Wisconsin. Our guests included Gold Cross Ambulance Executive Director Mark Fredrickson and Dr. Marv Birnbaum. 00:38:00EMS Live in Wisconsinno06/28/2016 - Is it time for EMS Regionalization?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/06/14/06142016--community-paramedicine-expanding-at-milwaukee-fire-deptCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/06/14/06142016--community-paramedicine-expanding-at-milwaukee-fire-dept/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/06/14/06142016--community-paramedicine-expanding-at-milwaukee-fire-deptTue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT06/14/2016 - Community Paramedicine expanding at Milwaukee Fire Dept.This EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was streamed live on Tuesday, June 14. Our guests included Captain Michael Wright with the Milwaukee Fire Department, Interim President Ibrahim Massalha with Hayat Pharmacies, and Director of Health Plan Clinical Services Lynn Kryfke with Children's Community Health Plan. Milwaukee Fire Department has positioned Community Paramedicine (CP) as a means to be proactive and address its high-utilizer population.  They've focused on committing MFD resources and continuum of patient care, but it hasn't come without its challenges.  In developing their Community Paramedicine program, they have done a remarkable job in creating partnerships in areas they needed expertise, resources and data.  We learned details in how they directly included pharmacy in their care program, and announced a new initiative with Children's Community Health Plan. Captain Michael Wright and his counter-parts at MFD have championed CP concepts, while staying in their scope of practice, and continue to lay the ground work for others to consider. 00:41:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live06/14/2016 - Community Paramedicine expanding at Milwaukee Fire Dept.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/05/24/05242016--hipaa-compliance-whats-changed> Click for more information. ]]>> Click for more information. ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/05/24/05242016--hipaa-compliance-whats-changed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/05/24/05242016--hipaa-compliance-whats-changedTue, 24 May 2016 14:00:00 GMT05/24/2016 - HIPAA Compliance: What's changed?> Click for more information. ]]>During the EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast on Tuesday, May 24, our guest was Jeff Grady, Senior Director with Three Pillars Security Solutions in Madison. HIPAA compliance has moved well past simply handing the patient a HIPAA compliance brochure explaining their rights and getting their signature.  HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Conducting a periodic HIPAA Security Risk Analysis is definitely a required mandate of HIPAA compliance for ambulance services as the organization and its employees and volunteers come in contact with ePHI (electronic patient health information). The developing best practice is to complete a Security Risk Analysis on an annual basis (or after any significant change in your technology environment) due to some relatively recent pronouncements that apply to those organizations who need to comply with ‘meaningful use’ reporting requirements. Some of the questions discussed, include:   HIPAA has been around for quite some time now – what’s changed and why is there a renewed sense of urgency in making sure you’re compliant?What are some basic differences between meeting compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule as compared to the Privacy Rule of HIPAA?What is ‘willful neglect’ and why is it critical to avoid the potential of being found in ‘willful neglect’ under HIPAA?If your Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendor states that they meet HIPAA compliance – does that meet your obligation under HIPAA?What would be the key steps to make sure that you’re meeting “today’s” HIPAA compliance standards? Co-hosts include Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams.  >> Click for more information. 00:34:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live05/24/2016 - HIPAA Compliance: What's changed?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/05/10/05102016--ems-week-provider-wellness-state-emt-re-licensing> Click for more information. Listen to 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>> Click for more information. Listen to 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/05/10/05102016--ems-week-provider-wellness-state-emt-re-licensing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/05/10/05102016--ems-week-provider-wellness-state-emt-re-licensingTue, 10 May 2016 14:00:00 GMT05/10/2016 - EMS Week, Provider Wellness, State EMT Re-licensing> Click for more information. Listen to 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>Join us for our next live webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Our guest and topic is to be announced. Co-hosts include Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams.  >> Click for more information. Listen to 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:26:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live05/10/2016 - EMS Week, Provider Wellness, State EMT Re-licensinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/04/26/04262016--ambulance-anti-kickback-statute> http://paaw.us/news/3986097. Co-hosts included Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams.  Join them for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>> http://paaw.us/news/3986097. Co-hosts included Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams.  Join them for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/04/26/04262016--ambulance-anti-kickback-statute/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/04/26/04262016--ambulance-anti-kickback-statuteTue, 26 Apr 2016 14:00:00 GMT04/26/2016 - Ambulance Anti-Kickback Statute> http://paaw.us/news/3986097. Co-hosts included Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams.  Join them for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>This live webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Our guest included attorney Wendy Arends with Godfrey & Kahn in Madison.  Wendy and attorney Thomas Shorter recently authored an article about ambulance anti kickback laws.  Their article will be discussed and is posted to PAAW's website >> http://paaw.us/news/3986097. Co-hosts included Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams.  Join them for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:37:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMSLive04/26/2016 - Ambulance Anti-Kickback Statutehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/04/12/04122016--narcan-rebate-stemi-drug-treatment-protocol> http://paaw.us/Amphastar-narcan-rebate. The second part of the program, starting at 6:00 minutes, included a discussion on stemi drug therapy with guests Dr. Michael Rosenberg, Medical Director-Cardiovascular Services, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, Valders Ambulance Director Jay Steuer, and Baraboo Area Ambulance Chief Dana Secular.  Holy Family Memorial Hospital was recently named one of 50 top hospitals in the nation regarding its stemi EMS system.  For information on the system devleoped at Valders Ambulance, contact Jay Steuer at email Valdersambulance@gmail.com or phone 920-374-0340. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams and call-in guests and live listeners for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>> http://paaw.us/Amphastar-narcan-rebate. The second part of the program, starting at 6:00 minutes, included a discussion on stemi drug therapy with guests Dr. Michael Rosenberg, Medical Director-Cardiovascular Services, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, Valders Ambulance Director Jay Steuer, and Baraboo Area Ambulance Chief Dana Secular.  Holy Family Memorial Hospital was recently named one of 50 top hospitals in the nation regarding its stemi EMS system.  For information on the system devleoped at Valders Ambulance, contact Jay Steuer at email Valdersambulance@gmail.com or phone 920-374-0340. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams and call-in guests and live listeners for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/04/12/04122016--narcan-rebate-stemi-drug-treatment-protocol/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/04/12/04122016--narcan-rebate-stemi-drug-treatment-protocolTue, 12 Apr 2016 14:00:00 GMT04/12/2016 - Narcan Rebate, Stemi Drug Treatment Protocol> http://paaw.us/Amphastar-narcan-rebate. The second part of the program, starting at 6:00 minutes, included a discussion on stemi drug therapy with guests Dr. Michael Rosenberg, Medical Director-Cardiovascular Services, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, Valders Ambulance Director Jay Steuer, and Baraboo Area Ambulance Chief Dana Secular.  Holy Family Memorial Hospital was recently named one of 50 top hospitals in the nation regarding its stemi EMS system.  For information on the system devleoped at Valders Ambulance, contact Jay Steuer at email Valdersambulance@gmail.com or phone 920-374-0340. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams and call-in guests and live listeners for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>This EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast was recorded on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The program began with an announcement regarding a $6.00 rebate negotiated between Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel and Naloxone (Narcan) manufacturer Amphastar.  For more on the rebate program, go to >> http://paaw.us/Amphastar-narcan-rebate. The second part of the program, starting at 6:00 minutes, included a discussion on stemi drug therapy with guests Dr. Michael Rosenberg, Medical Director-Cardiovascular Services, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, Valders Ambulance Director Jay Steuer, and Baraboo Area Ambulance Chief Dana Secular.  Holy Family Memorial Hospital was recently named one of 50 top hospitals in the nation regarding its stemi EMS system.  For information on the system devleoped at Valders Ambulance, contact Jay Steuer at email Valdersambulance@gmail.com or phone 920-374-0340. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams and call-in guests and live listeners for 30-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:35:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live Podcast,EMS Live04/12/2016 - Narcan Rebate, Stemi Drug Treatment Protocolhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/03/22/03222016--dea-and-us-house-of-representatives-proposed-legislationCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/03/22/03222016--dea-and-us-house-of-representatives-proposed-legislation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/03/22/03222016--dea-and-us-house-of-representatives-proposed-legislationTue, 22 Mar 2016 14:00:00 GMT03/22/2016 - DEA and US House of Representatives Proposed LegislationThis webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Guests included Wisconsin DEA Supervisor Kathy Frederico and American Ambulance Association Vice President of Government of Affairs Tristan North.  They provided more information and how you can lend support to federal legislation before the US House of Representatives that could favorably impact every ambulance service that carries controlled narcotics. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson and Dan Williams for 30-minutes of conversation on this topic. EMS Live in Wisconsin webcast is streamed live the second and fourth Tuesday every month to discuss emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:27:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live03/22/2016 - DEA and US House of Representatives Proposed Legislationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/03/08/382016--wi-virus-and-bacteria-outbreaks-ems-roaddocs-motorcycle-riding-club> Click for full details. What risks do EMS responders have with the Elizabethkingia bacteria?  What are the presenting signs and symptoms?  What precautions should be taken? What is the latest information on the Zika Virus?  Does it present a widespread threat as Wisconsinite's approach the summer season and mosquitoes? Our guest on EMS Live Podcast was Stephanie Smiley, Director of Bureau of Communicable Diseases for the State of Wisconsin's Division of Public Health. In addition, we were joined the later half of the program by Justin Foley, who is a member with EMS Roaddocs, a motorcycle riding club in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.  EMS Roaddocs is made up entirely of full and part time people who work in emergency services, active and retired, that includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s and Firefighters. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson and Joe Covelli. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen live to EMS Live the second and fourth Tuesday every month starting at 9:00 a.m. and running 30 minutes! ]]>> Click for full details. What risks do EMS responders have with the Elizabethkingia bacteria?  What are the presenting signs and symptoms?  What precautions should be taken? What is the latest information on the Zika Virus?  Does it present a widespread threat as Wisconsinite's approach the summer season and mosquitoes? Our guest on EMS Live Podcast was Stephanie Smiley, Director of Bureau of Communicable Diseases for the State of Wisconsin's Division of Public Health. In addition, we were joined the later half of the program by Justin Foley, who is a member with EMS Roaddocs, a motorcycle riding club in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.  EMS Roaddocs is made up entirely of full and part time people who work in emergency services, active and retired, that includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s and Firefighters. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson and Joe Covelli. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen live to EMS Live the second and fourth Tuesday every month starting at 9:00 a.m. and running 30 minutes! ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/03/08/382016--wi-virus-and-bacteria-outbreaks-ems-roaddocs-motorcycle-riding-club/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/03/08/382016--wi-virus-and-bacteria-outbreaks-ems-roaddocs-motorcycle-riding-clubTue, 08 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMT3/8/2016 - WI Virus and Bacteria Outbreaks. EMS Roaddocs Motorcycle Riding Club> Click for full details. What risks do EMS responders have with the Elizabethkingia bacteria?  What are the presenting signs and symptoms?  What precautions should be taken? What is the latest information on the Zika Virus?  Does it present a widespread threat as Wisconsinite's approach the summer season and mosquitoes? Our guest on EMS Live Podcast was Stephanie Smiley, Director of Bureau of Communicable Diseases for the State of Wisconsin's Division of Public Health. In addition, we were joined the later half of the program by Justin Foley, who is a member with EMS Roaddocs, a motorcycle riding club in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.  EMS Roaddocs is made up entirely of full and part time people who work in emergency services, active and retired, that includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s and Firefighters. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson and Joe Covelli. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen live to EMS Live the second and fourth Tuesday every month starting at 9:00 a.m. and running 30 minutes! ]]>This webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) is currently investigating an outbreak of bloodstream infections caused by bacteria called Elizabethkingia.  The Elizabethkingia infection has been detected in 44 patients located in southeastern and southern Wisconsin.  >> Click for full details. What risks do EMS responders have with the Elizabethkingia bacteria?  What are the presenting signs and symptoms?  What precautions should be taken? What is the latest information on the Zika Virus?  Does it present a widespread threat as Wisconsinite's approach the summer season and mosquitoes? Our guest on EMS Live Podcast was Stephanie Smiley, Director of Bureau of Communicable Diseases for the State of Wisconsin's Division of Public Health. In addition, we were joined the later half of the program by Justin Foley, who is a member with EMS Roaddocs, a motorcycle riding club in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.  EMS Roaddocs is made up entirely of full and part time people who work in emergency services, active and retired, that includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s and Firefighters. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson and Joe Covelli. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen live to EMS Live the second and fourth Tuesday every month starting at 9:00 a.m. and running 30 minutes! 00:34:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live3/8/2016 - WI Virus and Bacteria Outbreaks. EMS Roaddocs Motorcycle Riding Clubhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/02/23/2232016--wisconsins-medicaid-rates-for-ambulance-services> Click for Wisconsin's EMS protection laws. Co-hosts include Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams.  The webcast is broadcast live the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live!   ]]>> Click for Wisconsin's EMS protection laws. Co-hosts include Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams.  The webcast is broadcast live the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live!   ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/02/23/2232016--wisconsins-medicaid-rates-for-ambulance-services/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/02/23/2232016--wisconsins-medicaid-rates-for-ambulance-servicesTue, 23 Feb 2016 15:00:00 GMT2/23/2016 - Wisconsin's Medicaid Rates for Ambulance Services> Click for Wisconsin's EMS protection laws. Co-hosts include Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams.  The webcast is broadcast live the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live!   ]]>This webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded live on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Currently, one in five Wisconsin residents is on state funded Medicaid. The state's Medicaid budget is $9.1 billion. Without Wisconsin Department of Health Services increasing the reimbursement rate or industry stakeholders pursuing legislative action, growing budget gaps caused by low Medicaid payments will continue to plague the industry and lead to a greater cost shift to other payers, local property taxes or potentially result in a reduction of services. Guests included Baraboo EMS Chief Dana Secler and Paratech Ambulance Vice President Larry Knuth.  They met recently with Wisconsin Department of Health Services leadership. The webcast concluded with EMS Advisory Board Chairman Jerry Biggart reviewing several highlights of priority items the board is working on.  One of the items discussed included EMS worker protection laws, since many state's are enacting them.  The good news for Wisconsin's EMS workers is protection laws already exist.  >> Click for Wisconsin's EMS protection laws. Co-hosts include Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams.  The webcast is broadcast live the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live!   00:52:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live2/23/2016 - Wisconsin's Medicaid Rates for Ambulance Serviceshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/02/09/292016-emt-license-renewals-dr-martens-on-federal-dea-legilslation> Click for HR4365 Toolkit and how to contact your local elected federal representative. Co-hosts included Joe Covelli and Patrick Ryan, and the program lasted 30 minutes. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>> Click for HR4365 Toolkit and how to contact your local elected federal representative. Co-hosts included Joe Covelli and Patrick Ryan, and the program lasted 30 minutes. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>Caregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/02/09/292016-emt-license-renewals-dr-martens-on-federal-dea-legilslation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/02/09/292016-emt-license-renewals-dr-martens-on-federal-dea-legilslationTue, 09 Feb 2016 15:00:00 GMT2/9/2016 EMT License Renewals, Dr. Martens on Federal DEA Legilslation> Click for HR4365 Toolkit and how to contact your local elected federal representative. Co-hosts included Joe Covelli and Patrick Ryan, and the program lasted 30 minutes. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! ]]>This webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Our first guest at 5:00 minutes into the program was EMS Office Licensing Coordinator Helen Pullen with the State of Wisconsin.  We discussed what is required to renew your EMT, paramedic, or emergency medicala responder liccense as all state licenses expire as of June 30, 2016.  The license renewal website is https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/licensing/renewal.htm. At 20 minutes into the program State of Wisconsin EMS and Trauma Medical Director Dr. Suzanne Martens joined us to explain House of Representatives bill 4365, Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medication Act.  It has been recognized that EMS technically operates outside of the current DEA rules for controlled substances for pain and seizures.  The DEA has allowed this to continue, but has stated it cannot do so without a change in the actual regulations.  A draft bill to change these regulations has been written and proposed.  The House of Representatives is processing it, and will vote in the near future.  Without this bill change, all administration of controlled substances will require radio/phone contact for an order with medical control; and the ordering and stocking of these medications will be complex and costly, with potentially every ambulance being considered an "office".  Since the majority of requests for paramedic intercepts involves controlled substances, this impacts all levels of care.  >> Click for HR4365 Toolkit and how to contact your local elected federal representative. Co-hosts included Joe Covelli and Patrick Ryan, and the program lasted 30 minutes. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:36:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live2/9/2016 EMT License Renewals, Dr. Martens on Federal DEA Legilslationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/01/26/1262016-ems-training-flipping-the-classroomCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/01/26/1262016-ems-training-flipping-the-classroom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/01/26/1262016-ems-training-flipping-the-classroomTue, 26 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMT1/26/2016 EMS Training: "Flipping the Classroom"This live webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Our guests included two individuals with Lifestar EMS in West Bend, WI - Assistant Training Coordinator Tyler Christifulli and Field Training Educator Sam Ireland.  They discussed how they have successfully been using field educators at their base locations, and also sending out to staff pre-training podcasts to encourage education and discussion. They call their program, "Flipping the classroom". Lifestar's approach to EMS education included the following: Identifying the epidemic of bad teaching practices that surround EMS. Using old power pointsStrict outlinesCrowded slides What has Lifestar done to reinvent the way we approach education? Field EducatorsWhite boardsFlipping the classroomSimplified power points and flip chart The techniques of running a good simulation. You don't need expensive equipment to run a good simVideo recording and critique playbackAlways succeed in simulationsTakes a lot of preparation to run an efficient and dynamic simulation. To view and listen to the February 2016 pre-training podcast, "Patterns, Pathways, and Pain", as an example, completed by Lifestar EMS, click here. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams and call-in guests and live listeners for 40-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:37:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin,EMS Live1/26/2016 EMS Training: "Flipping the Classroom"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/01/12/11216-ambulance-service-compliance-planCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/01/12/11216-ambulance-service-compliance-plan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2016/01/12/11216-ambulance-service-compliance-planTue, 12 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMT1/12/16 Ambulance Service "Compliance Plan"This webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Our guest was attorney Wendy Arends at Godfrey & Kahn in Madison.  We discussed the importance of an ambulance service compliance plan and the elements to include. The U.S. Department of Health Office of the Inspector General posted ambulance service compliance plan recommendations at: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/docs/complianceguidance/032403ambulancecpgfr.pdf Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan, Dan Williams and call-in guests and live listeners for 40-minutes of conversation about emergency medical services and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin the second and fourth Tuesday every month. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:35:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live,EMS Live in Wisconsin1/12/16 Ambulance "Compliance Plan"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/12/08/1282015-community-paramedicine-trials-in-milwaukee-co-working-together-confCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/12/08/1282015-community-paramedicine-trials-in-milwaukee-co-working-together-conf/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/12/08/1282015-community-paramedicine-trials-in-milwaukee-co-working-together-confTue, 08 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMT12/8/2015 Community Paramedicine Trials in Milwaukee Co., Working Together Conf.This webcast of EMS Live in Wisconsin was recorded on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Co-hosts included Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams.  The conversation was 60-minutes about emergency medical servcies and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin. The live show was mostly dedicated to discussing the community paramedicine pilot programs that started this past year throughout Milwaukee County.  What has been realized?  Where do they see things going?  What considerataions need to be made with their continuation?  How have things changed since the start?  How are their programs being funded?  What suggestions can be offered with staff training, operation plans, and more. Community paramedicine/MIH guests included: Dan Tyk, North Shore Fire Dan Weber, Greenfield Fire Dave Bandomir, West Allis Fire Michael Wright, Milwaukee Fire Patti Pagel, Aurora Health System Tim Kersten, West Allis Fire In addition, we talked with Working Together Conference Director Fred Hornby about the conference lineup and event plans taking place in Milwaukee January 26 to 31, 2016. Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:59:00EMS Live in Wisconsinno12/8/2015 Community Paramedicine Trials in Milwaukee Co., Working Together Conf.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/11/10/11102015-first-responder-legislation-healthstring-savvik-stretcher-cotquiltCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/11/10/11102015-first-responder-legislation-healthstring-savvik-stretcher-cotquilt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/11/10/11102015-first-responder-legislation-healthstring-savvik-stretcher-cotquiltTue, 10 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMT11/10/2015 First Responder Legislation, HealthString, Savvik, Stretcher CotQuiltNext live show of EMS Live in Wisconsin podcast is Tuesday, Novemebr 10, 2015, starting at 9:00 a.m. central time. Join co-hosts Chris Anderson, Joe Covelli, Patrick Ryan and Dan Williams for 60-minutes of conversation about emergency medical servcies and the ambulance industry in Wisconsin. Topics Discussed: At 5 minutes First Responder Legislation author Representative Jeff Mursau At 15 minutes HealthString's innovative approach to patient transport surveys - Buck McAlpin and George Willock At 30 minutes Savvik Buying Group contract updates with Executive Director Mickey Schulte At 45 minutes EMS stretcher cot quilt blanket to beat cold, harsh Wisconsin winters - Alpha Medical's CEO Jeff Grasto Don't miss a beat of Wisconsin EMS action - listen to EMS Live! 00:58:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,EMS Live in Wisconsin Podcast11/10/2015 First Responder Legislation, HealthString, Savvik Buying Group, Stretcher Cot Quilthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/10/13/10132015--improve-chf-patient-outcomes-cpap-device-psow-wrap-upCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/10/13/10132015--improve-chf-patient-outcomes-cpap-device-psow-wrap-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/emslive/2015/10/13/10132015--improve-chf-patient-outcomes-cpap-device-psow-wrap-upTue, 13 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMT10/13/2015 - Improve CHF patient outcomes, CPAP device, PSOW wrap-upDuring the EMS Live in Wisconsin program on Tuesday, October 13, we discussed the following: 1. At the start of the program we received a Community paramedicine update from PAAW President Patrick Ryan. 2. At 5:00 minutes into the program we discussed an innovative CPAP device manufactured by Pulmodyne.  Refer to pictures rotating in slide show. 3. At 20:00 minutes into the program we learned about an improved about a congestive heart failure patient (CHF) treatment and outcomes with a technique being used at Lifestar EMS using high dose nitro.  Assistant training coordinating Tyler Christifulli discussed the procedure approved by their local medical director.  This procedure is outside the "standard of care" and requires local medical director approval.  Tyler provided the following supporting information regarding high dose nitro for CHF.   Emcrit Podcast: http://emcrit.org/podcasts/scape/   Crashing Patients: http://crashingpatient.com/medical-surgical/cardiology/heart-failure-acute-pulmonary-edema.htm/   Annals EM 1997: http://crashingpatient.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nitro-abstract.png   Piyush Mallick Study: http://emcrit.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/Nitro-Bolus-Abstract.pdf   Video of High Dose Nitro in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAiJQeddf6I 4. At 40:00 minutes into the program Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin (PSOW) Conference Director Dan Williams discussed some of this year's topics and what was top of mind with EMS leaders in Wisconsin.  The conference was held in Green Bay and concluded on Friday, September 25.   00:53:00EMS Live in WisconsinnoProfessional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin,PAAW,Wisconsin EMS Live10/13/2015 - CPAP device, CHF patients and high dose nitro outcomes, and PSOW wrap-up