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Session Location: Meeting Room 8

Data-Driven EMS Leadership

We are swimming in a sea of data from dispatch, electronic medical records, scheduling systems, payroll, and more. Unskilled leaders use data as a weapon to judge, apply pressure, and manipulate. They share it in ways that blame, cause fear, and cause damage to the systems they lead.

Effective leaders use data to empower their teams to make measurable improvements. They display data in ways that people extract accurate meaning at a glance. They know what measures are meaningful and how to assess trends and patterns in valid ways.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn the skills, tips, and tricks for becoming a truly effective data-driven leader.

“You’re In Charge, Good Luck”

How Falck Developed Leadership Training for its Front-line Managers

You have promoted your best EMTs and Paramedics to be managers. You gave them the keys to the supervisor vehicle and set them forward to lead the next generation of clinicians. You followed the blueprint set by every other healthcare specialty; great providers get promoted to managers and are expected to be great.

But how come they aren’t? Great EMTs became great because they receive training and mentorship. The same is true of our EMS managers and leaders. Join Michael and Rob as they detail precisely how they and their team planned, designed, evaluated, and delivered leadership training for their front-line managers and supervisors.

Emerging Tech in EMS

Emerging Tech in EMS: Advancing Emergency Response with Innovation

Technology is changing the face of EMS from AI-based decision making to drone-assisted emergency response. This session demystifies the latest technologies that are enhancing crew safety, Clinical training, patient access and care, increasing the efficiency of operations and challenging the concepts of what can be accomplished in emergency medical services. Attendees will learn actionable insights from real world applications from GMR’s including How to Integrate AI for Smarter Dispatch and Triage. How A.I. is improving safety within the EMS industry (Air and ground) and How A.I. can improve clinical training and ultimately patient care.

The Culture Reset Playbook

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, maintaining an engaged organizational culture is crucial. Many organizations struggle with stagnant or toxic cultures that hinder growth. This presentation is designed for EMS Leaders and executives committed to transforming their culture. It explores practical strategies to reset and revitalize organizational culture, addressing key indicators of a toxic environment and offering actionable insights for fostering a positive, dynamic, and engaged workforce.

CANCELED: Military Medics in Civilian EMS

Unlocking the Potential of Military Medics in Civilian Healthcare

A military veteran wants to work at your EMS organization—what do you do? What are they capable of? This session will give you an understanding of what a military medic is. This will teach you how a 68W is different from an 18D. It will show you how a 4N0X1 is different from an IDMT. This will also talk about IDC and an 8404 Corpsman. Does this seem like Greek to you? Don’t worry, it does for everyone. Come out to learn what this means and how it can help your organization thrive.

What Do You Really Need to Worry About?

In this session, Mr. Nagorka will combine his 45 years of legal experience along with his 41 years of Paramedic experience to inform the audience about the real—not imagined—risks in EMS. Participants will also gain practical insights into the sometimes-confusing world of insurance.

 

CANCELED: 33 Lives at 230MPH

Discover what it takes to safeguard 33 drivers racing at 230 mph in front of over 300,000 fans during the world’s largest single-day sporting event. Join Tim Baughman, INDYCAR’s Director of Track Safety, and Randy Strozyk, Senior Advisor at Global Medical Response and American Ambulance Association Immediate Past President, for an in-depth look at the emergency medical planning, on-track operations, and split-second decisions that keep everyone safe at the Indianapolis 500. Hear firsthand how proactive coordination, cutting-edge technology, and team synergy come together at the pinnacle of motorsports.

Optimal Operation Workflow Using Data Platforms

This session will explore the transformative power of data platforms in enhancing EMS operational workflows. Attendees will learn how these platforms can streamline daily operations, ensure accountability, and deliver quick results across various operational tasks. The session will cover the essentials of building and customizing data platforms to foster creativity and efficiency in everyday activities. It will also delve into how these technologies can support growth among team members and leaders, and improve remote access to critical information. Discover the tools and strategies necessary to leverage data platforms for optimal operational efficiency in EMS environments.