EMS providers and leaders across all levels of care reported staffing to be one of the top challenges facing the industry. Demographic data collected by Deloitte on the current United States EMS workforce shows that the majority of EMS personnel are Caucasian and male. There is a justifiable concern regarding the stability of the EMS workforce, and because of this, providers should look for innovative recruiting and retention practices that appeal to a larger audience, specifically underrepresented populations. Research conducted by Delaware State University and funded by the Savvik Foundation suggests that EMS is not as welcoming of females and individuals from the BIPOC community. This session will examine the research and will discuss how future efforts by the University and the Foundation will be focused on outcomes-based solutions.
Speakers:
Assistant Professor
Delaware State University
Dr. Rawlins is an Assistant Professor and the Kinesiology Program Coordinator at Delaware State University, where the diverse and vibrant student body includes students from 41 states and 15 countries. Dr. Rawlins’ central research interest is empowering underrepresented communities, with a focus on creating a diverse workforce. Most importantly, he believes that community programming and services must include representation in leadership positions that reflect the population served.
Partner
WMK Law Group
Scott A. Moore, Esq. has been in the emergency medical services field for over 32 years. Scott has held various executive positions at several ambulance services in Massachusetts. Scott is a licensed attorney, specializing in Human Resources, employment and labor law, employee benefits, ambulance service reimbursement, and corporate compliance matters. Scott is the Human Resources & Operational Consultant to the American Ambulance Association (AAA) and frequently lectures at EMS conferences....