Isabel talks with Andrew Tucker, an ED-Q for the Welsh Ambulance Service. They discuss what makes the Welsh Ambulance Service unique, how to help EMDs develop empathy, and ways to make feedback a more painless process...
Isabel talks with Kate Dernocoeur, co-writer of Principles of EMD. They discuss how the textbook on EMD was written, the difference between classroom learning and street sense, and the special role of emergency dispatchers in EMS...
Isabel talks with Heinz Novosad, an instructor, implementer, and reviewer for IAED. They discuss EMS in Austria, research Heinz conducted on callers with psychosocial issues, and how emergency dispatchers can increase their awareness of such problems...
Isabel talks with Dr. Matthew Levy, Medical Director of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. They discuss the traits of high quality CPR, steps to improving the entire emergency response system, and bridging the gap between emergency dispatchers and responders...
Isabel talks with Dr. Elizabeth Ellcessor, an assistant professor of media studies at the University of Virginia. They discuss the importance of accessibility in media, technological evolution in dispatch centers, and public expectations about 911...
Isabel talks with Gary Galasso, retired Deputy Fire Chief and current chair of IAED's Fire Council of Standards. They discuss FPDS version 7, including new protocols, what changes were made, and what spurred those changes...
Isabel talks with Nick Nudell, interim EMS chief for UC Health in Colorado and the chief data officer for The Paramedic Foundation. They discuss the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning, how AI can enhance the emergency dispatch experience, and whether or not emergency dispatchers will ever be...
Isabel talks with Ross Rutschman and Ken Hotaling, two implementations experts and program administrators with Priority Dispatch. They discuss cultural differences in handling emergencies, how the protocol is implemented in other countries, and a study that's trying to find out if people around the world describe medical...
Isabel talks with Sherri Stigler, Training and Operations Manager for Waukesha County Communications. They discuss Sherri's background in emergency communications, how giving emergency dispatchers closure reduces burnout, and tips for implementing a similar program in your center...
Isabel talks with Dr. Heidi Feldman, a conversation analyst at Northeastern University. They discuss active silent callers, the four-second rule, and qualitative research...