EDITOR'S NOTE: This week, ahead of the Pinnacle EMS Conference in Phoenix, AZ, EMS1, Fitch & Associates, and the National EMS Management Association released their third annual EMS Trend Report, proudly sponsored by Pulsara. Because the articles and advice found within contain such critical subject matter, we've elected to publish each segment one at a time here on our blog. This week, we're bringing you an introduction to the report. Read, enjoy, share, and take to heart the following information brought to you by the most prestigious thought leaders in EMS.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS: The following EMS Trend Report introduction was authored by EMS1 editor, Greg Friese, MS, NRP and by Jay Fitch, PhD, and Guillermo Fuentes, MBA of Fitch & Associates. Greg Friese is Editor-in-Chief of EMS1.com. He is an educator, author, paramedic, and marathon runner. Ask questions or submit tip ideas to Greg by emailing him at greg.friese@ems1.com. Jay Fitch is a founding partner of Fitch & Associates, and has spent more than four decades serving the EMS community as a leader, author, speaker, educator and consultant. Guillermo Fuentes is the Fitch & Associates partner specializing in communications and technology. He previously served in operations and leadership roles in public safety in Montreal and the Niagara region of Ontario.
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EMS professionals tend to focus on the here and now when they respond to an emergency. The incident and that patient’s injury or medical problem is their only concern until they complete their documentation and make themselves available for the next call.