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Last week at the IHI office in Boston, a few members of our staff had the opportunity to conduct the Red Bead Experiment with Don Berwick. The experiment shows that even with "willing workers" trying their best, inefficiencies are determined by the process itself, not by individual skill.
March 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Last week at the IHI office in Boston, a few members of our staff had the opportunity to conduct the Red Bead Experiment with Don Berwick. The experiment shows that even with "willing workers" trying their best, inefficiencies are determined by the process itself, not by individual skill.
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🚑 EMS leaders—are you ready to take improvement to the next level?
Join Mike Taigman and I for a master course designed for EMS leaders to achieve results-driven improvement. Now accepting applications. #EMS #fire #ImprovementScience davidmwilliamsphd.com/ems-course/
Join Mike Taigman and I for a master course designed for EMS leaders to achieve results-driven improvement. Now accepting applications. #EMS #fire #ImprovementScience davidmwilliamsphd.com/ems-course/
Next Level Improvement Science for EMS - David M. Williams PhD
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March 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🚑 EMS leaders—are you ready to take improvement to the next level?
Join Mike Taigman and I for a master course designed for EMS leaders to achieve results-driven improvement. Now accepting applications. #EMS #fire #ImprovementScience davidmwilliamsphd.com/ems-course/
Join Mike Taigman and I for a master course designed for EMS leaders to achieve results-driven improvement. Now accepting applications. #EMS #fire #ImprovementScience davidmwilliamsphd.com/ems-course/
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#EMS folks! Join us for Empire State Grand Rounds on March 13 at 1300 (EST)!
Dr. Dorsett will share why data integration is essential for the future of EMS.
@naemsp.bsky.social @maiadorsett.bsky.social
Dr. Dorsett will share why data integration is essential for the future of EMS.
@naemsp.bsky.social @maiadorsett.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#EMS folks! Join us for Empire State Grand Rounds on March 13 at 1300 (EST)!
Dr. Dorsett will share why data integration is essential for the future of EMS.
@naemsp.bsky.social @maiadorsett.bsky.social
Dr. Dorsett will share why data integration is essential for the future of EMS.
@naemsp.bsky.social @maiadorsett.bsky.social
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Scientific advancements aside, this is economically irresponsible
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
January 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Scientific advancements aside, this is economically irresponsible
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
REFUSE TO BE PRESSURED
- Blair Sadler
Wise words for embracing a non-kneejerk leadership approach.
- Blair Sadler
Wise words for embracing a non-kneejerk leadership approach.
January 16, 2025 at 4:17 AM
REFUSE TO BE PRESSURED
- Blair Sadler
Wise words for embracing a non-kneejerk leadership approach.
- Blair Sadler
Wise words for embracing a non-kneejerk leadership approach.
Them and the rest of the Freds having completed their tasks at #NAEMSP2025 admirably, OvFreds celebrated on the plane ride back home with a breakfast of cinnamon grahams and coffee. It was a great week, we’re glad to be home, and highlights and pics from the week to follow.
January 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Them and the rest of the Freds having completed their tasks at #NAEMSP2025 admirably, OvFreds celebrated on the plane ride back home with a breakfast of cinnamon grahams and coffee. It was a great week, we’re glad to be home, and highlights and pics from the week to follow.
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Kicking off the #EMSAdvocacy with “EMS as an Essential Service” through state legislation.
As of April 2024, there are 15 states which designate EMS as “essential.” Did you know that LAWYERS were considered essential in 38 states?
How do we define “essential?”
#NAEMSP2025
As of April 2024, there are 15 states which designate EMS as “essential.” Did you know that LAWYERS were considered essential in 38 states?
How do we define “essential?”
#NAEMSP2025
January 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Kicking off the #EMSAdvocacy with “EMS as an Essential Service” through state legislation.
As of April 2024, there are 15 states which designate EMS as “essential.” Did you know that LAWYERS were considered essential in 38 states?
How do we define “essential?”
#NAEMSP2025
As of April 2024, there are 15 states which designate EMS as “essential.” Did you know that LAWYERS were considered essential in 38 states?
How do we define “essential?”
#NAEMSP2025
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Here's a 🧵 with some of the research and quality improvement presentations from #NAEMSP2025 this year. #EMSsky
We investigated the # of abstracts presented at NAEMSP that make it to manuscripts, an indicator of science quality. 44% were published and it was higher in orals (60%).
We investigated the # of abstracts presented at NAEMSP that make it to manuscripts, an indicator of science quality. 44% were published and it was higher in orals (60%).
January 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Here's a 🧵 with some of the research and quality improvement presentations from #NAEMSP2025 this year. #EMSsky
We investigated the # of abstracts presented at NAEMSP that make it to manuscripts, an indicator of science quality. 44% were published and it was higher in orals (60%).
We investigated the # of abstracts presented at NAEMSP that make it to manuscripts, an indicator of science quality. 44% were published and it was higher in orals (60%).
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How do you define quality in #EMS? There is no better person to answer that question than @maiadorsett!
“Quality in EMS must prioritize patient outcomes.”
Systems are complex and require attention to structural & process measures to build improved care.
#NAEMSP2025
“Quality in EMS must prioritize patient outcomes.”
Systems are complex and require attention to structural & process measures to build improved care.
#NAEMSP2025
January 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
How do you define quality in #EMS? There is no better person to answer that question than @maiadorsett!
“Quality in EMS must prioritize patient outcomes.”
Systems are complex and require attention to structural & process measures to build improved care.
#NAEMSP2025
“Quality in EMS must prioritize patient outcomes.”
Systems are complex and require attention to structural & process measures to build improved care.
#NAEMSP2025
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“Based on an analysis of over 35,000 EMS patients with long bone fractures, black patients were substantially less likely to be medicated for their pain.” Remle Crow PhD, FAEMS. #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch #medsky
January 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
“Based on an analysis of over 35,000 EMS patients with long bone fractures, black patients were substantially less likely to be medicated for their pain.” Remle Crow PhD, FAEMS. #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch #medsky
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“Our aim is to reduce fatalities and other harms from opioid use disorder. Not all interventions are created equal.”
Remle Crow PhD FAEMS
Anjni Joiner DO FAEMS
Melody Glenn MD MFA FASAM
@emsdatadoc.bsky.social #medsky #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch
Remle Crow PhD FAEMS
Anjni Joiner DO FAEMS
Melody Glenn MD MFA FASAM
@emsdatadoc.bsky.social #medsky #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch
January 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“Our aim is to reduce fatalities and other harms from opioid use disorder. Not all interventions are created equal.”
Remle Crow PhD FAEMS
Anjni Joiner DO FAEMS
Melody Glenn MD MFA FASAM
@emsdatadoc.bsky.social #medsky #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch
Remle Crow PhD FAEMS
Anjni Joiner DO FAEMS
Melody Glenn MD MFA FASAM
@emsdatadoc.bsky.social #medsky #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch
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The AMR response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton was the largest EMS disaster response in history. They sent:
480 ALS ambulances
250 BLS ambulances
16 rotor ambulances
2385 EMS providers
Wow. 🤯 #NAEMSP2025
480 ALS ambulances
250 BLS ambulances
16 rotor ambulances
2385 EMS providers
Wow. 🤯 #NAEMSP2025
January 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The AMR response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton was the largest EMS disaster response in history. They sent:
480 ALS ambulances
250 BLS ambulances
16 rotor ambulances
2385 EMS providers
Wow. 🤯 #NAEMSP2025
480 ALS ambulances
250 BLS ambulances
16 rotor ambulances
2385 EMS providers
Wow. 🤯 #NAEMSP2025
“If you want to improve outcomes, you need to focus on processes. Our job as leaders is to improve those processes.” Scott Bourn at #NAEMSP2025 providing a framework for reducing efforts on items that don’t result in Improvement to free up time for activities that do.
January 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
“If you want to improve outcomes, you need to focus on processes. Our job as leaders is to improve those processes.” Scott Bourn at #NAEMSP2025 providing a framework for reducing efforts on items that don’t result in Improvement to free up time for activities that do.
This is maybe my favorite single sentence regarding EMS care, and it’s a ripe area for Quality Improvement.
“Diagnostic error is the greatest contributor to poor patient outcomes. If we don’t get the diagnosis right nothing we do is correct.” Maia Dorsett MD, PhP, FAEMS
@maiadorsett.bsky.social #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch
@maiadorsett.bsky.social #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch
January 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
This is maybe my favorite single sentence regarding EMS care, and it’s a ripe area for Quality Improvement.
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January 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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“We are seeing meaningful measurable to the quality of emergency medical care in the U.S. and around the world.”Nikki Little describing the impact of infusing improvement science throughout EMS. #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch #MedSky
January 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“We are seeing meaningful measurable to the quality of emergency medical care in the U.S. and around the world.”Nikki Little describing the impact of infusing improvement science throughout EMS. #NAEMSP #NAEMSP2025 #FirstWatch #MedSky
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The incredible @maiadorsett.bsky.social shares how the @naemsp.bsky.social Quality Course became the star program it is today!
#NAEMSP2025
#NAEMSP2025
January 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The incredible @maiadorsett.bsky.social shares how the @naemsp.bsky.social Quality Course became the star program it is today!
#NAEMSP2025
#NAEMSP2025
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@maiadorsett.bsky.social, @nikkiblittle911.bsky.social et al at are doing great work with the @NAEMSP Quality Improvement Course & kicking off #NAEMSP2025 discussing how it is quietly changing (improving) #EMS!
We’ve come a long way since the landmark paper to push this initiative forward.
We’ve come a long way since the landmark paper to push this initiative forward.
January 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@maiadorsett.bsky.social, @nikkiblittle911.bsky.social et al at are doing great work with the @NAEMSP Quality Improvement Course & kicking off #NAEMSP2025 discussing how it is quietly changing (improving) #EMS!
We’ve come a long way since the landmark paper to push this initiative forward.
We’ve come a long way since the landmark paper to push this initiative forward.
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Geneva Whitmore, of Global Medical Response presents on a tool to assess risk of violence in EMS encounters.
#NAEMSP2025
#NAEMSP2025
January 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Geneva Whitmore, of Global Medical Response presents on a tool to assess risk of violence in EMS encounters.
#NAEMSP2025
#NAEMSP2025
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The DEI committee meeting to a packed room. Doing phenomenal work to advance equity in #EMS workforce and care.
Wish I could capture the energy in this room.
#NAEMSP2025
Wish I could capture the energy in this room.
#NAEMSP2025
January 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The DEI committee meeting to a packed room. Doing phenomenal work to advance equity in #EMS workforce and care.
Wish I could capture the energy in this room.
#NAEMSP2025
Wish I could capture the energy in this room.
#NAEMSP2025
When @maiadorsett.bsky.social kicks off an afternoon of Quality sessions at #NAEMSP2025 she is not content with the paucity of audience members in the front row, and elects to walk the room. Sorry wallflowers, you get a presenter in close proximity!
January 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
When @maiadorsett.bsky.social kicks off an afternoon of Quality sessions at #NAEMSP2025 she is not content with the paucity of audience members in the front row, and elects to walk the room. Sorry wallflowers, you get a presenter in close proximity!
Learning about Community Purposed Resuscitation at #NAEMSP2025 from Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah. It’s a guarantee that you have disparities in your bystander CPR data, and there are demonstrated ways to improve those numbers.
January 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Learning about Community Purposed Resuscitation at #NAEMSP2025 from Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah. It’s a guarantee that you have disparities in your bystander CPR data, and there are demonstrated ways to improve those numbers.
The dynamic Dr. Ashley Huff delivering a terrific presentation on the challenges, and solutions, when your EMS work and EM work collide during a disaster. Another powerful and informative session at #NAEMSP2025
January 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The dynamic Dr. Ashley Huff delivering a terrific presentation on the challenges, and solutions, when your EMS work and EM work collide during a disaster. Another powerful and informative session at #NAEMSP2025
Four of the pillars of our Quality Improvement community getting Friday morning at #NAEMSP2025 started with a presentation on the evolution and current state of the NAEMSP Quality Improvement Course. What sessions are you most excited about today?
January 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Four of the pillars of our Quality Improvement community getting Friday morning at #NAEMSP2025 started with a presentation on the evolution and current state of the NAEMSP Quality Improvement Course. What sessions are you most excited about today?
This is one of the reasons I love the #NAEMSP2025 annual meeting. You get to learn lessons from 5 years of MIH experience at LA County Fire direct from Dr. Clayton Kazan.
January 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is one of the reasons I love the #NAEMSP2025 annual meeting. You get to learn lessons from 5 years of MIH experience at LA County Fire direct from Dr. Clayton Kazan.