Many in our line of work feel like we’re left out from decision making. Whether it be by a Chief, committee, or company, those of us actually doing the patient care feel as though we are largely ignored. We never seem to get a seat at the table when budgets are doled out, yet EMS is growing into the #1 requested public service. So what do we do? Make our own table.
From the folks that brought you the Chronicles of EMS and Level Zero comes a brand new round table discussion series bringing together those shaping the future of EMS.
Join the conversation HERE.
These are upcoming episodes:
Season #1 – Episode#1
“EMS 2.0” February 13th 11 AM PST
LIVE in studio:
Justin Schorr Host
Mark Glencorse Host
Chris Kaiser
The discussion will focus on what it means and what it could envelope. Discuss ways to find EMS 2.0 content, bloggers, authors etc. Focusing on younger members, technology, EMS based EMS, the role of the paramedic in the next 20 years. Everyone at the table will be there for it, let’s discuss it. And what exaclty does Chris Kaiser mean when he writes about EMS based EMS?
Our filming will begin at 11AM Pacific time and the chat room at will serve as a spring board to new discussions based on your thoughts and opinions. Listen in and leave your comments, we are listening. Then tune in at a later date to see if your topic was included in this new show, Chronicles of EMS: A Seat at the Table.
Season #1 – Episode #2
“The Chronicles Effect” February 13th 12:30 PM PST
LIVE in studio:
Justin Schorr Host
Mark Glencorse Host
Dr Keith Wesley MD FACEP
Natalie Quebodeaux
What is it about this show that drew a 23 year old paramedic from Louisiana and an accomplished MD from Wisconsin to watch a 15 minute web show in person? Can this spread to more open dialogue between field staff and medical direction? What effect will the series have on the profession of EMS? On the trade? On the industry? We hope to get reactions about the premiere episode of this exciting new series as well as where additional episodes could take us.
If there were unanswered questions from the show, Mark and Justin will be on hand to answer them in person for this exciting new interview series, as well as online here.
Season #1 – Episode #3
“Blogging/Social Media in EMS” February 13th 2 PM PST
LIVE in studio:
Justin Schorr Host
Mark Glencorse Host
Dr Keith Wesley MD FACEP
Chris Kaiser
Sam Bradley, MICP
Our new series continues in rapid succession to take advantage of people in town for the Chronicles of EMS premiere event. The third episode in our first season sits a full table to discuss the role of social media and blogs in the future of EMS. The definition of a blog in this profession has changed even in the last 12 months. More anonymous bloggers are coming out from hiding to make a difference, but will that be enough? Can reading a blog post be as inspirational, educational and legitimate in the eyes of regulators as an article in a trade journal? Will the print and online worlds grow together or apart? Let’s find out.Is it helping? Are we overstepping the bounds of HIPAA? Is this all education, entertainment, both? Dr Wesley called out bloggers on the EMS Garage, does he still feel the same? And if he does, does the fact that more bloggers are coming out help or hinder his original comments. Where do we draw the line between education and entertainment or should there not be a line?
And what would a conversation about social television and new media be without a live chat room, right? Join us at 2PM Pacific time at to not only get a sneak peek (listen?) at the panel’s discussion, but we’ll be monitoring the chat room for your comments and questions to not only be included, but to guide the discussion further.
And watch for more details about future episodes in your area. If you’ve always wanted a seat at the table, drop me an email at thehappymedic@gmail.com and pull up a chair, let’s talk.
