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Insights: Effective EMS Oversight – the “R” Theorem
In the previous "Insights" column, I outlined the reasons why EMS needs effective oversight - but many of you are surely waiting in major anticipation to read my opinion on what "effective" really means.

Apr 7, 2008, 10:21:34 AM


Insights: Why we Need Effective State and Federal Oversight
State and federal agencies charged with the responsibility to oversee EMS operations and organizations are often viewed with disdain by EMS providers.  Our palms sweat as we near "inspection time", unexpected letters with return addresses of "ABC State EMS Office" tend to cause PVCs in even the most secure service chief or director, and the pages upon pages of statutes and administrative rules can cause the worst insomniac to doze off.

Mar 3, 2008, 11:02:09 AM


Insights Feedback from Stephen R. Wirth, Esq.


Jan 13, 2008, 6:05:43 PM


Insights: Insanity Defined...


Jan 13, 2008, 1:59:01 PM


How much is too much? Feedback from José Matias


Dec 11, 2007, 8:21:30 AM


Insights: How Much is Too Much?
To coin the tag line from Bill O'Reilly, "You are about to enter the 'No-Spin' zone".   Hang on to your hats boys and girls for a soap box speech like none other!

Nov 15, 2007, 11:42:17 AM


Insights Feedback: Chuck Kearns - Knowing Your Limitations


Sep 18, 2007, 9:57:29 PM


Knowing Your Limitations
"You've certainly experienced this in your own life.   For instance, you're involved in a critical technical or important theoretical discussion that becomes a battle if wits, when you suddenly realize you are unarmed."

Sep 18, 2007, 9:57:30 AM


Dale Feedback: Who Decides?


Jul 9, 2007, 1:44:10 PM


Shrader Feedback: Who Decides?


Jul 9, 2007, 9:55:54 AM



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