Daniel K. Kehoe President Bigfoot Labs The Rhythm Rescue of.

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Do you have the Rhythm?

• You slept with your uniform on when you started• You race out the door without shoes• You know what a “tool job” is• You still jump at the evening radio test• Your heart beats faster out of anticipation, not fear

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Rhythm is a GiftRhythm is a Gift

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What’s Your Story?What’s Your Story?

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My StoryMy Story

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Regulating the RhythmRegulating the Rhythm

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Finding and KeepingFinding and KeepingRescuers With a PulseRescuers With a Pulse

• Satisfaction in helping others (86.9%)Satisfaction in helping others (86.9%)– ““My heart is into it”My heart is into it”

• Community need (78.0%)Community need (78.0%)– ““I am duty bound”I am duty bound”

• Interest in EMS (72.6%)Interest in EMS (72.6%)– ““I want to help those who are hurting”I want to help those who are hurting”

• Interest in trauma care (59.9%)Interest in trauma care (59.9%)– ““I want to help people who are badly hurt”I want to help people who are badly hurt”

• Challenges of providing EMS care (52.2%)Challenges of providing EMS care (52.2%)– ““I like challenges and the danger and excitement of EMS”I like challenges and the danger and excitement of EMS”

Why People Get Into Volunteer EMS

Source: South Dakota Rural EMS Study

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Finding and KeepingFinding and KeepingRescuers With a PulseRescuers With a Pulse

• Time commitment (especially those with families)Time commitment (especially those with families)– ““I’m too busy”I’m too busy”

• Training requirements imposeTraining requirements impose– ““I can’t keep up with the new federal regs...”I can’t keep up with the new federal regs...”

• Loss of interestLoss of interest– ““My heart’s not in it anymore”My heart’s not in it anymore”

Why People Leave Volunteer EMS (top 3 reasons)

Source: Compilation from several EMS and political organization retention studies

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Restarting the Heart of Restarting the Heart of EMSEMS

Barrier Solution

“Too Busy”Shorter shift times

Use scheduling software

“Training Requirements”Use software/hardware to lessen paper

Outsource training to pros

“Loss of interest”Move away from “same old EMS”Find new things to do (ex: data)

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The Patient Advocate The Patient Advocate Team (PAT)Team (PAT)

Photo source: Harry Cutting Photography

“Rescue the Family”

Caring for Secondary Patients

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The Secondary Patient’s The Secondary Patient’s Emotional Golden HourEmotional Golden Hour

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Data in EMSData in EMS

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For more information:For more information:

Daniel K. KehoeDaniel K. KehoeBigfoot LabsBigfoot LabsP.O. Box 393P.O. Box 393Suffield, CT 06078-0393Suffield, CT 06078-0393

Email: dankehoe@bigfootlabs.comEmail: dankehoe@bigfootlabs.comPhone: (860) 668-2765Phone: (860) 668-2765

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