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Daniel K. KehoeDaniel K. KehoePresidentPresident
Bigfoot LabsBigfoot Labs
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““TakeTake100 people100 peopleand expose themand expose themto the same crisis . . .”to the same crisis . . .”
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What exactly isWhat exactly isthethe
Rhythm of Rescue?Rhythm of Rescue?
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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
The Rhythmof Rescue
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What’s Your Story?What’s Your Story?
The Rhythmof Rescue
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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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Contactrelatives
Psychologicalbenefits for the family
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Long termsupport
Physical benefits for primary
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Data in EMSData in EMS
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The Spectrum of HelpThe Spectrum of Help
No Help TheUltimateRescuer
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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: [email protected]: [email protected]: (860) 668-2765Phone: (860) 668-2765
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