Word on the Street

Word on the Street (WOTS) podcasts and articles from @ukrobl-US based British EMS Leader, Writer, Broadcaster and Veteran Rob Lawrence. #FOAMed

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

A message from COO, Rob Lawrence
I'm taking the liberty of writing to you all on this, my final day at RAA. It has been an absolute honor to serve in RVA for the last nine years to be and to be a part of this world class organization that is truly a global thought leader in EMS.

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

A tale of 5 cities! As we close off our WOTS coverage we wanted to pay tribute to our proactive and forward thinking team. You may not be aware, but Richmond as a City name is very popular around the globe and have, received calls on our business line from different places!

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

COO @UKROBL immersed himself in an Active Shooter Virtual Reality Program while judging at today’s @VCUHealth @VCU_Surgery Rao Ivatury Trauma Symposium... his verdict.. Mind blowing reality and simulation.

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

ICYMI - follow the link for the @GregMcQuadeCBS6 story on the @Panamtrauma observership story : Ecuadoran doctors learn life lessons in Richmond. https://t.co/IV2NueSBsB

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

“The best thing to improve healthcare in my country is to become a doctor and give the best part of me.” Ecuadoran Dr. Juana Cordero, learning skills from from #RVA surgeons and EMT's of @VCU_Surgery & @RAAEMS watch @GregMcQuadeCBS6 "Heroes Among Us" 6pm Tonight @CBS6

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

Good morning #RVA. The day shift is on deck & monitoring the city. The morning commute will be slushy/icy especially around bridges. Drive at a safe speed, keep your distance, eyes on the road, hands on the wheel NO TXTs! @RichmondReady

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

We were delighted to support the #RVA Friends of Floyd Avenue Community CPR. Organized by @StephLoukaMD
Dr Louka and EM Fellow husband @rahnkahn daughter Evie stopped breathing in Day Care and required CPR which was delivered by her teacher.

[JEMS - EMS @jemsconnect]

In Pinellas County, Fla., Hurricane Irma was a challenging test of disaster planning for Sunstar Paramedics, whose employees worked with government officials and agencies, local fire departments and strike teams before, during and after the storm. https://t.co/mXLlpUyizr

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

Last Friday we marked the fifth annual visit of MHA students from Taiwan's Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU). The students recieved a lecture on High Value EMS systems and the use of information in every aspect of the operation to optimize service delivery.

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

RAA, @VCUHealth & @Panamtrauma are to be featured on @CBS6 for our international outreach. @CBS6 @GregMcQuadeCBS6 spent time filming a story for his ‘Heroes Amongst Us’ series. Drs Francisco Martinez & Juana Cordero from Ecuador are featured, which will air #RVA on March 22nd.

[Stephanie Louka @StephLoukaMD]

Can't say enough good things about my fellowship training! @RAAEMS , @HenricoFire , @VSPPIO , thanks for your help! https://t.co/lbrBeMYSek

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

The March New Employee Orientation Class now all move on to their 20 full field shifts under the guidance of RAAs FTOs. In the last 2wks they have covered briefings, lectures & classes to prepare them for the ‘on the street’ #RVA phase of their training. Welcome to RAA guys.

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

It was #CPR Sunday all over #RVA today. Great citizens spent time learning to call 911 and Push Hard and Fast in both English and En Espanol. Full story in next weeks #WOTS

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

Congratulations to Paramedic James “Scott” Kiniry - named as a @amerambassoc ‘Stars of Life’recipient 2018. Scott has the distinction of accomplishing the highest number ROSCs in a year and In 2017, he received the OMDs Paramedic of the Year.. Well done Scott

[American Ambulance Association @amerambassoc]

Read the statement sent to @NBCNightlyNews @ericsalzman for the #ambulance #balancebilling story. #EMS cares deeply about patients: it is why we do what we do. FYI, the out-of-network issue is often caused by #insurance cos' unfair negotiation techniques. https://t.co/i8hAeRT9gB

[AIMHI @AIMHI_MIH]

#AIMHISundayNews ICYMI: North Carolina Health merger on hold. https://t.co/AM2xreh3V4

[Ray Barishansky @rbarishansky]

Got some #prehospital research? Submit your abstract today to the Prehospital Care Research Forum at #emsworldexpo2018 https://t.co/D5ieV3UQcr … @prehospresearch @EMSWorldNews @hp_ems

[AIMHI @AIMHI_MIH]

#AIMHISundayNews We hope you ‘Sprung Forward’ this morning! If you aren’t thinking about a shift to Value not Volume, this may assist you https://t.co/Ag0c9o1Qro

[AIMHI @AIMHI_MIH]

#AIMHISundayNews MIH is well placed to conduct ‘Arrival Avoidance’ and prevent unnecessary ER trips. https://t.co/w30gM3eUE8

[AIMHI @AIMHI_MIH]

#AIMHISundayNews Reimbursement - ED could also stand for Emergency Decision! https://t.co/oIYFA4uMyS