Dr. Daniel Patterson is a clinician-scientist who studies safety in emergency care settings with special emphasis on safety culture, fatigue, shift work, sleep health, teamwork, medical errors and adverse events, and clinician injury in the prehospital EMS setting. He reviews the details of his work on this episode of the AirPod.
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Ryan Root RN, PHRN, CFRN
Sr. Professional II Flight Nurse
Years of Service – 1
STATMedEvac 2
As an experienced field provider and now a regional administrator, Brian Shaw, Deputy Director of the EMS West regional office has seen the EMS systems and profession from all sides. As Brian prepares to accept the role of Executive Director, what does he see in the future for the profession? Brian is fresh off the 2025 annual EMS educational symposium at 7 Springs with insights.
In April we recognize National Donate Life Month. Every nine minutes someone joins the national transplant waiting list in the United States. Unfortunately, every day we lose 17 people on that list as they pass away waiting for an organ. It’s truly a sad statistic, but there is hope, thanks to organ donors.
Living donation is a transplant option that can reduce wait times on the transplant waiting list and save lives with those who are in end-stage liver or kidney failure. The liver has the unique ability to regrow in just a few months, giving both the donor and the recipient a fully functioning liver. In addition, we may be born with two kidneys, but our body is capable of living with only one, giving a fighting chance to a patient in need.
One final statistic, on average, […]
Nicholas Podlogar, BA, FP-C, NRP
Years of service – 2.5
Sr. Professional Flight Paramedic II
STATMedEvac 2
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Jennifer Mummey NRP, FP-C
Sr. Professional Flight Paramedic II
Medevac 10
Years of service – 4
We are thrilled to announce the recipient of our 2024 Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES). This prestigious award honors staff who exemplify our five core values, which are the foundation of everything we do.
Congratulations to Tracy Dee, Communications Supervisor for STAT-MD! Tracy received heartfelt nominations from two of her employees, highlighting her exceptional dedication and service. The award was presented to Tracy on Friday, February 28th, while she was impressively multitasking—working a vacant Medical Coordinator shift and training two new medical coordinators.
Tracy’s nomination was filled with praise, including phrases like “above and beyond,” “constantly caring about others,” and “listens with empathy.” These qualities truly embody the spirit of the ACES award.
Please join us in congratulating Tracy for this well-deserved recognition.
CONGRATULATIONS TRACY!
Jana Beene, RN, PHRN, Flight Nurse
Years of service- 6 months
STATMedEvac 16
February is observed as National Cancer Prevention Month. This month aims to raise awareness about cancer prevention and encourage individuals to take proactive steps to educate and reduce their risks when it comes to cancer.
Nearly 1.9 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do about hereditary risks that are not controllable, but there are steps that you can take to better your odds. By attending annual doctor appointments and talking to your doctor about your risk factors, you can learn more about the preventative steps that you would need to take in order to help avoid a cancer diagnosis.
According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 40 percent of all cancer diagnoses can be linked to a preventable cause .While we can’t stop all forms of cancer, we can […]
