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Vegas AMR - Mass Casualty - Concert Response Team
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Jason Driggars, NRP, has been the Clinical Manager for American Medical Response, Nevada Operations since 2016, and manages employee training and development, and quality improvement activities. Jason began his EMS career in 2006 and earned a B.S. in Biology from Troy University in 2007. Over the past nine years with AMR, Jason has served as a paramedic, Field training Officer, Clinical Specialist, and Operations Manager, and currently serves on several EMS leadership committees at the Southern Nevada Health District. Before entering the EMS profession, Jason served in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 2006.
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Brandon Hunter, CCP, has been the Operations Manager for MedicWest Ambulance, Las Vegas since 2013, and leads a team of over 400 EMS providers and support personnel that respond to over 125,000 calls each year. Brandon began his EMS career in 2000 as an EMT in the California Bay Area, and in 2005, he became a paramedic, moved to Las Vegas, to work at MedicWest. During his tenure at
MedicWest, Brandon has served as a paramedic, Operations Supervisor, and Operations Administrator, and currently serves on the Southern Nevada Health District’s Medical Advisory Board. Brandon is an avid New Orleans Saints fan. |
Damon Schilling is the Government and Community Affairs Manager for AMR Nevada Operations and has served as the Public Information Officer since 2011, supporting over 900 EMS personnel. Damon was the primary spokesperson for AMR Las Vegas during the 01 Oct. incident, conducting dozens of interviews. Damon began his EMS career in 2003 as an EMT for SouthWest Ambulance in Las Vegas, and has also served as a Field Training Officer, Community Relations Coordinator, and Special Events Coordinator. Damon recently graduated from Nevada State College with a degree in Business Administration.
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Scott White has been the Regional Director for American Medical Response, Nevada Operations since 2013, leading a team of over 900 EMS providers and support personnel that respond to over 300,000 calls each year.
Scott began his EMS career in 1989 as Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy, serving tours of duty in Kuwait and Somalia. Scott left the Navy in 1995, becoming an EMT in Los Angeles, and has served in many leadership positions within AMR over the past 23 years, including eight years as the General Manager of AMR Los Angeles Operations. Under Scott’s leadership, AMR Los Angeles received the 2000 Business of the Year Award from the City of Palmdale, CA, and AMR Nevada Operations received the 2018 AMR Business Unit of the Year Award. Scott received the AMR President’s Award in 2009 and 2018, and is one of Southern Nevada’s 2018 Healthcare Headliners. |
Dr. Josiah Daily
Dr Daily is a native of Red Bay, Alabama. He started in the Fire service at the age of 16 with Pleasant Site
Volunteer Fire Department in Red Bay, Alabama. At the age of 18 he received his National Registry EMT
Basic. He volunteered and worked for a number of services while in college. After receiving his
Bachelor in Science Degree in Chemistry and Biology at University of Alabama in Huntsville. He attended
the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and received his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2006. Dr
Daily completed an internship at Physicians Medical Center Carraway in General Surgery. He also
completed a Residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama Birmingham in 2010. Dr
Daily has been working Community Emergency Medicine at several locations serving as Medical Director
and Chief Medical Officer.
Dr Daily is very active in Fire and EMS serving as Assistant Fire Chief for the Fairview Volunteer Fire
Department in Cullman AL. He also serves as Medical Director for the Cullman County Association of
Volunteer Fire Departments, Gadsden Fire Department, Advantage EMS, and Amed EMS.
Dr Daily is partner and Medical Director in Emergency Services Education and Consulting, focusing on
quality training for EMS Providers.
Dr Daily also serves as Deputy Coroner for Cullman County Alabama.
Dr Daily is a Partner in Doctors Diet of Central Alabama and Doctors Diet of South Tennessee, focusing
on medical directed weight loss where patient safety is a priority.
Dr Daily is also Partner/Chief Medical Officer for U&E Healthcare and Consulting, focusing on
improvement in quality and efficiency of patient care within emergency departments and hospitals.
Volunteer Fire Department in Red Bay, Alabama. At the age of 18 he received his National Registry EMT
Basic. He volunteered and worked for a number of services while in college. After receiving his
Bachelor in Science Degree in Chemistry and Biology at University of Alabama in Huntsville. He attended
the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and received his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2006. Dr
Daily completed an internship at Physicians Medical Center Carraway in General Surgery. He also
completed a Residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama Birmingham in 2010. Dr
Daily has been working Community Emergency Medicine at several locations serving as Medical Director
and Chief Medical Officer.
Dr Daily is very active in Fire and EMS serving as Assistant Fire Chief for the Fairview Volunteer Fire
Department in Cullman AL. He also serves as Medical Director for the Cullman County Association of
Volunteer Fire Departments, Gadsden Fire Department, Advantage EMS, and Amed EMS.
Dr Daily is partner and Medical Director in Emergency Services Education and Consulting, focusing on
quality training for EMS Providers.
Dr Daily also serves as Deputy Coroner for Cullman County Alabama.
Dr Daily is a Partner in Doctors Diet of Central Alabama and Doctors Diet of South Tennessee, focusing
on medical directed weight loss where patient safety is a priority.
Dr Daily is also Partner/Chief Medical Officer for U&E Healthcare and Consulting, focusing on
improvement in quality and efficiency of patient care within emergency departments and hospitals.
Ms. Kim Stanley
Kim has been with EMS|MC since 2003 and serves as their Chief Customer Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. For more than a decade, Kim was employed with Medicare as the EMS Policy Liaison. Working in conjunction with CMS and various State committees, she developed many key reimbursement policies at both the carrier and Federal levels. As an advocate for EMS Providers, she continues to serve on various reimbursement committees and contract advisory groups at the state and national level. Kim is a frequent presenter at EMS conferences and a nationally recognized expert on EMS billing practices, compliance and Medicare policy.
Ms. Dana Mcdonald
Dana McDonald has been a flight paramedic since 2008. She is the Base Clinical Lead and is currently a multi discipline instructor with AHA and NAEMT. She is also currently involved in several critical care paramedic programs. Dana loves being able to fly and take care of patients as well as being as active as possible in outreach education. She became an instructor with Emergency Services Education and Consulting, LLC in 2017 and conducts many of their hands on A&P labs. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, baking, and relaxing at home.
Mr. Chris Kelly
Chris is an attorney who focuses on the ambulance industry. He writes regularly for EMS World and sits on the magazine’s editorial advisory board. He has also co-authored two books on HIPAA for EMS and ambulance services. He has been an adjunct professor for Virginia College, teaching Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration and Health Law and Ethics. Chris represents many ambulance services in Medicare audits and formal investigations, State licensing issues, contracting issues, overpayment appeals and other EMS related issues, winning several cases that have had major impact on ambulance reimbursement in the U.S. He is also a contributor to various other EMS publications and is a frequent lecturer at State and National EMS meetings and conferences
Mr. Tim phalen
Tim Phalen has provided ECG education to over 75,000 healthcare providers in the United States, Canada, and overseas. He is recognized for his easy-to-understand approach, his relaxed style, and his audiences frequently state that they learned more about ECG’s in one day of his class than they had in all the previous years. Tim was recognized by the American Heart Association in the 1997 ACLS Textbook, has written journal articles, authored The 12-lead ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction and co-authored The 12-lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Ms. Maggie Adams
Maggie Adams is the president of EMS Financial Services, with 25 years’ experience in the ambulance industry as a business owner and reimbursement and compliance consultant. Known for a practical approach and winning presentation style, Maggie has worked with medical transportation providers and billing companies of all kinds to support their billing, auditing, and documentation training efforts.
In the past year, Maggie trained thousands of EMS field providers and billers nationwide on EMS billing and EMS documentation compliance. Maggie is a Cum Laude graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. For
In the past year, Maggie trained thousands of EMS field providers and billers nationwide on EMS billing and EMS documentation compliance. Maggie is a Cum Laude graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. For
Dr. John Whapham
Dr. Whapham, an Illinois native, is a multi-specialty trained stroke and critical-care neurologist. He is experienced in diagnostic cerebral/ spinal angiography and neuroendovascular surgery. He is also experienced in cerebrovascular telemedicine and stroke program infrastructure development.
Dr. Whapham received his Bachelors of Science degree from the College of Science University of Notre Dame. After teaching high school biology, chemistry and physics, he earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed a year-long residency in transitional medicine at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit and a three year residency in neurology at Detroit Medical Center.
He completed a fellowship in stroke/neuro-critical care at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. He also completed fellowships in diagnostic cerebral angiography and endovascular neurosurgery at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Whapham earned a Master’s degree for his work in cellular and chemical mechanisms of ischemic brain injury.
Dr. Whapham received his Bachelors of Science degree from the College of Science University of Notre Dame. After teaching high school biology, chemistry and physics, he earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed a year-long residency in transitional medicine at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit and a three year residency in neurology at Detroit Medical Center.
He completed a fellowship in stroke/neuro-critical care at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. He also completed fellowships in diagnostic cerebral angiography and endovascular neurosurgery at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Whapham earned a Master’s degree for his work in cellular and chemical mechanisms of ischemic brain injury.
Ms. Robin Lewis
Robin Lewis is a Senior Provider Network Consultant for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. She has worked with BCBS since 1988 and has served in Provider Network Services since 1997. She currently focuses on behavioral health programs, lab networks, and ambulance, along with other various duties. Her previous positions at BCBS have included Medicare Customer Service and Medicare Auditing. Prior to joining BCBS, she was an Intermediate EMT and worked at the former Chilton County Medical Center. She also served in the Alabama National Guard and US Army Reserves for 13 years. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.
Mr. Daniel Mills
Daniel M. Mills is a 16-year veteran in fire and EMS in Alabama. Daniel was a professional firefighter for over 12 years before leaving the fire service to fly full time as a flight paramedic. He has been a critical care flight paramedic for over 5 years now, as well as a trauma/neuro researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a veteran of the US Navy where he served as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman with the United States Marine Corp for 8 years. Daniel has overseas time to the Middle East, Africa and Spain. He has been an educator now for over 10 years. He currently flies full time and teaches for the Special Operations medical community.
Ms. Becky Ross
Becky Ross is a North Carolina Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of healthcare, hospital and nursing administration experience. Becky has served in executive roles of Patient Safety, Quality, and Patient Experience as well as Emergency Services, both at a major academic medical center in Eastern NC. Prior to that, she served as a Chief Nursing Officer in a rural community hospital. She has 16 years of experience as a transport/flight nurse to include management oversight of a critical care ground and rotor wing program in Eastern NC. She is currently employed with Metro Aviation as a Director of Transport Business Services. Becky earned her MBA with a concentration in Health Care Administration in 2003 and holds the certifications of a Certified Professional in HealthCare Quality (CPHQ) and a Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE). She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, National Association of Healthcare Quality, and the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association. Becky resides in North Carolina and was a North Carolina Great 100 Nurses Recipient in 2014.
Key Note: Mr. Randolph Mantooth
Actor RANDOLPH MANTOOTH’s portrayal of Firefighter/Paramedic Johnny Gage, on NBC’s ground-breaking series “Emergency!” left an indelible mark on the history of Fire Service and EMS. Of the millions who grew up watching the show in the 1970's, many discovered their life’s calling and became firefighters, paramedics, ER nurses and ER doctors. Randy is thrilled to be traveling the speaking circuit again, reconnecting with firefighters and paramedics all over the country. It has become his personal mission to reach out to firefighters, increasing their awareness of on-the-job health risks, particularly those relating to CO exposure-- carbon monoxide -- a deadly gas that almost claimed his own life while shooting the show.
For updates and more information visit www.RandolphMantooth.com
For updates and more information visit www.RandolphMantooth.com
Mr. Tyler Christifulli
Tyler Christifulli (@christifulli88) is a flight paramedic for LifeLink iii in St Paul, Minnesota. He is the co-creator for FOAMfrat blog and podcast, and educator for FlightBridgeED. Coming up on 11 years in EMS, Tyler is focused on innovating the ways in which we teach emergency medicine.
Mr. Allen Wolfe
Allen is currently a Critical Care Clinical Specialist and the Director of Clinical Education for Air Methods Corporation in Denver, Colorado. He oversees the clinical training and education for LifeSaver, Med Flight, Baptist Lifeflight and Air Life Georgia. Allen received his BS in Nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and his MSN in Critical Care Nursing at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. He has 34 years in Critical Care nursing and helicopter medevac experience. Allen has lectured nationally and internationally in variety of topics. He has spoken at the University of Cambridge in Oxford, England and the European Trauma conference in Malmo, Sweden. He is one of the editors of Patient Transport -Principles and Practice textbook which is the industry standard.
Dr. Will Ferguson
Dr. Ferguson started his career in Emergency Care in the Emergency Department at Charity Hospital of New Orleans after completing his BSN from the University of Mississippi in 1992. He had previously obtained his basic EMT via National Registry. Then, after almost 14 years in Emergency Nursing in several states, including flight nursing, he transitioned into Emergency Medicine by completing medical school at East Tennessee State University in 2010.
Afterwards, he completed both an Emergency Medicine Residency, where he served as Chief Resident and a Fellowship in EMS at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been married to his wife, Susan, for over 20 years and they have 3 children, Will, 18, Rose, 16, and Audrey, 5. Dr. Ferguson is currently an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Assistant Director of the Office of EMS here at UAB. He is a huge advocate for EMS and runs Alabama EMS Challenge with monthly lectures for free EMS education. Dr. Ferguson is the Medical Director for multiple agencies.
Afterwards, he completed both an Emergency Medicine Residency, where he served as Chief Resident and a Fellowship in EMS at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been married to his wife, Susan, for over 20 years and they have 3 children, Will, 18, Rose, 16, and Audrey, 5. Dr. Ferguson is currently an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Assistant Director of the Office of EMS here at UAB. He is a huge advocate for EMS and runs Alabama EMS Challenge with monthly lectures for free EMS education. Dr. Ferguson is the Medical Director for multiple agencies.
Mr. Shane Driver
Shane Driver has served the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community since 1992 with an extensive background in fire service and fire service administration, ground ambulance service and ambulance administration, helicopter based EMS (HEMS), and EMS education. Shane is a multifaceted instructor and has served privately as well as on the adjunct staff at The Alabama Fire College and The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a recognized instructor through the United States Department of Transportation, Alabama Fire College, American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Emergency Care & Safety Institute, and International Trauma Life Support. In 2007 he established ESEC, LLC to further pre-hospital education and offer clinical and managerial guidance to both EMS and Fire Systems.
Joseph Burn Center
Jocelyn Hills began her career in the northeast but has become an honorary Georgian after spending nearly half of her life in our wonderful state. She joined the Joseph M. Still Burn team nearly 16 years ago after working as a both a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner in other burn centers and subsequently realized the connection she felt with these particular patients and their families. Even when she explored other medical specialties, her heart drew her back to the caring for these incredible patients.
Ms. Hills has a passion for travel and experiencing other cultures. She hails from a large family and relishes the opportunity to introduce her numerous nieces and nephews to new adventures. Each day she is thankful that she has been involved in such an vibrant practice of continually pursuing the work of elevating the level of burn care and returning her patients to active, fulfilling lives. Each day she lives her passion.
Ms. Hills has a passion for travel and experiencing other cultures. She hails from a large family and relishes the opportunity to introduce her numerous nieces and nephews to new adventures. Each day she is thankful that she has been involved in such an vibrant practice of continually pursuing the work of elevating the level of burn care and returning her patients to active, fulfilling lives. Each day she lives her passion.
Ms. Dana Grubbs
Dana Grubbs is the Program Coordinator for the Alabama 9-1-1 Board. Prior to joining the Alabama 9-1-1 Board, Mrs. Grubbs worked as a Paramedic for Haynes Ambulance where she was employed for 19 years. Mrs. Grubbs also serves as a certified firefighter and instructor for the Pike Road Fire Department. Mrs. Grubbs holds numerous instructor certifications and thoroughly enjoys teaching public safety professionals. She is currently enrolled at Jacksonville State University, where she is working to complete her bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management. Mrs. Grubbs spends her free time working on event coordination, renovation projects, and crafting.
Mr. Shannon Stephens
Shannon Stephens, Critical Care Paramedic, has worked in EMS for over 25 years. He is currently a faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Director of the Alabama Resuscitation Center. He also serves as a Research Scientist for the UAB Center for Cardiovascular Biology. He has served as Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine from 1998 - present. He has published several manuscripts and presented nationally and internationally on EMS-related topics. As an EMS field provider, an EMS educator, and an EMS researcher, he has focused his efforts on collaborative clinical trial networks, to build a body of evidence to advance and improve prehospital emergency care. He has served as a Program Director for several federally funded clinical trial networks, focused on resuscitation science and bioethics. He actively serves on several national, state, and local committees and is a member of the American Heart Association, Project Management Institute, the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians.
Mr. James Norris
James “Pete” Norris is the Emergency Medical Services Program Director at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham Alabama. He received his B.S. from Jacksonville State University and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He attended the Regional Technical Institute (RTI) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for his Paramedic. Mr. Norris gained an interest in EMS and Emergency Response while a Cadet in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and responding to various Search and Rescue operations and disaster response missions. He has served with CAP since 1967 and continues to serve as the Chief of Operations Support at the program’s National Headquarters at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Mr. Norris has worked in law enforcement as a patrol and tactical officer, detective and forensic investigator; as well as a park ranger. He has also worked as a Health, Safety, and Disaster Specialist for the American Red Cross. Mr. Norris has worked for ambulance services in the Birmingham, Alabama metro area as a Paramedic, QA/QI officer and a field supervisor before going to Jefferson State Community College as part of the initial staff. He currently resides in Birmingham with his wife, Cheryl and is the father of a son and daughter and grandfather to a grandson and granddaughter. He can be contacted at jnorris@jeffersonstate.edu.
Mr. Andrew Steward
Andrew brings more than 15 years of experience in emergency services to his role with Medic-CE; having a particular focus in education. He holds numerous credentials in education in both the fire and EMS industries and also holds memberships with the NAEMT and NAEMSE. Andrew served as a Fire Lieutenant having oversight of training and has taught for a number of EMS programs having worked for busy 911 services in both suburban and urban areas as well as within a university-based critical care transport system. Andrew remains active in the industry still working on a regular basis as a paramedic for Harleysville Area EMS. He currently holds an Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and is
pursuing his Bachelor’s in Emergency Management with a minor in Homeland Security through Waldorf University.
pursuing his Bachelor’s in Emergency Management with a minor in Homeland Security through Waldorf University.
Ms. Amber Payne Gregory
Amber is a seasoned Emergency Medicine and Flight Nurse having been in Nursing for 15 years. Her previous experience prior to AirMed has been in the Emergency Department as a Charge Nurse as well as Senior Flight Nurse and Clinical Base Educator with Air Methods, Corporation. She was also in
Leadership with Omniflight Helicopters as a Regional Educator. She is an Instructor in BLS, ACLS and PALS as well as a Course Faculty for TNCC and ENPC. She has also presented at the local and state level in continuing education conferences for Emergency Nurses, Pre-Hospital Providers and other Healthcare
Providers.
Amber started with AirMed in August of 2014 as a Clinical Coordinator. After completing her Executive MBA from Auburn University in May 2015 she was placed in her current role of Director of Medical Operations at AirMed International in Birmingham, AL. She also has certification as a Certified Medical
Transport Executive. As of last year, Amber was also a contributing author in the publication put out by the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association, “Critical Care Core Curriculum”.
Leadership with Omniflight Helicopters as a Regional Educator. She is an Instructor in BLS, ACLS and PALS as well as a Course Faculty for TNCC and ENPC. She has also presented at the local and state level in continuing education conferences for Emergency Nurses, Pre-Hospital Providers and other Healthcare
Providers.
Amber started with AirMed in August of 2014 as a Clinical Coordinator. After completing her Executive MBA from Auburn University in May 2015 she was placed in her current role of Director of Medical Operations at AirMed International in Birmingham, AL. She also has certification as a Certified Medical
Transport Executive. As of last year, Amber was also a contributing author in the publication put out by the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association, “Critical Care Core Curriculum”.
Mr. Robert Galvin
Robert J. Galvin III, NRP, FP-C, MsP
An Army veteran who served as a Communications Chief while stationed with the 317th Combat Engineer Battalion overseas in Frankfurt, Germany, earning several awards for his meritorious service. Upon return, he worked several different jobs and even spent 3 years homeless before finding his true passion for helping others.
He started his EMS career in 1996 as an EMT/Paramedic and has been a Certified Flight Paramedic for the past 16 years with over 1700 patient flights. In 2010 he became a Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Master Practitioner and utilizes his experience and knowledge with the psychological assessment tool to assist others through Life Coaching, Teambuilding, and Conflict Management. A Just Culture Champion, he has been instrumental in the Air Evac organizational implementation of a Just Culture. He is one of six certified CISM Team Leaders within Air Evac and has been providing CISM responses for over 10 years.
Robert currently serves as Regional Manager of Patient Care Services for Air Evac EMS, Inc. He is responsible for overseeing Patient Care, Quality Assurance, and Educational initiatives for 50 Emergency Helicopter Bases, 400+ Flight Paramedics and Flight Nurses, and a team of 5 Medical Directors throughout the States of AL, GA, TN, KY, OH, VA, and WV.
More than 98,000 deaths per year are caused by medical errors, the number six leading cause of deaths in the United States. One reason for this wide spread problem is failure to report these errors due to fear of punitive actions, lawsuits, and loss of public confidence. Fear and mistrust has caused a trend of cover- ups, falsification of records, and blaming rather than one of transparency and honesty. A Just Culture program is one option to help administrators develop the culture needed for reporting systems to be implemented.
An Army veteran who served as a Communications Chief while stationed with the 317th Combat Engineer Battalion overseas in Frankfurt, Germany, earning several awards for his meritorious service. Upon return, he worked several different jobs and even spent 3 years homeless before finding his true passion for helping others.
He started his EMS career in 1996 as an EMT/Paramedic and has been a Certified Flight Paramedic for the past 16 years with over 1700 patient flights. In 2010 he became a Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Master Practitioner and utilizes his experience and knowledge with the psychological assessment tool to assist others through Life Coaching, Teambuilding, and Conflict Management. A Just Culture Champion, he has been instrumental in the Air Evac organizational implementation of a Just Culture. He is one of six certified CISM Team Leaders within Air Evac and has been providing CISM responses for over 10 years.
Robert currently serves as Regional Manager of Patient Care Services for Air Evac EMS, Inc. He is responsible for overseeing Patient Care, Quality Assurance, and Educational initiatives for 50 Emergency Helicopter Bases, 400+ Flight Paramedics and Flight Nurses, and a team of 5 Medical Directors throughout the States of AL, GA, TN, KY, OH, VA, and WV.
More than 98,000 deaths per year are caused by medical errors, the number six leading cause of deaths in the United States. One reason for this wide spread problem is failure to report these errors due to fear of punitive actions, lawsuits, and loss of public confidence. Fear and mistrust has caused a trend of cover- ups, falsification of records, and blaming rather than one of transparency and honesty. A Just Culture program is one option to help administrators develop the culture needed for reporting systems to be implemented.
Dr. Shea Duerring
Dr. Shea Duerring serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He begin his career at Virginia Beach EMS as a paramedic in 2007. He serves as a SEMCC member for the Alabama Department of EMS. He has a huge interest in making EMS and pediatrics a huge success.
Mr. Brent Williams
Brent has been licensed as a paramedic in Michigan since the late 1970’s. He is also a graduate of the 33rd Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 1983. He has taught numerous EMS related courses at Lansing Community College, Michigan; and majored in Journalism at Central Michigan University.
Mr. Brent Dierking
Mr. Dierking started his EMS career in 1981 as a EMT-Basic and completed Paramedic training in 1982. His work in private sector EMS prompted the University of South Alabama to engage him as an Instructor in their EMS training program and primary coordinator for specialty courses such as ACLS, PALS and ATLS. During this time, Mr. Dierking worked as the project coordinator for the State of Alabama’s first EMS for Children grant and was selected to represent the state as the first Paramedic to attend EMS for Children training at Washington’s National Children’s Hospital.
Mr. Dierking left the world of academia in 1989 to return to private sector EMS. Having served in multiple operational roles over the years, he held positions as the Vice President/General Manager for AMR operations located in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Additionally he served as AMR’s Regional Vice President for Business Development. He was particularly known for his expertise with deployment practices and ability to reverse the course of underperforming business units.
Today, Mr. Dierking serves as a regional manager for NorthStar EMS, Inc., headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is responsible for providing multi-site EMS oversight and direction to meet performance standards based on short and long-term business strategies. He works with the leadership team to continuously develop, implement, and enhance integrated operations in business development strategies to ensure NEMS' competitive success in the local markets. He also ensures superior customer relations through regular visits with contracted and prospective clients while playing a key role in arranging and providing education, support and services that will contribute to the success of local community/business relations.
He serves as a frequent speaker on EMS topics including the American Ambulance Association and Mississippians for EMS.
Mr. Dierking left the world of academia in 1989 to return to private sector EMS. Having served in multiple operational roles over the years, he held positions as the Vice President/General Manager for AMR operations located in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Additionally he served as AMR’s Regional Vice President for Business Development. He was particularly known for his expertise with deployment practices and ability to reverse the course of underperforming business units.
Today, Mr. Dierking serves as a regional manager for NorthStar EMS, Inc., headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is responsible for providing multi-site EMS oversight and direction to meet performance standards based on short and long-term business strategies. He works with the leadership team to continuously develop, implement, and enhance integrated operations in business development strategies to ensure NEMS' competitive success in the local markets. He also ensures superior customer relations through regular visits with contracted and prospective clients while playing a key role in arranging and providing education, support and services that will contribute to the success of local community/business relations.
He serves as a frequent speaker on EMS topics including the American Ambulance Association and Mississippians for EMS.
Stryker neuro Mr. Ken Dunaway
- Partnered with Stryker Corporation and Pfiedler Enterprises
- 14 years of experience in the Neuro Interventional Industry
- Involved in hundreds of interventional stroke and aneurysm cases in the bi-plane suite with physicians throughout the United States
- Helped launch the 1st generation of mechanical devices for the endovascular treatment of ischemic stroke.
- Currently launching the latest technology of stent retrievers with Stryker Corporation.