Burnout is a growing concern across healthcare, but how deep does it run in EMS, and what’s the real cost? In this episode, we explore a national survey of EMS clinicians that uncovers critical insights into well-being, workforce stability, and what might be driving providers away from the profession. Join us to find out how burnout is measured, why it matters more than ever, and what the data reveal about the future of the EMS workforce.

Violence against EMS clinicians is rising—but what if we could see it coming? This month’s Journal Club explores Aggressive Behavior Risk Assessment Tool for EMS (ABRAT-EMS), a simple yet powerful 3-item checklist that helps identify potentially violent patients before transport. With strong sensitivity and specificity, this tool could be a game-changer for EMS safety. Tune in as our panel dives into how it works, what it means for frontline providers, and where it fits into broader violence prevention strategies.

Article: Aggressive Behavior Risk Assessment Tool for Emergency Medical Services https://www-sciencedirect-com.libproxy.uthscsa.edu/science/article/pii/S2688115225000530

For EMS clinicians, clinical judgment involves higher-order thinking, beginning with clinical reasoning and culminating in clinical decision-making. Existing frameworks suggest that other constructs like leadership and communication may also influence clinical judgment. This evaluation aimed to determine whether leadership and communication are integrated within the broader concept of clinical judgment. Presented Live from Accreditcon 2025.

Article: Understanding higher-order constructs of leadership and communication in EMS clinical judgment https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-024-06282-5