#SBCoFD introducesLeigh Christine Overton-EMS Training Supervisor Qualifications: RN, MICN, CEN, NAEMSE Certified EMS Educator, ACLS, PALS, BLS Instructor, TNCC Experience: Over eight years with County Fire Role in the Department: I was hired to coordinate EMS education and change the way we provide EMS education, as well as to coordinate CQI and deliver it to ICEMA. There are over 13 external and six internal committees that Leslie, John and I are involved with at the county and statewide level. Being a part of these committees directly impacts the way EMS is delivered throughout the county, state and federal level. We are a giant player in EMS operations throughout the county and our input is vital. The decisions made and discussed at these meetings affect our day to day operations and the way we deliver service. External Committees I am involved with: • EMS Officers • North, West and East End CQI • ICEMA Central QI • ICEMA Medical Advisory • ICEMA System Advisory • Cal Chiefs EMS Section • EMS Nurse Network • Cal Nep (fire nurse’s section of Cal Chiefs) • California EMS for Children • County Emergency Medical Care • CONFIRE JPA Data meetings • American Heart Association Instructor Network, Greater L.A. • Cal MAT • DMAT We are also involved in internal committees and contribute to the agenda when necessary. Those meeting would include: • DC Ops • Ops Leadership • Training Officers • Support Services • EMS Equipment • EMS Operations • and others … In the past eight years the EMS Section of the Training and Safety Division has grown. We used to be a part of the global training division, but today we are named separately and have our own budget. With the expertise of the EMS staff, we have made a name for ourselves as being trailblazers at the state level. Also, the EMS section now plays an important part in the testing and development of staff. The paramedic assessment is now part of the hiring process and although it is not a perfect way to evaluate competency of our new paramedics, it is a step toward ensuring quality. The EMS staff could not have this program if it were not for a cast of dedicated suppression staff that always steps up to assist in the testing process. County Fire has developed quite a reputation of having the most challenging assessment exam. We are often approached to assist other fire departments in developing their testing process. On a personal note, it has been my privilege to work alongside each and every one of you. The most favorite part of my job is to be out there with all of you. You have a job that is best understood when we are out and about, watching and learning about how you function on a day to day basis. The only way we can develop processes that will help your day to day practice is to get out there and see for ourselves whether said process is a help or a hindrance. I have learned so much riding out with you. One of the most important things we need from all of you is feedback. When we implement a process we need to know how things can be improved and made more efficient. The EMS staff can always be reached. There is likely someone who will answer the phone or an e-mail seven days a week. The coming year will be another busy year in EMS training. The entire EMS Training staff looks forward to serving you, our internal customer, with new programs and excellent training. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have concerns or questions. Source: FIREWIRE magazine EMS Past . Present, Future 2014 Author: Firefighter/Paramedic Jeremy Pendergraft Submitted by: Engineer Jeff Allen
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000
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