EMS in the United States
Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity By Donnie Woodyard, Jr
Length16h 52m
About this audiobook
"EMS in the United States: Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity" is the first comprehensive Desk Reference for aspiring EMS leaders, managers, and government officials. Written from the perspective and experience of a state and national EMS leader, the book provides an exploration into the evolution, current state, and future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the United States. From the humble origins of EMS to the impact of influential visionaries, Hollywood, and determined community volunteers, this book provides a deep dive into the rich, often overlooked history.
As a resource for emerging EMS leaders, the book guides the reader through state regulation and administration, providing an introduction to interstate compacts, investigations, enforcement, and public protection. In its final sections, the book outlines leadership lessons, stakeholder engagement, and change management in the EMS environment.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length16 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 11, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Foreword
2320. Recruitment & Retention
2Acknowledgements
2421. EMS Practitioner Mental Health: Protecting Our Own
3Preface
2522. A Professional Code of Conduct
41. The Origins of EMS in the United States
2623. An Introduction to Interstate Compacts
52. EMS Visionaries
2724. The EMS Compact
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63. Hollywood’s Role in Designing the U.S. EMS System
2825. State Sovereignty
74. A Guiding Star (of Life)
2926. State EMS Offices
85. Fractures & Fragmentation
3027. Investigations & Enforcement
96. Volunteerism: The Ultimate EMS Subsidy
3128. Public Protection & Background Checks
107. EMS Data: The Most Powerful Healthcare Dataset
3229. Visionary Leadership
118. National EMS Influencers
3330. Stakeholder Engagement
129. EMS Week
3431. Leading Change Management
1310. EMS Service Delivery Models
3532. Leadership Lessons
1411. Disparities in Access to EMS
3633. Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health & EMS
1512. Physician Medical Direction
3734. Aging Populations & EMS Systems
1613. EMS System Finance
3835. Resilience, Reliability, And Sustainability
1714. Economics of Providing EMS
3936. Telehealth: The New Frontier
1815. Fundamentals of Insurance & Billing
4037. We Are EMS
1916. Essential Service Designation
41Appendix
2017. Certification, Licensure, & Credentialing
42Companion Website
2118. National EMS Certification
43About the Author
2219. Paramedic Accreditation
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