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Here’s the 7th (and final) clip from the conversation on equity in EMS between EMSA Director Elizabeth Basnett and CARESTAR Foundation CEO Tanir Ami. In this clip, Liz and Tanir discuss the future of equity data in EMS. “It’s the fundamental starting point for any real change,” says Tanir.    The entire conversation can be found on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/4fgIfat    Thank you, Liz and Tanir, for taking the time to share your in-depth thoughts and ideas on equity in EMS. There’s so much to be learned from this conversation! We want to create space in the EMS community to continue having these discussions. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a resilient EMS system that prioritizes positive patient outcomes above all else!    #EquityInEMS #CARESTARFoundation #EMS 

Nominations are now open for EMSA’s 2024 EMS Awards! Individuals and teams may be recognized for exceptional acts of service in EMS during the 2024 calendar year.    We’ve also improved nominations! The online nomination process is now more seamless, and we’ve added three new award categories: Paramedic of the Year, Dispatcher of the Year, and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse of the Year.    There are now 15 award categories in total and three special ribbons!    To nominate a person or team, visit emsa.ca.gov/awards. Review the award/ribbon categories and click “Nominate an EMS Hero.”    The EMS Awards honors emergency responders and others for dedication to saving lives, improving the field of EMS, and going above and beyond in the line of duty. Our award winners include not only firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and law enforcement officers, but also civilian heroes, EMS educators, administrators, medical directors, nurses, and more!     Nominations are open through the end of the year. Award winners will be recognized at a ceremony in May 2025!    Don't miss this opportunity to recognize emergency response heroes in your community. We’re also looking for sponsors—so don’t hesitate to reach out!     #EMSawards #EMS #emergencyresponders #emergencyresponseheroes

In the sixth part of their insightful conversation on equity in EMS, EMSA Director Elizabeth Basnett and CARESTAR Foundation CEO Tanir Ami discuss the potential of community-driven response models. We truly value our partnership with the CARESTAR Foundation, and we’re excited about the work we’re doing to build a brighter, more accessible future for all Californians!

Here’s part 5 of the candid and insightful conversation on equity in EMS featuring EMSA Director Elizabeth Basnett and CARESTAR Foundation CEO Tanir Ami.    In this clip, Liz and Tanir dive into potential policy changes to improve equity in EMS. Thank you, Liz and Tanir, for sharing your respective visions for the future of EMS!

EMSA Director Elizabeth Basnett and CARESTAR Foundation CEO Tanir Ami sat down in February to discuss all thing equity in EMS. In part four of their conversation, Liz and Tanir discuss utilizing DEI experts and challenges they’ve faced in leadership roles.    We’re also highlighting our latest partnership with the CARESTAR Foundation: a two-year grant to advance equity and accessibility in California's emergency medical services! EMSA will be leading statewide discussions on defining equity, transparency, and resilience in EMS. We’ll also be updating our community paramedicine toolkits and organizing an epic data summit in 2025.      Equity grant news release: https://bit.ly/3xZHqSB     #EMSA #CARESTARFoundation #EquityInEMS

Yesterday, Director Elizabeth Basnett attended the 2nd Annual California State Leadership Summit. The summit focused on "Transformational Leadership to Deliver Results for All Californians." Governor Newsom shared his vision for a more inclusive and effective governance, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and accountability. It was an inspiring event that highlighted the importance of leadership in driving positive change for our state. #Leadership #California #TransformationalLeadership

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming EMS for Children Educational Forum! 📚✨     📅 Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024   🕒 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.   📍 Location: NorthBay Healthcare Green Valley Administration Center, 4500 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534     Earn up to 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits while learning about:   • Difficult Deliveries & Neonatal Resuscitation   • Sports-Related Cardiac Arrest   • Behavioral Health, A Family Perspective   • Drowning Prevention   • Pediatric Tape Review   • Skills & Simulation Stations     Registration: https://bit.ly/3zSSOQJ    For additional information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gi-77-bg 

EMS Awards Highlights!    In May, EMSA celebrated the extraordinary achievements of first responder heroes and EMS leaders at its annual EMS Awards held at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena. The ceremony highlighted exceptional acts of service and commitment to saving lives throughout 2023.     Nominations are now open for the 2024 EMS Awards! Individuals and teams may be recognized for exceptional acts of service in EMS during the 2024 calendar year.    Do you know an individual or team that has gone above and beyond in their commitment to saving lives? Recognize their exceptional service by nominating them for an award!     To submit a nomination, visit emsa.ca.gov/awards. There, you can review the award categories and submit your nomination by clicking "Nominate an EMS Hero." We’ll be accepting nominations through Dec. 31st.     Award winners will be honored at a ceremony in May 2025! 

EMSA Director Elizabeth Basnett and CARESTAR Foundation CEO Tanir Ami sat down in February to discuss all thing equity in EMS. In part three of their conversation, Liz and Tanir discuss equity in the EMS workforce.   The conversation is a great compliment to our most recent partnership with the CARESTAR Foundation: a two-year grant to advance equity and accessibility in California's emergency medical services! EMSA will be leading statewide discussions on how to define equity, transparency, and resilience in EMS. We’ll also be updating our community paramedicine toolkits and organizing a data summit in 2025.   Equity grant news release: https://bit.ly/3xZHqSB    #EMSA #CARESTARFoundation #EquityInEMS 

Nominations are now open for EMSA’s 2024 EMS Awards! Individuals and teams may be recognized for exceptional acts of service in EMS during the 2024 calendar year.   The EMS Awards honors emergency responders and others for dedication to saving lives, improving the field of EMS, and going above and beyond in the line of duty. Many of our award winners are firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and law enforcement officers. But we also give out awards for civilian acts of service, EMS educators, administrators, medical directors, nurses, dispatchers, and more!    If you know anyone who’s done incredible work in EMS or emergency response this year, let us know! Nominations are open through the end of the year.    To nominate a person or team, visit emsa.ca.gov/awards. Review the award categories and click “Nominate an EMS Hero.”    Award winners will be recognized at a ceremony in May 2025!    #EMS #emergencyresponders