Associate Articles

2018

To Educate or Not to Educate: An Economic and EMS Role Confusion Conundrum
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – February 2019

Disruption Is on the Horizon, Are You Ready?
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – October 2018

Dealing With Terrorist Threats: A Briefing on Preparedness Actions for Local Governments
By Sean J. Britton in Public Management Magazine – August 2018

Understanding & Embracing the Multigenerational Workforce
By Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – July 2018

The Balancing Act: Knowing When to Manage and When to Lead
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – May 2018

Stopping the Bleed is Just the Beginning
By Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – May 2018

Study Attempts to Attach a Price Tag to Aeromedical Overtriage
By Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – January 2018

2017

What Makes a Great EMS Organization?
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – December 2017

2016 JEMS Salary Survey
By Jonathan D. Washko and Michael G. Ragone in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – November 2017

It’s Time to Resurrect the Public Utility Model Concept—But This Time for Healthcare
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – October 2017

Older Adults Who Repeatedly Request EMS Transport
By Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – October 2017

The Importance of Testing Systems and Processes for Improvement…Literally
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – September 2017

EMS Preparation and Response to Complex Coordinated Attacks
By Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – September 2017

Pediatric Medication Dosage Errors and Paramedic Training Needs
By Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – September 2017

A Safe Harbor in Tumultuous Times: Navigating the Changing Healthcare Waters
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – July 2017

Study Examines Effectiveness of Acute Care Coordination Medical App
By Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – June 2017

Five Reasons Why You Won’t Get the Job
By Sean J. Britton in EMS World – May 2017

Experimental Device May Help EMS Detect Subdural Hematomas and TBI
By David Page and Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – February 2017

2016

Is EMS Triage of Pediatric Trauma Patients Effective?
By David Page and Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – November 2016

It Takes a Team of Teams to Transform Healthcare
By Jonathan D. Washko in EMS World – October 2016

The Opioid Mission of Broome County, New York: Multidisciplinary, Collaborative Effort Provides Meaningful Action
By Sean J. Britton in Public Management Magazine – October 2016

Can You Really Perform an Emergency Cricothyrotomy Using a Ballpoint Pen?
By David Page and Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – September 2016

Does A New Partner Increase Your Risk of On-the-Job Injury?
By David Page and Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – August 2016

Synthetic Cannabinoids and Their Implications on EMS
By Sean J. Britton in EMS World – July 2017

Study Links Simulation Training with Improved Prehospital Pediatric Care
By David Page and Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – June 2016

Study Shows Lack of Peer-Reviewed Research on EMS Provider Suicide
By David Page and Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – June 2016

Shedding Light on Patient-Initiated Violence Against Paramedics
By David Page and Sean J. Britton in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – April 2016

2015

2014

Big or small, manage EMS inventory by ‘thinking lean’
By Jonathan D. Washko in EMS1.com – March 2014

2013

Making EMS More Effective & Efficient Through Technology
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – November 2015

2012

EMS Moves Toward New Care Delivery Methods
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – July 2012

Demystifying the Current Drug Shortage Problem in EMS
By Jonathan D. Washko in HighPerformanceEMS.com – May 2012

Effectiveness & Financial Benefits of Speed Loading
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – February 2012

Jersey City (N.J.) Obtains Five National Recognitions
By Jonathan D. Washko in Journal of Emergency Medical Services – January 2012