Archive for category Discussion

Discussion with Ken Lipshy MD on Crisis Management

Ken Lipshy, MD, author of the book “Crisis Management Leadership” discusses the book and the concepts to control performance during a crisis. Thanks for listening. JY

Why 10 years of Quality Effort in Medicine Have So Little To Show…

My take on why quality and patient safety improvements in medicine have been so hard to demonstrate, and why. I also present my belief in how we can move more effectively in quality and patient safety if we give up on competition. Also Brian Hughley and I playing “James” by Pat Metheny from a few years ago. Thanks.

Logical Patient Presentations in Critical Care

The beginning discussion of creating a new model for patient presentations in critical care that is safe and logical. Chameleon by myself and Brian Hughley from a few summers ago. Thanks for listening. JY

Newest Video from Orange County Fire EMS: EMS, Hospice, and Palliative Care

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgLpexM27R4

The Future of EMS Hospital Integration

A discussion of where we should be headed in integrating EMS care and hospital care. Some of my flute playing on a Jeff Lorber tune. Thanks for listening. JY

Time Travel and Recognition Primed Decision Making

A discussion of how experts size up situations and how as an experienced person, you often look ahead in time to predict how your interventions will work. Thanks, JY

Command in the Field

A discussion of being in charge in the station and during incidents with Tom Joyce and Andy Young. Sorry about the backup alarm later in the podcast, that’s what happens when you interview people on duty. Thanks for listening. JY.

Why There’s No Magic in Wizard Systems

A discussion of good and bad systems, and why systems that revolve around “Wizards” don’t grow and improve and eventually become dangerous. Happy New Year! JY

Offense and Defense in Clinical Care

Discussion of offense and defense when taking care of patients. These are vital concepts as you develop a clinical strategy. I included a recording of an original song I performed a few years ago. Happy New Year! JY

How To Herd Cats: You’ve Got The Job, Now What?

A discussion of how to begin to change your clinical or emergency service. Thanks for listening. JY