Explore the crucial distinction between providing equal care versus equitable care within emergency medical services (EMS). We give you an in-depth discussion with Ritu Sani from The EMS Show podcast, highlighting the importance of focusing on outcome-driven quality improvement projects and addressing disparities in care. Learn how different demographics face unique barriers to healthcare, and why recognizing these differences is essential to improving outcomes across various communities. Watch as real-life examples illustrate the need for equitable interventions and the systemic factors that contribute to inequities in EMS.
 
00:00  Introduction: Equal vs. Equitable Care
00:23  Case Study: CPR Training Disparities
01:09  Understanding Barriers to Equitable Care
03:31  Guest Introduction: Ritu Sani from EMS Show Podcast
04:33  Interactive Exercise: Demonstrating Inequity
06:36  Quality Improvement: Focusing on Outcomes
08:09  Challenges in Achieving Equitable Care
09:25  Diversifying EMS Workforce
10:11  Systemic Factors and Data-Driven Solutions
11:03  Starting with Equitable Care
11:17  Key Areas to Focus On
11:26  Analyzing Data for Disparities
12:12  Addressing Provider Reactions
13:00  Implementing Quality Improvement
13:35  Implicit Bias and Introspection
14:17  Patient Outcome Driven Approach
14:33  Challenges and Structural Abnormalities
15:16  Conclusion and Final Thoughts


 

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Guest/Cast/Crew information-

Guest- Ritu Sani, MD and Co-host of The EMS Show podcast

Host- Ross Orpet, Chris Pfingsten from EMS 20/20



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