QMC EMS | Board & Collar
The EMS Board and Collar Podcast Series for EMS Professionals is sponsored by Quick Med Claims, a national leader in revenue cycle management. This uniquely developed pod-platform provides specialized programs for our listeners with thought-provoking presentations including EMS Keynote, 10Q30 EMS Leadership interviews and revival of the acclaimed EMS pod-magazine, Excuse My Medic with opinionated discussions, light-hearted moments and some great EMS “war” stories along the way.
Episodes

Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
The Ouch Factor: Documenting Patient Pain
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Pain...A common response to most injuries and maladies we see in the field. Are you documenting the pain to its fullest on your PCR? Are you establishing baselines with your patient through good communication practice? These things all play a key role in recording pain severity and your narrative should be reflective of the many facets of patient pain. We will take a closer look at PAIN in today's QMC Board & Collar.
Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

Monday Jul 15, 2019
Volunteer Staffing Problems? Just Add Paid Staff....NOT!
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
So, your long-time, community-based, volunteer organization has decided to make the move to add paid staff to your roster. Have you looked at this closely? Have you done your due diligence and understand the plusses and the minuses associated with this consideration? Be smart and be careful. Adding paid staff may not be the answer. We explore this subject further in today's edition of the QMC Board & Collar.
Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

Monday Jul 15, 2019
Such A Novel Idea: Building and Maintaining Professional Relationships
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
This Board & Collar episode takes a look at the importance behind building relationships that go beyond those with established with our brothers and sisters in public safety. For the patient's best interest and continued growth of your organization, relationships with all levels of healthcare are paramount. We explore this topic a bit further. Novel idea? Well, it shouldn't be.
Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

Monday Jul 15, 2019
A Win/Win? Bill Proposes to Fix Vet's Ambulance Transportation
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Recently introduced House Bill 3350 proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code and allow for the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to reimburse veterans for the cost of emergency medical transportation to a Federal healthcare facility. This could prove to be a big win for EMS and even a larger win for our country's veterans. Win/Win? Let's hope.
Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

Monday Jul 15, 2019
Documenting Cardiac Arrest Scenarios
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Cardiac arrests can be challenging both during the incident and after the response when the provider tries to re-assemble the timeline of events to properly document the incident. This segment of The QMC Board & Collar takes a closer look at documenting these cases to better assist you with this challenging dilemma.
Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Dazed and Confused: The Do's and Don'ts of the PCS
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
This Board & Collar podcast explores and hopefully, brings clarity to the topic of Physician Certification Statements (PCS). For years, confusion has circled about as to who can sign, who can't sign and how many signatures does this darn document need. With any luck at all, this Keynote Presentation should better help you through the murky PCS waters. Ugh...
Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Understanding the Application of Base Rate Charges
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
It's important for all EMS providers to understand how CMS and commercial payers look at the charges your organization seeks for professional services rendered. This Board & Collar presentation reviews how charges are applied, coded and hopefully, paid to your EMS organization. Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

Friday Jul 12, 2019
Documentation Scenarios with Child Patients
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
This edition of The QMC Board & Collar provides key focal points regarding proper documentation for child patients. Children as patients are never easy to manage but here are some tips to ensure that you document permissions, care and transport properly.
Written by: C. HumphreyPresented by: G. Harvat

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