/pinnacle Pinnacle en-US Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:50:48 GMT /paramedic-chief/young-leaders-redefine-leadership-through-collaboration-inclusivity Empowering the next generation to lead with empathy, integrity and a commitment to the well-being of others through the principles of servant leadership Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:50:48 GMT /paramedic-chief/young-leaders-redefine-leadership-through-collaboration-inclusivity /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-simplify-your-documentation Maaike Erents and Paul te Lindert with SmartDocuments on the impact of a simplified documentation process and how to make it happen Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:24:16 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-simplify-your-documentation /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources Bill Kinch, sales engineer for Priority Dispatch, shares his tip for improving resource deployment Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:12:59 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources /paramedic-chief/young-leaders-redefine-leadership-through-collaboration-inclusivity Empowering the next generation to lead with empathy, integrity and a commitment to the well-being of others through the principles of servant leadership Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:50:48 GMT /paramedic-chief/young-leaders-redefine-leadership-through-collaboration-inclusivity /pinnacle/global-medical-response-regional-president-receives-excellence-award-at-pinnacle-2024 Nicole A. Henricksen was recognized for inspiring others in EMS and for creating an environment where others can thrive and succeed Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:27:03 GMT /pinnacle/global-medical-response-regional-president-receives-excellence-award-at-pinnacle-2024 /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-simplify-your-documentation Maaike Erents and Paul te Lindert with SmartDocuments on the impact of a simplified documentation process and how to make it happen Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:24:16 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-simplify-your-documentation /pinnacle/the-best-of-pinnacle-2024-implementable-takeaways Register now to revisit the top highlights from this year’s leadership forum Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:05:24 GMT /pinnacle/the-best-of-pinnacle-2024-implementable-takeaways /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources Bill Kinch, sales engineer for Priority Dispatch, shares his tip for improving resource deployment Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:12:59 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources /leadership/articles/5-books-recommended-by-ems-leaders-during-pinnacle-2017-LhbEnlk3yaPiakdx/ The books were used to call on other paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders to be lifelong learners Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:18:50 GMT /leadership/articles/5-books-recommended-by-ems-leaders-during-pinnacle-2017-LhbEnlk3yaPiakdx/ /health-wellness/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-achieving-lasting-change Charles Blankenship shares take-home tips on change management gleaned from a personal health transformation Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:13:56 GMT /health-wellness/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-achieving-lasting-change /ems-advocacy/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-4-things-we-must-change-to-achieve-ems-sustainability Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink – learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:19:14 GMT /ems-advocacy/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-4-things-we-must-change-to-achieve-ems-sustainability /pinnacle/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-harnessing-emotional-energy Dr. Julia DiGangi challenges EMS leaders to navigate emotional pain and uncertainty with self-awareness and strategic emotional management Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:57:43 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-harnessing-emotional-energy /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:09:24 GMT /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones /paramedic-survival/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-measuring-the-impact-of-fatigue 3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:23:26 GMT /paramedic-survival/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-measuring-the-impact-of-fatigue /911-and-dispatch/turning-dispatch-recommendations-into-appropriate-responses Learning how difficult call assignments can be made and where the industry is headed next Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:32:05 GMT /911-and-dispatch/turning-dispatch-recommendations-into-appropriate-responses /artificial-intelligence/the-hype-and-the-hope-exploring-artificial-intelligence-in-ems Learn how emerging AI applications will impact dispatch, ePCR, education and revenue cycle management Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:19:09 GMT /artificial-intelligence/the-hype-and-the-hope-exploring-artificial-intelligence-in-ems /pinnacle/pinnacle-2024-ems-conference-is-headed-to-marco-island Registration is open for EMS and public safety leaders from around the world Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:21:46 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-2024-ems-conference-is-headed-to-marco-island /awards-grants/fitch-ems-foundation-announces-2024-ems-scholarships Scholarship opportunities in leadership development, mentoring, degree assistance are available Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:58:33 GMT /awards-grants/fitch-ems-foundation-announces-2024-ems-scholarships /ems-advocacy/what-has-and-has-not-changed-in-40-years-of-ems The Fitch & Associates partners reflect on the past few decades and what’s ahead Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:51:47 GMT /ems-advocacy/what-has-and-has-not-changed-in-40-years-of-ems /transport/5-problems-in-patient-transport-that-need-to-be-fixed-now What if scheduling and finalizing a transport could be done in 60 seconds? Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:35:12 GMT /transport/5-problems-in-patient-transport-that-need-to-be-fixed-now /ems-management/articles/holding-payers-accountable-BM8206N0VsPBFHWG/ Proven strategies to turn the tables and bring balance back into negotiations Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:51:14 GMT /ems-management/articles/holding-payers-accountable-BM8206N0VsPBFHWG/ /ems-trend-report/articles/resolving-ems-challenges-an-ai-perspective-j2sV8PPDfFtj0IbH/ A guide to enhancing workforce conditions, improving quality of care and shaping the future of the industry Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:54:39 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/resolving-ems-challenges-an-ai-perspective-j2sV8PPDfFtj0IbH/ /ems-leader-playbook/articles/is-your-audience-engaged-or-throwing-tomatoes-FS2RnTBIBy3X6Nai/ 5 lecture preparation tips to ensure you leave your audience wanting more Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:43:54 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/articles/is-your-audience-engaged-or-throwing-tomatoes-FS2RnTBIBy3X6Nai/ /ems-trend-report/articles/what-do-paramedics-want-examining-the-2023-ems-trend-report-u1a7r6XbPjAw7Qgw/ Join Fitch & Associates and ²ÝݮӰÊÓ to examine solutions to the stressors of EMS providers across the country Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:47:23 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/what-do-paramedics-want-examining-the-2023-ems-trend-report-u1a7r6XbPjAw7Qgw/ /et3/videos/ed-racht-on-whats-next-for-ems-after-et3-r9nj8vgHWPviireh/ Top takeaways on what's next for EMS after the discontinuation of the CMS ET3 model for reimbursing treatment in place Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:56:16 GMT /et3/videos/ed-racht-on-whats-next-for-ems-after-et3-r9nj8vgHWPviireh/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/videos/getting-a-good-seal-at-pinnacle-2023-Ay9B5IKhTZyWvdUk/ A Pinnacle exhibitor demonstrates how to capture and maintain an adequate seal and how to switch to manual when ventilating a patient Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:30:39 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/videos/getting-a-good-seal-at-pinnacle-2023-Ay9B5IKhTZyWvdUk/ /pinnacle/articles/jim-marshall-presented-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-pinnacle-2023-tmYcMcqtI7Sg6K7d/ The co-founder of the 911 Training Institute was recognized for his life’s work in helping 911 and EMS professionals Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:32:16 GMT /pinnacle/articles/jim-marshall-presented-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-pinnacle-2023-tmYcMcqtI7Sg6K7d/ /pinnacle/articles/fitch-ems-foundation-announces-2023-2024-scholarship-recipients-vvKfYwb8diXC7M6c/ The scholarships support the development of leadership and education in EMS Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:27:34 GMT /pinnacle/articles/fitch-ems-foundation-announces-2023-2024-scholarship-recipients-vvKfYwb8diXC7M6c/ /pinnacle/articles/pinnacle-2023-quick-take-gen-z-insights-hiring-and-getting-the-job-PFbg5wzlJqydi7S4/ A gameshow style session interviewing prospective EMS employers provided insights into EMS success and intergenerational relationships Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:38:29 GMT /pinnacle/articles/pinnacle-2023-quick-take-gen-z-insights-hiring-and-getting-the-job-PFbg5wzlJqydi7S4/ /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-simplify-your-documentation Maaike Erents and Paul te Lindert with SmartDocuments on the impact of a simplified documentation process and how to make it happen Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:24:16 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-simplify-your-documentation /health-wellness/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-achieving-lasting-change Charles Blankenship shares take-home tips on change management gleaned from a personal health transformation Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:13:56 GMT /health-wellness/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-achieving-lasting-change /pinnacle/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-harnessing-emotional-energy Dr. Julia DiGangi challenges EMS leaders to navigate emotional pain and uncertainty with self-awareness and strategic emotional management Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:57:43 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-harnessing-emotional-energy /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources Bill Kinch, sales engineer for Priority Dispatch, shares his tip for improving resource deployment Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:12:59 GMT /pinnacle/pinnacle-power-tips-send-the-right-resources /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:09:24 GMT /ems-training-and-education/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-training-for-the-little-things-so-you-can-tackle-the-big-ones