What Will We Be Discussing?
In Canada, over 30,000 paramedics and communications officers stand ready to respond to people in need. Each day as they perform these tasks with compassion and dedication, these same individuals are at high risk of being victims of violence and abuse.
It is for that reason the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) issued a position statement stating violence against Paramedics is unacceptable and to that end, the PCC issued a zero tolerance position on physical and verbal attacks on paramedics and support staff.
This presentation will address critical new research that highlights both the risks of violence as well as potential solutions.
Who will be Speaking?
Dr. Brian Maguire began his career as a New York City paramedic. He has a doctoral degree in public health, and was a 2009 Senior Fulbright Scholar. An adjunct professor at Central Queensland University in Australia, Brian has been one of the most published paramedics in the world in the area of paramedic safety. He is a 7th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Dr. Maguire is an epidemiologist for Leidos where he conducts occupational safety research for the U.S. military.
Mike Taigman has focused the majority of his career on helping make things better. As a street paramedic in Denver, he honed his clinical skills caring for patients and helping new paramedics learn to provide solid clinical care with kindness and compassion. As a popular conference educator, author of more than 600 articles in professional journals, and a multi decade Associate Professor in the graduate program in Emergency Health Services Management at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, he’s focused on helping professionals save more lives, reduce suffering, and be more effective leaders. As a consultant, Mike has worked with EMS, Fire, and Public Health in 48 of the 50 states, most of the Canadian Provinces, Israel, Palestine, Australia, and throughout Europe. His expertise includes EMS Street Survival, Patient Centered Leadership, and Effective Quality/Performance Improvement. He holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Systems, is an Associate Professor for the graduate program in Emergency Health Services Management at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and is part of the faculty for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
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