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Brian A. Donaldson
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- Sumner, IA
- United States
- EMS Chief
Last On: 4:01PM, 5 Apr 13
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Brian A. Donaldson's Groups
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Air Medical Transport/HE…
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Stemi
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EMS VEHICLES & RELATED T…
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Quality and Performance …
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EMS Leadership
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Brian A. Donaldson's Page
Latest Activity
Brian A. Donaldson replied to Ian Kilburn's discussion Driving"Ian:
Here are a number of resources you may wish to consult when formulating your argument.
Auerbach PS, Morris JA, Phillips JB Jr., et al: An analysis of ambulance accidents in Tennessee. JAMA 1987; 258:1487-1490
Kahn CA, Pirrallo RG, Kuhn…"
Brian A. Donaldson added a discussion to the group Air Medical Transport/HEMS
Target Times
I'm certain we all have target times for our chute times, bedside times at referring facilities, and turn times at the receiving facilities. I'd like to see what you're using for target times and the percentage of instances where you're achieving these times, specifically as they relate to interfacility transfers. And finally, on what are these target times based? Do you have any evidence to support these targets or are they simply based upon tribal knowledge? If you'ld like bonus points,…See More
Brian A. Donaldson replied to Lauren Hardcastle's discussion What Are the Biggest Challenges in EMS?"Let me preface this by saying, somewhat sarcastically but with a big smile, that I use the term "industry" in hopes of not sparking yet another debate about whether out-of-hospital care qualifies as a profession. The online World…"
Brian A. Donaldson replied to Nathan's discussion D50 through IO"Nathan:
Don't be too quick to judge a device based upon a single bad experience. I've used IO's on responsive patients several times with good results. Regardless of the fluid or medication being administered through the IO, it is…"
Brian A. Donaldson replied to Skip Kirkwood's discussion One concrete objective for the future of EMS..."In keeping with the theme of #2 and #3 in Skip's post above, begin to work with with rule makers, funding sources and reimbursement for service agents (CMS) to lay the foundation enabling us to move toward a "mobile health services"…"
D. Randy Kuykendall left a comment for Brian A. Donaldson"Brian, it's good to hear from you. Hope all is well. We're doing well in Colorado with things moving along as expected. Keep the faith, brother."
Profile Information
- Primary Role in EMS
- EMS Chief
- Primary Agency/Department Type
- Private EMS
- Primary Department/Agency Name
- SEMS Paramedic Services
- Department/Agency Web Site
- http://www.sumnerems.com
- Years in EMS/Public Safety
- 31
- Other Past or Current Departments
- Garden County Health Services EMS
Regional West Medical Center AirLink
Omaha Fire & Rescue
Clarinda Regional Health Center EMS
Western Eagle County Ambulance District
City of Denison Police Department
Crawford County Memorial Hospital Ambulance
- Day Job
- EMS Director, Chief Paramedic
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because
- I really enjoy the dynamic environment.
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:39am on January 16, 2010, D. Randy Kuykendall said…
- Brian, it's good to hear from you. Hope all is well. We're doing well in Colorado with things moving along as expected. Keep the faith, brother.
- At 8:42pm on January 14, 2010,
Elizabeth Bertin said… - All is well how are u stranger
- At 5:50pm on January 14, 2010, Elizabeth Bertin said…
- Hi there
- At 6:24am on December 30, 2009,
Ken said… - hi sir.....god bless
- At 7:26pm on December 28, 2009,
aaron said… - just came bye to say hi & i'm an emt-b from va & be safe out there
- At 11:57am on December 28, 2009,
Michael W. Storms said… - Thanks for the add!!
- At 2:42am on December 28, 2009,
Gary Wingrove said… - Crawford County Memorial Hospital Ambulance...... Denison, Iowa???? I was born in that hospital!
- At 11:09pm on December 27, 2009,
rob elliott said… - how is work there i am looking at moving to the us next year were considering las vegas but what is it like there in your town what would i have to do to work for the fire department or become an ems operator for your service
- At 10:31pm on December 27, 2009, rob elliott said…
- hello brian i have just started collecting patches and was wondering if you can please send me 1 of your department patches as i only have 2 patches to my name thanks stay safe brother also our motorsport fire rescue team is becoming more and more involved in medical aswell
r elliott
658 princes highway
russell vale nsw 2517
australia
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