This episode takes a one-year look at Milwaukee County’s prehospital whole blood program, exploring how it was built, implemented, and refined across a complex EMS system. Dr. Amy Stasik, Dr. Tom Engel, and Dan Pojar share key lessons learned, clinical impact, and opportunities for improvement - from patient recognition to system coordination.

Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov

In this episode of Push Dose EMS, Dr. Mitch Byrd and Quality Assurance Manager Matt Pinsoneault break down what QA/QI means in modern EMS. The discussion highlights Milwaukee County’s shift toward a just culture, focusing on learning, system design, and provider engagement rather than blame, and emphasizes how documentation and clinician involvement drive meaningful change and better patient outcomes.

Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Email Matt: Matthew.Pinsoneault@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Email MCOEM EMS Quality: qualityems@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Milwaukee County CQIP Submission Form: CQIP Case Submission - OEM EMS

Check out the Milwaukee County EMS Continuous Quality Improvement Program:

https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/emergency-management/EMS-/Standards-of-Care/Continuous-Quality-Improvement-Program-2024-070124.pdf

Every call generates data, but what actually happens to it? This month, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how EMS documentation fuels system performance, research, and operational decisions across Milwaukee County. Learn how your charting shapes dashboards, deployment strategy, and quality improvement efforts.

Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Email Milwaukee County Data Analytics Team: EMSdata@milwaukeecountywi.gov

EMS Activities Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/EMS-Activity

Hospital Diversions Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/Hospital-Diversions

Cardiac Arrest Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/Cardiac-Arrest

Overdose Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/Overdose

EMS Stroke Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/EMSStrokeDashboard