Welcome to this edition of TEMS Time, the Tidewater EMS Council podcast! Today we're bringing you a special episode recorded live from the 2024 Tidewater Healthcare Expo in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Expo is a vibrant gathering where medical professionals share knowledge and build crucial connections. In this episode, we feature representatives from Riverside Health System, one of our valued partners.

First, we'll hear from Scott Maynard, Riverside's Emergency Management Coordinator, who will share insights into his role and Riverside's participation in the Expo. Then, we'll shift gears to focus on Stroke Awareness Month with two of Riverside's dedicated stroke program coordinators, Nicole Duck and April Hafer. They'll discuss the critical signs of stroke, the importance of timely medical intervention, and Riverside's efforts to educate the community on stroke prevention.

The Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in the planning, monitoring, and supporting of emergency medical services in the ten jurisdictions that make up our region. The annual Expo is a great opportunity to share medical knowledge with others and develop lasting connections and skills. Of course, TEMS could not put on this incredible Expo and do all the many things the organization does throughout the year without the support of partners like Riverside Health System - many thanks for your continued support.

Riverside Health System, a great sponsor and partner with the Tidewater EMS Council, has several hospitals located within the council's jurisdiction, leading to a close collaboration and support in many healthcare initiatives. Learn more: https://www.riversideonline.com/

Connect with Riverside Health System:

Riverside 'Healthy You' Podcast: https://www.riversideonline.com/health-resources/healthy-you-podcast

Facebook: @riversidehealth - https://www.facebook.com/riversidehealth

Instagram: @riversidehealth

Linkedin: @riversidehealth

YouTube: @riverside - https://www.youtube.com/c/riversidehealth

Twitter: @riverside

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Rick Binder, the CEO of PHASE Int'l, which stands for Patient Handling And Safety Experts. Rick started his career as an EMT before joining his father to bring the Binder Lift, a patient handling solution, to the market.

With years of experience helping thousands of emergency care departments avoid personal injury while improving patient care, Rick authored an accredited Safe patient handling course. Join us as we dive into Rick's journey, the importance of injury prevention in the healthcare community and the value to vendors of attending the Tidewater Healthcare Expo.

Get ready for an insightful and informative conversation on TEMS Time!

SAVE THE DATE: Expo 2024 is May 14-19 at Delta Hotels in Chesapeake Va.

Registration NOW Open for Attendees, Presenters and Exhibitors: https://tidewaterhealthcareexpo.org/

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In the final episode featuring recordings from Expo 2023, we speak with several vendors who share about the Expo experience and the value they find in the opportunity to connect with so many prehospital care providers and nurses.

If you are interested in being a vendor that the 2024 Expo, contact David Long/TEMS Executive Director at Dlong@vaems.org. TEMSExpo.org TidewaterEMS.org

In this episode of TEMS Time, also recorded during the Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo in May, we share conversations with representatives from two companies who support the Expo by being vendors, Forest Winslow/Pulsara and Tom Green/ImageTrend. Displays and information provided by Expo vendors greatly enhances the experience for all who attend with the opportuntiy to learn about new and innovative equipment and techniques being used in emergency.

The Expo takes place in Hampton Roads, VA each Spring - learn more about the Expo experience at TEMSExpo.org.

Interested in being a vendor at the 2024 Expo? Contact David Long/TEMS Executive Director at dlong@vaems.org TidewaterEMS.org

Opportuntities for nurses at the Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo are discussed in this episode with Teri Diloy/ VA State President & Tidewater Chapter Treasurer and Sara Munoz/Tidewater Chapter President: Tidewater Emergency Nurses Association. Greater understanding between EMS personnel and Nurses facilitates and promotes good patient care - great insights shared in this conversation. Listen and subscribe to TEMS Time so you don't miss episodes related to the Expo and other topics important to prehospital care.

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Conversations with Dr. Joseph Lang/Emergency Physicians of Tidewater, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Katie Schultz/Childrens Hospital Richmond about their role as Expo presenters and why they find the opportunities for EMS providers at Expo to be so valuable are featured in this episode. Both interviews were recorded at the Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo in May 2023 - listen to learn more about the Expo experience!

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In this episode of TEMS Time, also recorded during the Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo in May, we chat with David Crosby/LifeFlow & Jason Thompson/QinFlow who both attended as vendors representing companies which provide the equipment integral to the process of EMS transfusing whole blood in the field.

LifeFlow is the rapid infuser and the Qinflow 'Warrior' is the warmer which work together to allow a unit of whole blood to be delivered very rapidly. Listen in to learn about the life-saving program spearheaded in our region by TEMS and the products that make it possible.

For more info about the Whole Blood Initiative: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org

Qinflow: www.qinflow.com LifeFlow: www.410medical.com

With this episode, we begin a series of interviews recorded at the 2023 Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo which was hosted by TEMS in May. The annual Expo serves the ever-expanding mobile healthcare professional community by providing an unparalleled conference experience comprised of eduction, networking, interactive courses and of course, outstanding speakers.

In this episode, Chief Michael Barakey/Suffolk Fire & Rescue is interviewed about the topic of his keynote address to conference attendees: Critical Decision Making and also the importance of honoring frontline healthcare professionals.

Learn more about TEMS at TidewaterEMS.org and be sure to save the date for Expo 2024 May 14-19 and follow TEMS on social media to be among the first to know when registration opens!