Overview
Healthcare professionals today face ever-changing, complex challenges in all areas of care delivery whether it’s in the Emergency department or in the pre-hospital phase. Often, essential roles such as EMS first responders, EMTs, and paramedics are tasked with managing acute health episodes and chronic disease exacerbations. With the help of point-of-care testing (POCT) devices in the pre-hospital phase, first responders can quickly identify critical conditions.
In this webinar, the audience will learn about a real-world use case of point-of-care testing (POCT) within the pre-hospital phase. Our presenters, Chris Briggs, M.S., and Justin Northeim, D.O., both accredited EMS professionals, will discuss their direct experiences when incorporating POCT into their routine EMS activities.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehensively examine EMS workflows, highlighting the use of POCT devices in various emergency scenarios
- Identify how to overcome challenges faced during the implementation and use of POCT in the pre-hospital setting
- Learn best practices in the pre-hospital setting from seasoned EMS officers
Who Should Attend?
POC coordinators, laboratory managers, respiratory therapists, emergency medicine clinicians, emergency department nurses, paramedics, emergency medical services director, nurses.
Speaker Information
Chris Briggs, MS
EMS Deputy Director
Parker County Hospital District EMS, Dallas, TX
Chris Briggs is a seasoned EMS officer with over a decade of field experience. Chris received his B.A. of Science in Emergency Health Science at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Chris went on to complete and earn his Master of Science in Emergency Medical Services at Creighton University. Since 2021, Chris is the current Deputy Director of EMS services at Parker County Hospital District EMS. Overseeing day to day operations for the EMS department, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of emergency medical services.
Dr. Justin R. Northeim
EMS Medical Director
Integrated Emergency Services, Dallas, TX
Dr. Northeim is the Medical Director at Integrated Emergency Services in Dallas, TX. Dr. Northeim received his B.A. at Bucknell University, in Lewisburg Pennsylvania. He went on to complete his Masters and Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).