Push Dose EMS

Milwaukee County OEM EMS
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Providing education and training to the EMS providers of Milwaukee County.

  1. 18 Sept

    October 2026 - Episode 70, Beyond the Signature: Capacity and Declines of Care

    On this episode, Dr. Heintz and Andrew Olson examine decision-making capacity and the balance between patient autonomy and safe care when patients decline treatment or transport. The episode offers practical approaches to communication barriers, reassessment, medical control, documentation, and connecting patients with additional resources.   MCOEM Decline of Care or Transport Guideline: https://app.eolasmedical.com/spaces/landing/null?spaceId=EOLAS%23ORG%23milwaukee-county-ems%2376ce0e89-37b9-48db-8edf-6605d13f4ad7&fileId=FILE%234d124dfa-820b-4527-bf3f-243c851bdb41&origin=section   Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov

  2. 31 Aug

    September 2026 - Episode 69, Between Normal and Tombstones: Navigating STEMI Recognition

    Milwaukee County EMS reviews its 2025 STEMI data and opportunities to improve recognition, activation, and scene times. Dr. Rago and Andrew Olson discuss difficult ECGs, STEMI mimics, early notification, and the importance of treating the patient—not just the tracing. Milwaukee County OEM EMS Activity Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/EMS-Activity Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov

  3. 1 Aug

    August 2026 - Episode 68, Meet the Fellows

    Meet Milwaukee County EMS’s newest fellows, Dr. Hanna Heintz and Dr. Cierra Rago, and learn about their backgrounds, roles, and goals for the year ahead. They discuss the value of relationships between EMS physicians and field clinicians—and share a few strong opinions about caffeine, diltiazem, and the best way to say hello.   Email Mike - michael.cohen@milwaukeecountygov.wi

  4. 30 Jun

    July 2026 - Episode 67, Peri-Arrest: Before the Code

    In this episode of Push Dose EMS, Shane Hughes and Dr. Tom Grawey discuss how to recognize and manage the peri-arrest patient before they progress to cardiac arrest. The conversation challenges the traditional rapid transport mindset and focuses on early identification, treating the underlying cause, and making patient movement safer through deliberate, meaningful interventions.   Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov

  5. 1 May

    May 2026 - Episode 66, Prehospital Whole Blood: A Year in Review

    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

  6. 1 Apr

    April 2026 - Episode 65, Just Culture, Real Impact: QA/QI in Milwaukee County

    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

  7. 1 Mar

    March 2026 - Episode 64, Turning Data into Impact

    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

  8. 30 Jan

    February 2026 - Episode 63, Pediatrics: Five Percent of Our Calls, Zero Percent Complacency

    Pediatric 911 encounters account for just over 5% of Milwaukee County EMS calls, but they require disciplined assessment and rapid recognition.  In this episode, we discuss assessment pearls, talk about common emergencies in the pediatric population, and take a look at our current pediatric EMS study, the Pedi-PART Trial.   Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov   Pedi-PART SOAR Card Reference: https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/emergency-management/EMS-/Numbered-Notices/NN-24-04-Pedi-PART-Study-w-SOAR-Cards.pdf   Ramgopal S, Elmer J, Escajeda J, Martin-Gill C. Differences in Prehospital Patient Assessments for Pediatric Versus Adult Patients. J Pediatr. 2018 Aug;199:200-205.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.03.069. Epub 2018 May 11. PMID: 29759850; PMCID: PMC7073459.

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Providing education and training to the EMS providers of Milwaukee County.

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  • Creator
    Milwaukee County OEM EMS
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
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