**Evaluate this session**
The speed that information travels and the knowledge that is developed in EMS has increased dramatically in the last two decades. What used to be communicated via mail is accomplished in a matter of seconds electronically, and complex analysis that was only possible on supercomputers can now be done in the palm of your hand. With these changes comes the challenges of management of this massive amount of information. New manuscripts, articles, blogs, and data are released every day, and it’s easy to get lost. In this fast-paced presentation Benjamin Abes will review the development of this data and information; discuss how to generalize results to your own community; and best practices for safely implementing change without moving too fast.
Medical oversight of EMS is more than a rubber stamp by a medical director. EMS providers should be interacting with their medical director on important topics such as medicolegal issues, on-line vs. off-line medical protocols, quality assurance programs, and practicing the best evidence based medicine. This interactive session will allow participants to interact with Dr. Will Smith in an engaging session of each of these topics.