Director of Quality Compliance/Huntington QRT Program Coordinator
Cabell County (West Virginia) EMS/Huntington QRT
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia
Functioned for 25 years as a Flight Nurse for a hospital-based medical helicopter, before transitioning to a county-based EMS system. Currently, serving as Director of Quality Compliance at Cabell County EMS, and Program Coordinator for the Huntington QRT. Recognized in 2018 as West Virginia EMS Instructor of the Year. Assisted in the development and implementation of the QRT (Quick Response Team) model in Huntington, WV. This model was developed utilizing a multi-disciplianry team as the first point of contact after an overdose event. This is a collaborative effort between EMS, Law Enforcement, Treatment Providers, and faith-based leaders. Most recently serving on several Advisory Board's to develop the "First Responder Diversion Program" on a national level. This initiative includes developing standards and sharing data collection methods. Through information sharing this model promotes first-responders as a critical component in fighting the opioid crisis. Working closely with the BJA, TASC Center for Health and Justice, Addiction Policy Forum, among others on several committees.
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Friday, November 4, 2022
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM