Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH, is chief of public health emergency preparedness for the Prince George's County (MD) Health Department. A frequent contributor to and editorial advisory board member of EMS World Magazine, he can be reached at rbarishansky@gmail.com.
Articles by Raphael M.
How Will You Care in a Crisis?
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
What you need to know about a new IOM report: "Crisis Standards of Care...
Embracing the Wisdom of Captain Kirk
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
It is always interesting to me to read about how leadership is viewed and...
Graduate Degrees: Are They Worth It for EMS?
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH and Skip Kirkwood, MS, JD, EMT-P, EFO, CMO
Why EMS leaders of tomorrow need advanced postgraduate degrees
Operations Under Fire
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Having a continuity of operations plan will assist in delivering service...
What's Your Plan B?
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
If you were injured and no longer able to work in EMS, what would you do...
The Geriatric Patient
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Geriatric patients aren't just "old adults"--they come with their own...
The (Sound) Wave of the Future
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Ultrasound comes to EMS
Strategizing for Success
by Daniel E. Glick, BPS, NREMT-P and Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
EMS organizations must have a vision and plan for growth
Professional Development: Part 8—Mentoring the Next Generation
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
EMS managers have to place value on the role of mentors in developing their...
System Solutions
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Solutions for EMS system design issues
The Rural EMS Crisis
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Former Minnesota State EMS Director Gary Wingrove discusses the problems...
Practical Techniques for Effective Volunteer Recruitment
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH and Larry J. Robertson, BA, EMT-B
Recruitment and retention are the big buzzwords these days, but what are we...
Body Count
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH and Dennis C. Wood, MS, NREMT-P
EMS response to mass-fatality events
The Secrets of a Change Agent
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Want to make things better for your organization? Here’s how to go...
Continuing Your Education
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Is EMS refresher training pointless or poorly executed?
Palliative Care & EMS
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH and Keith Haller, BS, EMT-P, OMS II
Do you know what to do when called to treat a terminally ill patient?
Policy Development
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH and Daniel E. Glick, BPS, NREMT-P
Developing well-researched, legally sound policies with true...
The Four-Year Plan
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH and Skip Kirkwood, MS, JD, EMT-P, EFO, CMO
Getting a four-year bachelor's degree can improve an EMS provider's earning...
Point of View: Closing the Gap Between Medics and Managers
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
If your agency suffers from a disconnect, close the gap based on these...
Preparing to Present
by Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH
Top tips for breaking into the EMS speaking game
