Name
Rural Realities: Managing High Acuity Patients with Limited Resources
Date & Time
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speakers
Mike Miers, Johnson County HospitalParamedic/ Community EducatorMike Miers is a paramedic, community educator, and operations leader with over 17 years of experience across 911 response, rural and metro EMS, interfacility transport, and emergency department care. He currently works as a paramedic and community educator at Johnson County Hospital and serves as adjunct faculty with the Paramedicine Education Department at Creighton University. Mike has held senior operations roles overseeing large teams and complex systems and focuses on leadership, decision-making, and professionalism in high-stress environments. He is an AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor and a frequent speaker on modern EMS practice and leadership.
Description
Rural EMS providers frequently operate in environments defined by extended transport times, limited backup resources, and significant geographic barriers to care. These conditions require a high level of adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to make critical decisions with limited support.
This session provides practical, experience-based strategies for managing critically ill or injured patients in rural settings. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining composure under pressure, sharpening clinical reasoning skills, and effectively utilizing available resources to optimize patient care. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and techniques designed to enhance confidence, improve outcomes, and strengthen performance in rural EMS environments.
NYS CME: All Levels - Core - Preparatory
Session Type
General Session
