A diversity emergency in EMS

<p>In the world of emergency medical services (EMS), minorities and women are severely underrepresented, a problem that <a href='https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10903127.2019.1634167?journalCode=ipec20'>studies</a> have shown can have consequences on quality of patient care. <a href='https://www.northwell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/news/inspiring-people/a-second-round-against-a-lethal-enemy'>Bernard Robinson</a>, director of operations for Northwell's Center for Emergency Medical Services, and Tara McEvoy, a paramedic supervisor at Lenox Hill Hospital, discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the field, as well their experiences during COVID-19.</p> <p>Watch <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOylAPfMBafmhQIwY75QbOzNcQEpz5tEr'>episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk</a> on YouTube.</p>