Free AIMHI Webinar: Best Practices in Logistics Management
In EMS, clinical excellence depends on operational readiness — and readiness starts long before the first patient contact. From supply chain disruptions to expired medications, missing equipment, and inconsistent restocking practices, logistics and materials management can quietly determine whether field teams are prepared… or scrambling.
This AIMHI webinar will explore best practices for building a resilient, efficient, and accountable logistics system that supports high-performing mobile healthcare operations. Participants will learn how leading organizations manage inventory, standardize equipment readiness, reduce waste, improve vendor coordination, and create systems that ensure the right resources are available at the right time — across diverse response environments.
Designed for EMS leaders, logistics professionals, and operational decision-makers, this session will highlight practical tools, emerging innovations, and proven strategies that enhance both patient care and financial sustainability.
Attendees will leave with actionable approaches to strengthen supply workflows, improve compliance, and ensure operational teams can focus on what matters most: delivering care.
Key Topics Include:
• Inventory control and standardization across mobile units
• Medication and equipment lifecycle management
• Reducing supply waste and managing cost pressures
• Technology solutions for tracking and accountability
• Aligning logistics operations with clinical performance goals
Panelists:
Josh Duffy joined REMSA Health in 2005 and has held a variety of roles, including AEMT, supervisor, and manager. He is now the Director of Support Services, overseeing product supplies and vendor relationships, logistics and fleet operations for more than 75 ambulances and support vehicles, and facilities maintenance across all locations. He holds an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science from Columbia Southern University, is a Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), and maintains multiple industry licenses and certifications.
Dusty Edwards is a Logistics Manager with Mecklenburg EMS Agency, bringing extensive experience in field support operations and resource management. Since joining the agency in 2005, he has been committed to improving operational efficiency, supporting frontline clinicians, and ensuring mission-critical readiness across the organization.
Jonathan Washko is a healthcare executive with 40 years of EMS experience. Currently Assistant Vice President at Northwell Health Center for EMS and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Hofstra/Zucker School of Medicine, he’s a recognized expert in EMS system design, high-performance EMS, and mobile integrated healthcare. He consults internationally, driving innovation in telehealth and community paramedicine. A prolific author, researcher, and speaker, Mr. Washko transforms healthcare through technology and innovative, patient-centered solutions.