Harnessing the EMS Compact for Operational Excellence and Workforce Optimization
March 25, 2025 | 14:00 ET | Free to AAA Members
Speaker: Donnie Woodyard

Ambulance service owners and administrators face unprecedented challenges in maintaining operational efficiency while addressing workforce recruitment and retention. The United States EMS Compact offers an innovative solution, enabling over 400,000 EMS Clinicians to practice across 24 member states based on a single state license.
This session will focus on the operational and workforce benefits of the EMS Compact for ambulance services. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the Compact’s legal framework and practical guidance on integrating its provisions into their business operations. The presentation will explore how the Compact empowers agencies to streamline cross-border operations, enhance workforce mobility, and reduce administrative burdens.
The session will also provide actionable strategies for leveraging the Compact to attract and retain top EMS talent, turning the Compact into a competitive advantage in the evolving EMS landscape. By the end of the session, participants will have a roadmap for optimizing their operations and workforce strategy using the EMS Compact as a critical tool.

DONNIE WOODYARD

Donnie R. Woodyard Jr. is a nationally recognized leader in emergency medical services, with over 30 years of experience advancing EMS operations, education, and leadership. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the United States EMS Compact, Donnie oversees the governmental body responsible for the cross-state practice of over 400,000 EMS Clinicians.

Donnie’s career spans critical leadership roles, including previously serving as State EMS Director in Colorado and Louisiana, Chief Operating Officer for the National Registry of EMTs, Chair of the EMS Compact, and CEO of a private ambulance service. His global contributions include developing modern EMS systems in Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Bangladesh.

An accomplished author, Donnie is the best-selling author of two books, including a recently released book on the role of AI in EMS. He is a sought-after speaker, known for delivering engaging presentations that inspire and empower audiences. Donnie holds a Master’s in Leadership and Management and a certificate in AI from Harvard Medical School.

As a paramedic, educator, and advocate, Donnie brings a wealth of expertise and passion to every stage, sharing insights to transform EMS operations and elevate the profession.