Selecting for high performers with Chris Denny

In this conversation, we will explore the critical topic of selecting prehospital clinicians for high-stakes environments. We explore the traditional methods used in clinician selection and why they may fall short in the unpredictable world of pre-hospital care. We'll discuss the need to re-define performance criteria to better suit high-pressure situations and identify which mental and physical attributes are key indicators of reliable performance in challenging settings. We will touch on the role of personality inventories and whether it's more advantageous to choose clinicians with diverse personalities or specific traits. We will also look at effective teamwork as an essential pre-requisite in prehospital care, how to assess a clinician's potential for collaboration and whether prioritising leadership or followership—or a balance of both, yields the best results. To do this I have Dr Chris Denny with me. Chris is an Emergency Medicine Specialist at the Auckland City Hospital. Additionally, he holds key roles as Medical Director of Northern Rescue (Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust) and he is a member of the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (WHO Emergency Medical Team). Chris has expertise spanning acute care, leadership, and education, and has been helping to advance both emergency medicine and prehospital and retrieval medicine (PHRM) in New Zealand. To see more of Chris's work please see here: https://codachange.org/on-the-selection-of-prehospital-clinicians This podcast is sponsored by PAX. Whatever kind of challenge you have to face - with PAX backpacks you are well-prepared. Whether on water, on land or in the air - PAX's versatile, flexible backpacks are perfectly suitable for your requirements and can be used in the most demanding of environments. Equally, PAX bags are built for comfort and rapid access to deliver the right gear at the right time to the right patient. To see more of their innovative designed product range please click here: ⁠⁠https://www.pax-bags.com/en/⁠⁠ This podcast is sponsored by Wel Medical. Wel Medical, is a leading provider of life-saving medical equipment. Known for their cutting-edge defibrillators, including the widely trusted iPAD SP1, Wel Medical is dedicated to making emergency tools accessible in public spaces, schools, and businesses. Their defibrillators are designed for ease of use, with clear voice prompts and visual aids, empowering anyone to help in a cardiac emergency. Wel Medical also offers a comprehensive range of first aid supplies and provides expert training, ensuring that organisations are well-prepared for any emergency. For more information, visit ⁠welmedical.com⁠ and discover how to make your environment and workplace safer today.