Lee Varner is the past Director of EMS services at the Center for Patient Safety. Lee holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree of Science in EMS from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Lee has been a flight paramedic for a hospital-based air medical service and also served at the St. Charles County Ambulance District for over 20 years. Lee is a licensed paramedic, he has certifications as a Just Culture trainer and as a Professional in Patient Safety. He has developed innovative approaches and educational programs to reduce preventable patient harm in EMS. Including the EMSFORWARD campaign, co-development of the EMS Safety Culture Assessment, workshops, and frequent speaking engagements. Lee is a founding member of the National EMS Safety Council, an active member of the NAEMT, and served on the CAAS Standards and Revisions Committee.
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