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1 Objectives
EMS systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Define Systems | emergency care and transport of the sick and injured |
| Four Levels of EMS Training | -EMR 50+ hours -EMTB 160+ hours -AEMT unknown -EMTP 800-1500+ hour |
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Licensure | 1994 must be able to preform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations |
| History of EMS | -1966 white paper~ accidental death and disability, the neglected disease of the modern society -1973~ Highway Saftey Act and Emergency Medical Services Act |
| Scope of Practice | EMR-cpr, basic first aid EMTB- CPR, AED, assist w meds, give some meds (O2, glucose gel, epipen, narcan, activated charcoal), breathing techniques, BLS,IM AEMT- IV, medication, cardiac EMTP- cardiac monitor, IV, pharmacological intervention, intubation |
| Bystander Management | purposeful movement aka give task that would be helpful, doesn't harm, keep them occupied |
| Components | -incident recognition -all access -dispatch -BLS -ALS -transport (ground/air) -ER/ED -specialty care -rehab -prevention -public education |
| Medical Direction | -medical director~ medical doctor gives written standing orders and protocols -medical control~ hospital gives offline or online radio or phone (IHERN) -IHERN~ indiana hospital emergency radio network |
| Mobile Intergraded Healthcare (MIH) | system of home nonemergent care provided by medics |
| Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) | internal and external audits and reviews to purpose is to provide the best Pt care |
| Prevention and Public Education | primary- campaign to prevent (Dont Text and Drive) public education- educate the public (smoke alarms) secondary- prevent from being sever (fluoride=cavity prevention) |
| Roles and Responsibilites | equipment ready Pt assessment Calm in chaos HIPPA Admin support Give back to profession Safety of all EVOC lifelong learner |
| Attributes (Content of Character) | Integrity Empathy Self motivated Appearance Hygiene Time management Multitasking Communication Team work/diplomacy |
| Health Insurance Portability Act (HIPPA) | All identifiable Patient information is protected, restricted to patient and ONLY those who provide direct care |
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