Consent & Care
You must obtain this before giving care
Consent
What protects you if you help in good faith?
What is abandonment?
Stopping care too soon; illegal and unsafe
What law protects someone who calls 911 during an overdose situation
Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
What is implied consent and when is it applicable?
Assumed for unresponsive individuals
When can you stop giving care?
Only when EMS arrives; Unsafe scene; exhaustion; or no longer needed
What must you report if you suspect it?
Abuse/neglect
What kind of changes are people protected from under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act?
Protects from simple posession charges
What is someone refuses care?
Step back, call EMS, and monitor if safe
What must remain private?
Confidentiality
When should you call EMS/911?
Call EMS when care is refused or when you need support
T/F: The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects against all criminal charges, including trafficking
False!