EMS Systems
What are the four levels of training?
EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic
What does BSI stand for?
Body Substance Isolation
Emancipated Minors
People who can be legally treated as an adult despite being under eighteen
ex. Married, have children, armed forces
Who is the medical director?
Scope of Practice
Outlines the care you are legally allowed to give, typically defined by the state
ADA
American Disabilities Act 1990, protects people with disabilities from being denied access to programs and services provided by the government, prohibiting unequal employment and pay
if you are caught in a thunderstorm in the middle of an open space, how do you protect yourself?
What is the primary rule with PCRs?
If it isn't documented, it didn't happen
What immunization is required by OSHA and has to be offered at no cost by employers?
Hepatitis B
Donning/Doffing
Donning - applying
Doffing - removing
Who develops the National EMS Scope of Practice Model?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
What is compassion fatigue also known as? What may be some symptoms?
Secondary stress disorder
High absenteeism, aggressive behavior, lack of empathy, judgemental attitude
Define implied consent and what it is also known as
Emergency Doctrine
When a person is unconscious or otherwise incapable of making a rational, informed decision about care and unable to give consent, the law assumes that the patient would consent to care if able to
Cumulative stress reactions
Prolonged or excessive stress
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
EMS Origins is founded off of the 1966 publication known as what?
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Provide an example for the five kinds of transmission
Direct - touching bodily fluids
Indirect - needlesticks
Airborne - coughing
Foodborne - improperly prepared food
Vectorborne - Black Death, Rabies
What is negligence and what four factors does it depend on?
Failure to provide same care that a person with the same training would've provided in the same situation
Duty, breach of duty, damages, causation
Durable power of attorney for healthcare
Healthcare Proxy
Named surrogates to make decisions for them regarding their healthcare in the event that they are incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves
Quid pro quo
Requests sexual favors in exchange for something else
What is the primary focus of the EMS Agenda Components of an EMS System?
A People-Centered EMS System
Comprehensive, quality, convenient care, evidence-based clinical care, efficient well-rounded care, preventative care, easily accessible and comprehensive patient records
What immunizations are recommended for healthcare workers by the CDC?
Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Tdap (Tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis)
What conditions need to be met to be protected by the provisions of a Good Samaritan?
You acted in good faith, rendered care without expectation of compensation, acted within scope of your training, and did not act is grossly negligent manner
What needs to be done for a refusal?
Have the patient sign the form, a witness signature, attempt to obtain consent, inform medical control
In loco parentis
Teachers, school officials, and camp counselors can legally give consent for treatment of the minor if the parent or legal guardian is not available