EMS Systems
How many levels of training are there in EMS
4
EMR, EMT, AEMT. PMDC
Define CISD
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Define Standard of Care
The care expected to be provided by an EMT with similar training when managing a patient in a similar situation.
Define PCR
Patient Care Report
What are some signs and symptoms of TB
Fever
Coughing up blood
WHAT PPE would we wear?
Define fire based EMS service
An EMS service that is part of a fire department
Define standard precautions
Protecting yourself from disease transmission through exposure to blood and body fluids
Define Scope of Practice
The actions and care that an EMT's are legally allowed to perform by the state in which they are practicing.
Define Chief Complaint
What the patient complains of in their own words
Define public health system
Monitors health of the population, provides medical care, and provides education
What is the purpose of a medical record?
Continuity of care, billing, CQI, Legal protection
Define PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Define DNR
Do Not Resuscitate Orders
Define Pertinent Negative
These are signs or symptoms that might be expected, based on the chief complaint, but the patient denies having.
Can a patient refuse treatment and or transport?
MAYBE
What is the NHTSA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Define Circadian Rhythm
The body's natural clock
Define Assualt
A willful threat to inflict harm on a person
What is the SOAP format of documentation
S - Subjective
O- Objective
A- Assessment
P- Plan
Define HIPPA
A federal law designed to protect patient privacy
Define standing orders
A system of internal and external audits designed to improve quality of care
What are the five stages of death and dying
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
Define Battery
The act of touching a patient unlawfully without there consent
What is the CHART format of documentation
C- Chief complaint
H- History
A- Assessment
R - Rx
T- Transport
In what format do we scan and send documents in this class