Bulletin 03: Pts Bill of Rights Flashcards
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If you have questions comments concerns about our service who do you call and what two ways can you contact them?
Office of the fire chief at 202 673 3320 or director.fems@dc.gov
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How many line items can the patient Expect from us?
12
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A pt can expect to recieve timely and appropriate medical services without regard to what 6 items
race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin
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A pt can expect to be transported in a clean and properly maintained ambulance to an appropriate medical facility but we may not be able to take you where?
To the hospital of your choice
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Regardless of whether or not you are transported we will check your what?
Vitals signs
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In our patient care report we must thoroughly and truthfully document these 6 things
past medical history, medications, current complaint of illness or injury, patient assessment, interventions, and treatment performed by emergency personnel.
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The patient care report and protected health information must be?
securely retained and stored, remain confidential and be avilable for their review as required by law.
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The patient can refuse 4 things:
drugs, treatment, procedures or transportation.
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true or false: All employees must furnish both their Unit Number and FEMS Dept. ID number upon request.
TRUE
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true or false: upon request we must provde a reasonable explaination of charges for EMS we provide
TRUE
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The Patient has only one responsibility- what is it?
To cooperate with our personel so we can provide the best and correct type of care for them
