Chapter 1 Emergency Medical Care Systems, Research, & Public Health Flashcards
provides both basic and limited advance emergency medical care and transportation to a patient in prehospital environment
Advanced Emergency medical technician (AEMT)
Protects individuals with a documented disability from being denied initial or continued employment based on their disability
American with Disability Act (ADA)
similar to the first responder level, provides immediate lifesaving care to patients who have accessed the EMS system while awaiting response from a higher-level EMS practitioner.
Emergency Medical Responder
provides basic emergency medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS system
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Service System
EMS system
focuses on research to provide clear evidence that certain procedures, medication, and equipment improve patient outcome.
evidence-based medicine
the primary charge of the medical director is developing & stabling the guidelines under which EMS personnel function
medical direction
Is a physician who is legally responsible for the clinical and patient care aspects of the ems system
medical director
the emerging term that more comprehensively describes the EMS system medical director’s responsibilities.
medical oversight
is provided through a set of predetermined, written guidelines that allow EMT’s to use their judgment to administer emergency medical care according to written guidelines without having to contact a physician
off-line medical direction
require an EMT acquire permission from a physician via cell phone, telephone, or radio communication prior to administering specific emergency care.
on-line medical direction
scope of practice includes the skills performed by the EMT & AEMT with the addition of more advanced assessment and patient management skulls and provision of the highest level of prehospital care
Paramedic
emergency medical treatment given to a patient before they are transported to a hospital or care facility
prehospital care
comprise a full set of guidelines that define the entire scope of medical care( triage, treatment, transport, destination)
protocols
also known as continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of EMS.
quality improvement (QI)
are a subset of protocols that do not require real-time physician input.
standing orders
name some of the roles and responsibility of the EMT
maintain vehicle and equipment readiness Ensure safety of the EMS crew, the bystanders, and patient at the scene operate emergency vehicle assess the patient provide emergency care safely life and move a patient prepare oral and written reports safely transport the patient transfer patient care perform record keeping and data collection serve as a patient advocate provide emotional support to the patient, relatives, and other a the scene integrate the EMS service with other emergency and nonemergency services resolve the emergency incident maintain medical and legal standards provide administrative support enhance professional development develop and maintain community relations
Name some of the Characteristics of professional behavior for EMT’S
Integrity Empathy self-motivation professional appearance and hygiene self-confident effective time management good verbal and written communication skills teamwork and diplomacy respect for patients, coworkers, and other health care professionals patient advocate careful delivery of services
