Chapter 1: EMS Systems Flashcards

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Define EMS

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Team of health care professionals who are responsible for and provide emergency care and transportation to sick and injured

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4 levels of EMT training and licensure

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EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic

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ADA employment as an EMT

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1990’s protects people with disabilities from being denied care

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EMS historical background

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-1960s-1970s emergency ambulance services
-1966 Accidental Death and Disability
-1966 DOT
-1973 EMS developmental act
-1980s ALS care
-1990s examinations

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ALS

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AEMT and paramedic skills include: IV, medications, advanced airway

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Licensure

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Legal authority to practice

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Credentialing

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Verification process of a health care providers qualificatons

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EMS Agenda Components

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-Comprehensive quality
-Evidence based care
-Efficent care
-Preventitive care
-Comprehensive pt records

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Medical Director

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Authorizes EMS to practice under his care

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10
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Medical Control

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Provide online and offline control

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Mobile Intergrated Health (MIH)

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-Utilized prehospital care resources
-Provided at community rather than hospital

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Continous Quality IMprovement (CQI)

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-Addressing needs of system
-Quality management process

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Accomplishements of Public Health Examples

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-Vacc programs
-Helmet laws
-Seat belt laws
-Tobacco use
-Sewage systems

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HR

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-Responsible for hiring , firing ptocesses

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