Chapter 5 Flashcards
emergency prepardeness
being properly equipped and trained for any medical crisis or disaster
emergency medical service (ems)
the response system called in the event of a medical crisis or traumatic injury. Including personnel trained in basic or advance life support and the ambulance to transport an injured victim to a hospital emergency room
emergency action plan (eap)
a formal document outlining the steps taken in the event of a medical crisis or disaster
defined medical emergency
a medical illness or traumatic injury that has the potential to be life-threatening or progress to be life-threatening event in the absence of treatment
nonemergency
any medical illness or injury that does not pose a medical threat to life or limb
all staff should be trained in ____ ____/ _ _ _ and know where the emergency equipment is located
first aid/CPR
if adequate assistance is not available bystanders may be
used
AT’s must have proper equipment and training for
any medical emergency
necessary preparation includes
eap, proper coverage, emergency equipment and supply maintenance, appropriate medical personnel, continuing education
eap
must be customized to the needs of the organization
should be practiced and reviewed at least __ time a year
one
should specify:
emergency personnel, communication, equipment and transportation
all staff needs to be able to implement the
eap
one staff member on the scene should be assigned to call 911, if necessary
ems
communicate with ems to make them aware of the school’s
eap
prior communication between ems and AT staff with good relationships and
rapport
when calling ems individual must have
easy access to the phone
ability to speak calm and clear over the
phone
give
name, address and phone number of where emergency took place
the number of injured
individuals
condition of the
injured
