Workforce safety & Wellness

Question 1

What is OSHA

Answer 1

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 2

What is PESH?

Answer 2

Public employee safety and health

Established by the new York state department of labor as part of the states program under osha

enforce all of the osha regulations within the state

Question 3

Standard safety precautions

Answer 3

Pathogens
Communicable Disease
Standard Precautions
Haz Mat
Specialty Teams

Question 4

Pathogens

Answer 4

Any microorganism capable of causing or producing a disease

Can be transmitted through the air, or exposure to human blood

Question 5

Communicable Diseases

Answer 5

Caused by viruses or bacteria

Transmissible from person to person

Preventable through taking proper BSI precautions and hand washing

Hepatitis, HIV, TB, Meningitis

Question 6

Standard Precautions

Answer 6

Washing Hands

Use Gloves (Latex and Vinyl)

Eye Protection

Uniforms

Isolation Kits

Masks (Surgical or N95)\

Question 7

Ways to start well in advance

Answer 7

Tetanus Shot

Hep B vaccine

Influenza Vaccine

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

PPD Test

Question 8

Hazmat

Answer 8

Identify Possible Hazards

EMRCB

Question 9

How do you approach a HazMat Scene

Answer 9

Uphill
Upwind
Upstream

Question 10

What are the different Specialty teams

Answer 10

Electricity
Fire
Explosion
HAZ Mat

Question 11

Commonly Used Mobility Devices in EMS

Answer 11

Longboards
Stretchers
Stairchairs
Scoop Stretcher

Question 12

Proper Body Mechanics

Answer 12

Ensure maximum lifting potential

Helps Avoid injury

Keep back straight and locked in

legs 15in apart

Center weight

Bend using legs in squatting position

Lift with legs, not back

Question 13

How to perform a body drag

Answer 13

Place a sheet under the patient to facilitate movement

Drag patient in 15” to 20” increments to avoid over- extension and potential injury

Question 14

How to perform a diamond carry?

Answer 14

4 people to carry. One at foot, one at head, two at sides

Aids in weight distribution during lifting and carrying of the patient

Head/Torso= approximately 70% of the persons weight

Question 15

What is a one handed lift

Answer 15

4 members are needed at each corner of the device

Use one hand each

Question 16

What is an emergency move

Answer 16

used in the event that the patient required immediate movement

can pull patient by clothing at the neck and shoulders, by the wrists with arms extended or from under armpit

Question 17

What is stress?

Answer 17

Any response either physical, emotional or behavioral to things that happen in our lives. (either on or off the job)

Question 18

psychological & Physical response of stress

Answer 18

Increase HR/BP

Dilated pupils & venous vessels

Tensed muscles

Decreased blood flow to stomach

fatigue, headache, irritability

insomnia/ hypersomnia

change in appetite, inability to concentrate

hyperactivity or underactivity.

Question 19

emotional response to stress

Answer 19

fear, dull behavior, depression,

oversensitivity, anger

irritability, frustration

Question 20

What are the different types of stress?

Answer 20

Critical Incident Stress

Acute Stress

cumulative Stress

PTSD

Question 21

Common causes of stress

Answer 21

Mass Casualty Incidents

Infant and child trauma

Abuse/domestic violence calls

Death or injury to MOS

Question 22

How can stress affect our families

Answer 22

Can’t Plan activities

On call situations

Wanting to share your feelings but cannot

Fear of separation and of being ignored

Lack of understanding from your family and friends

Question 23

Warning signs

Answer 23

Guilt
Anxiety
Isolation
Indecisiveness
Change of appetite
Inability to concentrate
Loss of interest in work
Irritable towards friends, co-workers, family
Change in sleep patterns or nightmares
Loss of interest in sexual activities

Question 24

Stress Management

Answer 24

Changes for life style
Exercise regularly
Practice Relaxation techniques
Balance your schedule
Change your work environment

Question 25

Critical Incident Stress Management

Answer 25

A team of counselors and mental health professionals who help the EMTs deal with critical incident stress. Meetings are held usually within 24-72 hours of incident.

CISD Teams
Follow up services
Spouse and family support
multi component crisis intervention system

Question 26

Considerations for varied family members with death or dying

Answer 26

Sudden death vs. prolonged illness

Impersonal setting lead to denial

Family mobility and lack of family support

Grieving Process

Question 27

Stages of Grieving

Answer 27

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

Question 28

Dealing with the family

Answer 28

Calm, professional, and caring approach
Maintaining respect and dignity for the patient
Avoid inappropriate comments
Be honest, avoid “false hope” statements
Silence is ok, expressions can relay your feelings about the event

Question 29

Domestic Violence and Abuse

Answer 29

Abuse and Neglect

Question 30

Abuse

Answer 30

Multiple bruises in various stages of healing

Injuries that are inconsistent with the mechanism of injury

Repeated calls to the same address

Recent burns

Parent or guardians that appear to be inappropriately concerned

Fear on the part of the patients to discuss how the injury happened

Question 31

Neglect

Answer 31

Lack of appropriate supervision

Malnourished patients

Unsafe living conditions

Untreated chronic illness

Question 32

Patterns of coercive behavior

Answer 32

Physical

Sexual

Economic

Emotional

Physical

Psychological

Question 33

EMT’s Role on scene

Answer 33

Assess and treat your patient

Observe your surroundings

Legal responsibilities- NYS Mandated Reporter

Question 34

Documentation

Answer 34

PCR

SCAM Report