Chapter 1 EMS Systems Vocab

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Oversight by the medical director to ensure the appropriate medical care standards are met by EMTs on each call.

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Quality Control

Front

An individual with specific training of Advanced Life Support (ALS) such as IV Therapy and administration of certain medications.

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AEMT

Front

A device that detects treatable life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and delivers the appropriate electrical shock to the patient.

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Automated External Defibrillator

Front

A system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system, aimed to improve patient outcomes.

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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

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An individual who has training in basic life support (BLS) including use of an AED, airway adjuncts, and assisting with certain medications.

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EMT

Front

How many hours of sleep did you get last night?

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

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A trained professional, such as a police officer, firefighter, lifeguard, or other person who may arrive on scene and provide first aid.

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EMR

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An approach to medicine where decisions are based on well-conducted research, classifying recommendations based on the strength of the scientific evidence.

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Evidence-based medicine (EBM)

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Federal legislation passed in 1996 which aims to limit availability of patients' health care information and penalizes violations of patient privacy.

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Physician instructions given directly by radio or cellphone (online/direct) or indirectly by written protocol or guidelines (off-line). Authorized by the medical director.

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Medical Control