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2014 Paramedic One - Roehner
Chapter 1 - EMS Systems
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02/09/2014

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Who has the ability to issue a license?
Definition
State EMS governmental body
Term
Where was the concept of physician operated mobile intensive care developed?
Definition
Europe
Term
What is the role of EMD in emergency medical services?
Definition
Emergency medical dispatch
Term
What level of certification is required prior to entering paramedic training?
Definition
Emergency Medical Technician
Term
Who coordinates an entire rescue effort?
Definition
Dispatch
Term
What department regulates EMT paramedic national standards?
Definition
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Term
What does reciprocity allow a Paramedic to do?
Definition
Become certified  by another state or agency
Term
Who is responsible for patient documentation?
Definition
Attending in charge
Term
What does the role of EMS medical director include?
Definition
  1. Developes clinical protocols
  2. Provides input into patient care
  3. Participates in equipment selection
Term

What does Off-line medical control assist with?

Definition
  1. Standing orders
  2. Protocols
  3. Procedures and training
Term
What is the name of the tool used to continually evaluate paramedic performance?
Definition
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Term
What is Retrospective Research?
Definition
Research based on available data
Term
What was established after the publication of "The White Paper"?
Definition
National Highway Safety Act
Term
What group is responsible for ensuring that a research study is ethically sound?
Definition
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Term
What occured in 1860?
Definition
First recorded occurance of a medic in an ambulance
Term
What is another name for the White Paper?
Definition
Accidental Death and Disability:The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Term
In 1965 the National academy of Science and the National Research Council Released the "White Paper". What 5 things did it address?
Definition
  1.  Lack of uniform laws and standards
  2. Poorly equipped ambulances
  3. Lack of professional training
  4. Hospitals with part-time staff
  5. More people died in MVA's than in Viet Nam
Term
Who is responsible for the financial and developmental support of BLS and ALS?
Definition
DOT
Term
Who is the father of "Paramedicine"?
Definition
Dr. Nagel
Term
Who published the 1st Emergency Care Book and when was it released?
Definition
American Academy of Orthapedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 1971
Term
Who developed EMS system elements?
Definition
National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration
Term
What does NREMT stand for?
Definition
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Term
What is Licensure?
Definition
How states control who is allowed to practice as a health care provider
Term
What is Reciprocity?
Definition

Granting certification to a provider form another state or agency

Recognized by 40 states

National Registry Certification

Term
What are 5 EMS service types?
Definition
  1. Fire based
  2. 3rd Service Municipalities
  3. Private profit and not for profit
  4. Hospital based
  5. Hybrid or others
Term
What are the 8 factors that play a role in the outcome and the patients survival?
Definition
  1. By stander care
  2. Dispatch
  3. Response - time and distance
  4. Pre hospital care
  5. Transportation
  6. Emergency department staff
  7. Definitive care
  8. Rehabilitation
Term
What EMS model is created  on the federal level and by whom?
Definition

National EMS Scope of Practic Model


NHTSA

Term
What is the state responsible for in regards to EMS?
Definition
Licensure
Term
What are local systems responsible for in regards to EMS?
Definition

Medical Control

Day to Day limits

Medications carried on the bus

Hospital specialties

Term

In 2009 the National Standard Cirricula was renamed what?

 

Definition
National EMS Education Standardss which provides standard testing and certificates for U.S
Term
What 2 things were entered into the Paramedic Ciriculum in 2009?
Definition
  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. 1000 to 1500 hours of study
Term
What is a Profession?
Definition
A field or endeavor that requires a specialized set of knowledge and skills and expertise
Term
Name 6 things that make health care employees "professionals"?
Definition
  1. Conforms to the standards of other health care providers
  2. Provides quality patient care
  3. Pride in profession
  4. Strives for high standards
  5. Earns respect of others
  6. Meets societal expectations on and off duty
Term
What things define professionalism of a paramedic?
Definition
  1. Integrity
  2. Empathy
  3. Self motivation
  4. Confidence
  5. Communication and documentation
  6. Team work and respect
  7. Pt advocacy
  8. Injury prevention
  9. Careful delivery of service, following protocols, procedures and supervisors
  10. Time management
  11. Administrative duties
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