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Contamination
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The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials.
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Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
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A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs.
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Decontamination
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The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials.
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Hazardous Material Incident
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The release of a harmful substance into the environment.
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Multiple-Casualty Incident (MCI)
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An emergency involving multiple patients.
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Pathogens
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The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations.
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Standard Precautions
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A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
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Stress
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A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus.
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