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11 Cards in this Set
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Designated agent |
An EMT or other person authorized by a Medical Director to give medication and provide emergency care. |
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Off-line medical direction |
Standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMTs to give certain medication or perform certain procedures without speaking to the Medical Director. |
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On-line medical direction |
Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by the radio or telephone. |
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911 System |
A system for telephone access to report emergencies. |
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Medical Direction |
Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. |
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Medical Director |
A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for patient-care aspects of the EMS system. |
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Quality Improvement |
A process of continuous self review |
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Protocols |
Lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. |
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Standing Orders |
A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMTs and others to perform particular skills in certain situation. |
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Patient Outcomes |
Long-term survival of the patient. |
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Evidence-based |
Description of medical techniques backed by scientific evidence. |
