A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alers the EMS

An EMT or other person authorized by a Medical Director to give medications and provide emergency care.

A 911 system which has the ability to automatically identify a caller's phone number and location.

Description of medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy

Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director.

A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of an EMS system. EMS professionals work under this physicians license which extends the privilege to practice at an expanded scope of practice while on duty.

Off-line Medical Direction

Standing orders issued by the Medical Director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician.

On-line Medical Direction

Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone.

The long-term survival rate of patients.

A process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that requires improvement.

A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.

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Chapter 1 EMT

Question	Answer
911 System	A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alers the EMS
Designated Agent	An EMT or other person authorized by a Medical Director to give medications and provide emergency care.
Enhanced 911	A 911 system which has the ability to automatically identify a caller's phone number and location.
Evidence-based	Description of medical techniques or practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy
Medical Direction	Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director.
Medical Director	A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient-care aspects of an EMS system. EMS professionals work under this physicians license which extends the privilege to practice at an expanded scope of practice while on duty.
Off-line Medical Direction	Standing orders issued by the Medical Director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician.
On-line Medical Direction	Orders from the on-duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone.
Patient outcomes	The long-term survival rate of patients.
Protocols	List of steps
Quality Improvement	A process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that requires improvement.
Standing orders	A policy or protocol issued by a Medical Director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations.

Created by: Paramedic2003

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