OEC Chapter-02 Word Scramble
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A network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies. | Emergency Care System (ECS) |
A person who has completed the NSP's Outdoor First Care course and is trained to render basic first aid in outdoor, nonurban, environments | Outdoor First Care Provider (OFC) |
A provider who has successfully completed the NSP's OEC course and has kept his annual refresher requirement current. CPR training, including AED training, are required of this individual. | Outdoor Emergency Care Technician (OEC) |
a network of services, including rescue operations, prehospital emergency care, ambulance transportation, emergency department services, and public education, for treating victims of illness or injury. | Emergency Medical Services (EMS) |
An agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation, whose mission is "Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes." | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
What are the Essential components of an EMS System | 1.Manpower 2.Training 3.Communications 4.Transportation 5.Facilities 6.Critical Care Units 7.Public Safety Agencies 8.Consumer Participation 9.Access to Care 10.Patient Transfer 11.Record Keeping 12.Public Education 13.System Evaluation 14.Disaster Respon |
A person who is specially trained to provide medical care to patients in prehospital settings | Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) |
A basic level technician who has successfully completed an NHTSA approved course or its equivalent and is authorized to provide basic life support. | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
An intermediate-level technician who has successfully completed an NHTSA approved advanced course or its equivalent and is authorized to provide both basic and intermediate life support. | Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) |
An allied health care professional who has successfully completed an NHTSA approved course or its equivalent and is trained to deliver both basic and advanced life support. | Paramedic |
A set of rules, regulations, and ethical considerations that define the extent, boundaries, and limitations of a prehospital provider's duties. | Scope of Practice |
List 4 nationally recognized prehospital emergency care provider levels. | EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic |
a person who has been trained to provide emergency medical advice and instructions over the telephone | Emergency Medical Dispatcher |
a physician who is responsible for ensuring and evaluating the appropriate level and quality of care throughout an emergency care system. | Medical Director |
What is the common within all Emergency Medical Systems. | To ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. |
The process by which a physician monitors the quality of medical care rendered to patients and provides assistance and quidance to prehospital providers and emergency care systems. | Medical Oversight |
Written procedures for assessing, treating, and transporting a patient. | Protocols |
what enables the components of an Emergency Care System to function as a team | Common goals, Common Language, Common Practices |
What permits an Emergency Care System to operate in a coordinated manner. | Effective Communications |
What two things ensure that the care patients receive is in accordance with the area medical quidlines | Medical Oversight, Quality Improvement |
What 3 methods quality improvement methods can OEC Technicians use to improve the care that they provide | Prospective, Concurrent, and Retrospective |
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