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According to the Tulsa Fire Department's Emergency Operating Guidelines, who is typically assigned the role of scribe at an EMS scene?
According to the Tulsa Fire Department's Emergency Operating Guidelines, who is typically assigned the role of scribe at an EMS scene?
- The crew member of highest medical licensure (Medic).
- The company officer (Captain). (correct)
- The EMSA paramedic upon arrival.
- The EMT assigned to obtain vital signs.
What is the primary responsibility of the 'Primary Patient Care' provider at an EMS scene, according to the Tulsa Fire Department's guidelines?
What is the primary responsibility of the 'Primary Patient Care' provider at an EMS scene, according to the Tulsa Fire Department's guidelines?
- Gathering patient demographic data and medical history.
- Patient interview, assessment, and care plan development/implementation. (correct)
- Determining the method for retrieving fire personnel from the hospital.
- Obtaining a full set of vital signs and applying the ECG monitor.
When transferring patient care to an EMSA paramedic, what information should the TFD primary patient care provider include in their report?
When transferring patient care to an EMSA paramedic, what information should the TFD primary patient care provider include in their report?
- Only the patient's name and date of birth.
- The firefighter's preferred method of hospital retrieval.
- The company officer's assessment of the company's return-to-service ability.
- Chief complaint, history, medications list, and interventions rendered. (correct)
According to Tulsa Fire Department's guidelines, who is responsible for retrieving fire personnel who have accompanied EMSA to the hospital?
According to Tulsa Fire Department's guidelines, who is responsible for retrieving fire personnel who have accompanied EMSA to the hospital?
What factor should the company officer primarily consider when determining the method for retrieving firefighters from the hospital?
What factor should the company officer primarily consider when determining the method for retrieving firefighters from the hospital?
According to the guidelines, when should EMS incidents be entered into Firehouse?
According to the guidelines, when should EMS incidents be entered into Firehouse?
What vital information is the Scribe responsible for gathering at an EMS scene?
What vital information is the Scribe responsible for gathering at an EMS scene?
The Support Care provider is responsible for performing specific tasks at an EMS scene. Which of these tasks falls under their responsibility?
The Support Care provider is responsible for performing specific tasks at an EMS scene. Which of these tasks falls under their responsibility?
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EMS Scribe duties
EMS Scribe duties
Gathers patient demographics: name, DOB, history, meds, allergies, and advanced directives.
Primary Patient Care provider
Primary Patient Care provider
Highest medical licensure; responsible for patient interview, assessment, and care plan.
Support Care provider
Support Care provider
Obtains vitals, applies ECG, AED, oxygen, and assists with other patient care skills.
Transfer of Care report
Transfer of Care report
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Elements of Patient Report
Elements of Patient Report
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Who assumes patient care?
Who assumes patient care?
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Retrieval of Fire Personnel
Retrieval of Fire Personnel
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EMS Incident Documentation
EMS Incident Documentation
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