EMS 3305 Risk Management Practices in EMS
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EMS 3305 Risk Management Practices in EMS
Description
Examines issues related to reduction or prevention of risk associated with the administration of an emergency medical services (EMS). Areas of concern are related to human resource management, workplace safety, personnel safety, vehicle operations, and clinical proficiency. Current practices support a culture of safety with an emphasis on provider health and wellness, and system accountability as evidenced by strategic implementation of programs aimed at improving awareness of risk related issues, including promoting ownership for achieving organizational goals related to risk management.
Outcomes
- Summarize key components of internal monitoring.
- Explore laws relevant to risks associated with human resource functions.
- Discuss the culture of safety movement in EMS.
- Evaluate employee orientation programs for risk reduction initiatives.
- Explain strategies and programs for risk reduction associated with emergency vehicle operations.
- Formulate strategies that will reduce risk of negligence associated with poor clinical proficiency of EMS personnel.
- Determine performance indicators that should be considered when establishing emergency response guidelines in a community.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
EMS safety and risk management
Publisher: Pearson (2015)
Author: Lindsey, J. T.
ISBN: 9780133818789
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