I Made a Mistake... Now What? - GuardianCME

How long does an EMS provider have to report that they have been arrested? a.) 24 hours b.) 72 hours c.) 1 week d.) You don't have to report an arrest

24 hours

What does it mean to do the right thing when mistakes happen in EMS? a.) Being honest and having integrity b.) Reporting the incident to the media immediately c.) Reviewing the incident over the course of a week before reporting it d.) Deny, deny, deny

Being honest and having integrity

During the annual agency inspection, the life support agency must provide proof of provider ____________ regarding patient care. a.) Attendance b.) Competency c.) Integrity d.) Vaccinations

Competency

What happens when you lie about a mistake in EMS? a.) It makes everyone suspicious of everything you have ever done b.) Nothing there are no repercussions c.) The lie is isolated to that incident and the state will consider that d.) If there was no harm, there is no fowl

It makes everyone suspicious of everything you have ever done

What should you do if you make a medication error on a patient? a.) Report and document it b.) If it was a minor issue monitor and deny c.) Report it to your partner and keep it between the both of you d.) Notify the family immediately

Report and document it

An EMS provider has been arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUIL). Who must the EMS provider advise of this arrest? a.) Their parents b.) No one until convicted c.) The State of Michigan EMS office d.) The media

The State of Michigan EMS office

If you are arrested what does a Michigan EMS provider must do? a.) The provider only must notify their employer b.) There is no reporting necessary c.) The provider must notify the MCA and state EMS office d.) The provider only has to notify the MCA if they are convicted

The provider must notify the MCA and state EMS office

What is the Federal Agency that oversees all EMS in the United States? a.) The White House b.) There is no such agency c.) FEMS d.) FEMA

There is no such agency

What is the Federal Act that requires EMS to exist in the United States? a.) The EMS Act b.) NEMSIS c.) MIEMSIS d.) There is none

There is none

If you potentially harm a patient by giving too much medication, what do you do next? a.) Panic and cover it up b.) Call your supervisor and request another crew for transport c.) Call the state EMS office 24 hour medication error hotline d.) Treat the patient and immediately notify the hospital, your agency, and the MCA

Treat the patient and immediately notify the hospital, your agency, and the MCA