EMD Module 2

List and define the 8 legal terms

Abandonment- when you leave a patient who is known to be in a life threatening condition Principle of reasonableness- what a reasonable person would do Emergency rule-a person who is faced with an emergency cannot be held to the same standard as someone not faced with such circumstances Foreseeability- must rely solely on the info you're receiving Detrimental reliance-a person expects a certain action be taken because it has been done before for other people damages-anything awarded to a winning plaintiff consent-permission to treat someone immunity- protect people if they chose to assist in life saving measures(Good Samaritan law) governmental immunity-provided protection against events with no malicious intent

Define Negligance

a failure to act or perform in a particular situation as compared to someone with similar training

Where is standard of care usually defined? Lift 4 items that establish it in court

at any level of government,

Describe any national and state standards that are used to establish EMD programs

behavior and conduct, judged to gudecards, local and state statues, professional standards

5 ways one can reduce liability exposure

follow guidecards adhere to local policies keep guide cards close word for word

Describe how patient confidentiality is related to EMD

patients information is expected to babe kept 100% confidential especially when relaying to response units

Seven ways agencies handle risk management

screening hiring processes training for new employees updated policies proper end training QA/QI continuing education

Define liability

you are ultimately responsible for your actions