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CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement)
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A system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system.
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EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch)
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Assists dispatchers in selecting units to respond to a call as well as providing callers with vital instructions until the arrival of EMS crews.
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EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
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A system that represents the combined efforts of several professionals and agencies to provide prehospital emergency care to the sick and injured.
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EMT-B (Basic)
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Has training in basic life support as well as use of an AED, use of a definitive airway adjunct, and assisting patients with certain medications.
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EMT-I (Intermediate)
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Has training in IV (intravenous) therapy, interpretation of cardiac rhythms and defibrillation, and orotracheal intubation.
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EMT-P (Paramedic)
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Has extensive training in IV (intravenous) therapy, pharmacology, cardiac monitoring, and other advanced assessment and treatment skills.
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First Responder
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First trained individual to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provide initial medical assistance.
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA)
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Federal legislation passed in 1996. Limits availability of patients' health care information and penalizes violations of patient privacy.
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Intravenous (IV) Therapy
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The delivery of medication directly into a vein.
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Medical Control
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Instructions given directly by radio or cellphone(online) or indirectly by protocol(offline) as authorized by the medical director.
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Medical Director
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Physician who authorizes or delegates to the EMT the authority to provide medical care in the field.
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Primary Service Area(PSA)
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The designated area in which the EMS service is responsible for the provision of prehospital emergency care and transportation to the hospital.
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Quality Control
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The responsibility of the medical director to ensure that the appropriate medical care standards are met by EMT-Bs on each call.
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