The term emergency refers to any extraordinary event that requires a rapid and skilled response and that can be managed by a communitys existing resources. An emergency is differentiated from a mass casuality incident in that an it us a msnmade or natural event or disaster that overwhelms a communitys ability to respond with existing resources. When an emergency or MCI occurs, first responders are dispatched to the scene. All health care providers have a role in emergency and MCI preparedness. Knowledge of the hospitals emergency response plan is necessary, including individual roles and responsibilities of members of the response team and participation in emergency /MCI preparedness drill on a regular basis.
Discuss the emergency prepardeness in LTC facilities: discuss the four parts to an emergency plan, all-hazards approach to planning; types of exercises; and risk mitigation in the facility.
A client arrives at the emergency department experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Discuss possible signs and symptoms this client may be exhibiting. Discuss the care plan for this client.
A client arrives at the emergency department experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Discuss possible signs and symptoms this client may be exhibiting. Discuss the care plan for this client.
MOA110 Medical Office Procedures Emergency Practices Worksheet 4. Discuss protocols for disposal of biological materials. 5. Identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency
Discuss an NGO of your choice that is involved in global emergency preparedness. What is its main mission, and what are some of the challenges it has encountered in achieving its mission? What is the role of public health professionals in this NGO?
How can ethics/morals in disasters (i.e natural disasters) be encouraged? discuss for both emergency responders and as a victims.
Discuss the medical management of status epilepticus. Why is it considered a medical emergency? What education could be given to patients with epilepsy? Describe the pharmacologic treatment of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). What is the use and purposes for mannitol (Osmitrol) in the treatment of increased ICP? A patient has visual and auditory agnosia. Which of the cerebral areas are affected? What cerebral area would be affected by tactile agnosia? What cerebral area would be affected by body parts and...
Discuss the medical management of status epilepticus. Why is it considered a medical emergency? What education could be given to patients with epilepsy? Describe the pharmacologic treatment of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). What is the use and purposes for mannitol (Osmitrol) in the treatment of increased ICP? A patient has visual and auditory agnosia. Which of the cerebral areas are affected? What cerebral area would be affected by tactile agnosia? What cerebral area would be affected by body parts and...
Describe who (in a medical office setting) is permitted to release information to in an emergency situation and in a non-emergency situation based on PHIA and why. Remember to discuss confidentiality, power of attorney, and guardianship. Use evidence found in literature to support your ideas by citing the references.
An emergency service wishes to see whether a relationship exists
between the outside temperature and the number of emergency calls.
Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and number of emergency calls are
shown.
Temperature
(°F)
Number of emergency calls
68
7
74
4
82
8
88
10
93
11
99
9
101
13
a. (9 marks) Compute and interpret the sample
correlation coefficient and test the significance of the
correlation coefficient at
= 0.05. Discuss your conclusion.
b. (14 marks) Compute the...