2018-574-E Emergency Svc - South orange Rescue Squad operational agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1 B20BD Core Competency Requirements To establish continuity in evaluation of the preceptee the following represents a set of guidelines that outline the core competency that a preceptee should possess. These core competency points should be reflected in the daily evaluation forms. Patient Care: Assesses and applies appropriate care in emergency situations • Assess need for more personnel and /or equipment • Assess chief complaint/problem accurately • Assess need for immediate vs. transport interventions • Uses history and exam findings to accurately diagnose the patient • Assess own need for more information regarding a patient problem/ medical procedure • Demonstrate adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology • Use appropriate terminology, symbols, and abbreviations in oral and written reports • Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of pharmacology • Demonstrate ability to determine which protocol(s) are appropriate for a given patient • Demonstrate knowledge of treatment protocols and procedures Call Management: Plan patient care/scene actions appropriately • Plan a systematic approach to patient care using assessment information • Adhere to appropriate scene times • Demonstrate reasonable and safe priorities of care/action • Obtain appropriate treatment orders which are appropriate for the patient's problem(s) when not specified by standing protocols • Demonstrate ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment Communication: Show ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, patient, and family • Demonstrate ability to effectively transmit and receive information via appropriate communications mediums (i.e. Radio, cell phone, Life pak modem, etc.) • Interact courteously with crew, first responders, patients,families, dispatch, others • Give organized, clear, and accurate reports to hospital via radio and/or phone • Give organized, clear, and accurate report to receiving personnel • Share plan of care/action with crew members and other responders • Display professional behavior at all times on duty Equipment&Supplies: Demonstrate appropriate use and care of equipment • Show working knowledge of equipment for field use • Participate in care and maintenance of equipment • Properly documents all required information and reports problems to supervisor in a timely fashion 101 -' a e