Chapter 2 - Emergency Care Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is the NHTSA?
A
The national highway traffic safety administration.
2
Q
What is an emergency care system?
A
A network of specially trained personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources that respond to medical emergencies.
3
Q
What are the 15 essential components of an EMS systems.
A
- manpower
- training
- communications
- transportation
- facilities
- critical care units
- public safety agencies
- consumer participation
- access to care
- patient transfer
- record keeping
- public education
- system evaluation
- disaster response
- Mutual aid
