Lecture - 2 (Emeregency action plan-2) .
- 2. Course name: Emergency procedures and primary care in physical therapy. Course code: EPPCPT882 Teacher name: Dr Alishba Asisstant professor
- 3. Learning objectives: Factors of Organization and Administration of EAP Clinical management Medico-legal issues Strategies for risk management Financial management Staffing issues Personal development & Training Organization and Administration of Emergency Care-2
- 4. All appropriate emergency equipment and supplies must be on hand. All assigned emergency team members should be aware of the location and function of all emergency equipment and supplies. Ensure that emergency equipment and supplies are properly inventoried annually and stored in a secure storage area for safekeeping by the training staff. Emergency equipment and supplies
- 5. The importance of the availability of AED’s ( automatic external defibrilater) as stated by guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association. These guidelines state that early defibrillation is considered a critical component of BLS.. It is also important to utilize proper airway techniques for resuscitation when necessary. All personnel and administrators must recognize. Emergency equipment and supplies
- 6. Emergency team members should be educated in the proper use of AED’s and airway adjuncts before being allowed to use. All emergency equipment and supplies must be in good operating condition and should be checked regularly. Emergency equipment and supplies
- 7. 1- Equipment:- AED unit Immobilization splints Stretcher/spine board Airway bag—valve mask Emergency equipment and supply list.
- 8. 2- Supplies:- First aid kit Sterile bandages Tape and elastic wraps Bloodborne pathogen kits Emergency equipment and supply list.
- 10. The EAP should be specific to venue locations. The EAP for each venue should include information concerning the accessibility to emergency personnel, communications systems, emergency equipment, and emergency vehicle transportation. Venue location
- 11. It is also important that the name and location of the nearest emergency care facility and then availability of emergency transportation at the venue be identified prior to the event. Venue location
- 12. EAP includes policy for transportation of the sick and injured on an event. Transport should be via EMS vehicles (ambulances) Policy should be explained in detail. Emphasize on having ambulance on site of High risk areas or collisions events. Emergency Transportation
- 13. EMS (Emergency communication system) response time to an accident. Clear and direct access to entering and exiting the venue. During emergency evaluation the EMS assists medical staff in identifying emergency requiring critical care intervention and in determining transportation decisions. Emergency Transportation
- 16. EAP Should include information of transportation directions to emergency medical facility. Proximity of the venue and level of care available at facility. Emergency care facilities
- 18. Well written EAP document regularly rehearsed is absolutely essential for all organizations and programmes. Team is well prepared for any life or limb threatening injury otherwise can create legal issues. Legal need and Documentation
- 19. Emergency Information Card or records used to describe current medical conditions and medications being used. This card should only be used when there is written approval in accordance with patient confidentiality considerations. Individual Injury Evaluation Form, used for the documentation of the injuries. Important pieces of documentation of EAP
- 20. Delineation of the person or group responsible for documenting the events of the emergency situation. Follow-up documentation on the evaluation of response to emergency situation. Continue……….
- 24. Documentation on personnel training and regular rehearsal of the emergency action plan. Documentation of purchase, inventory, and maintenance of all emergency equipment and supplies. Important pieces of documentation of EAP
- 25. It is important to involve organizational administrators, coaches, and medicine staff in the development process of the EAP. The EAP should be reviewed and updated annually by all involved personnel. Continued Development of EAP
- 27. Clinical governance Medico-legal considerations Risk management Ethical Quality improvement Clinical management
- 28. Clinical audits and critical outcome reviews Risk assessment review and strategy Communication strategy Client service and experience Personnel development Data acquisition Research and education Clinical governance: Key Issues
- 29. EU lends itself to possibilities for liability risk Risk management strategy required to minimise risk Knowledge of patients and staff rights very important Medico-legal issues
- 30. Document all incidents Maintain good communication Use specialists appropriately and judiciously Provide adequate staff cover – docs and nurses Strategies for risk management
- 32. Volumes vs. staffing Billing and re imbursement Debt management and financial reports Monthly assessments of all aspects of business Budgets - heads / capital / smalls Financial management
- 33. Choosing right mix and balance Getting the numbers right Nursing /medical /admin /support services Back up and on call / standby Communication network Staffing issues
- 35. Staffing expectations ◦Professional / Career ◦personal Participative management Contracts Hours / leave / other Human resources
- 36. Personal development plans Liaison with training dept. Performance appraisal Training budget Maintain professional standards , encourage growth Library and IT access / look up Personal development & Training
- 37. REFERENCE 1. Emergency Care in Athletic Training by: Keith M.Gorse, Robert O. Blanc, Francis Feld, Matthew Radelet, 1st edition, 2010, F.A Davis Company.
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