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How to document medications given prior to arrival

Were medications given prior to your arrival by a licensed EMS provider authorized to do so? If yes, then the medication needs to be timestamped on the patient’s emeds chart under that provider’s credentials in the appropriate medications tab. Were the medication(s) given prior to your arrival by facility staff, family member, or self administered […]

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Viral Syndrome Pandemic Triage Protocol

Viral Syndrome Pandemic Triage Protocol  JMD Approval: JMD Martin  Date: March 20, 2020  Purpose:  The Jurisdictional Medical Director, through MIEMSS and the EMS Operational Program has  authorized the use of this protocol during this pandemic outbreak. The intent of the protocol is to  allow EMS to identify healthy, low risk patients and then recommend that

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Pandemic Protocol – Home self care instructions

Viral Infection  Home Care Instructions  Emergency Medical Services evaluated you today for an apparent viral respiratory infection (e.g., influenza,  COVID-19, and other common respiratory viruses). At this time your illness does not require you to go to an  emergency department. Your vital signs are within acceptable ranges, including your heart rate, breathing  rate, blood pressure,

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FINAL Summary EMS Deployment 12-9-2020

12/09/2020  Washington County COVID-19  Continuation of Emergency Medical Services Plan  I. Purpose:  This document is intended to be a guide to provide a continuation of emergency medical services  to the citizens in Washington County, Maryland during the COVID-19 Pandemic. These adjustments  may be necessary due to a myriad of reasons, such as reduction of available

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