Key Takeaways

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The EMS system involves a variety of different personnel in various educational stages. • EMS safety involves protection against bloodborne pathogens, stress, and workplace injuries. • There are specific lifting and carrying techniques that will help the EMT avoid injuries. • Legal issues in EMS include things like HIPAA laws, laws around negligence, and mandatory reporting. • Culture strongly affects how a person understands health and illness. • There are specific religions that have practices important to know about in caring for these patients.