Transcript EMR Safety and Wellness

EMR Safety and Wellness
Protecting yourself from violence
• Obvious signs of violence
fighting
shouting
• The use or threatened use of weapons
• Large or unruly crowds
people fleeing from the scene
• Sign of drug or alcohol abuse by the patient,
family or bystanders
• Quiet
• Dark
Measures to protect yourself
• Cover: Hides your body; provides protection
• Concealment: Hides your body; provides no
protection
• Distraction:
Using something to block or
disorient
i.e. piece of equipment to throw or using the
stretcher as a means of protection or to block a
doorway
• Retreat: Cover/conceal if possible until you
reach safety
• Other scene hazards
Hazmat
Downed power lines
Protection from disease
• Standard precautions
Avenues of exposure
Emotional Aspects Of Emergency
Medical Care
EMRs and stress
• Another side of personal safety
• Causes of Stress
• Burnout
Death and Dying
Death and Dying
• Denial
• Anger
• Bargaining
• Depression
• Acceptance
Lifestyle Changes
• Healthy diet
• Exercise
• Relaxation
• Change your work environment or shifts
• Professional help
Professional Help
• Mental Health professional
• Social Worker
• Clergy
CISD
Dealing with stress
• Bad run
• Personal problems
Friends or family that do not understand
the job
Working
On holidays
Weekends
Family Events