Describe the techniques of effective and efficient team communication.
Description should include the techniques for
- calling for additional resources
- transferring care of the patient to another EMS provider or to hospital staff
- interacting within the team structure
- using the EMS communication system
- communicating with other public safety and healthcare professionals.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What information should be communicated when transferring a patient to another EMS provider or to the hospital staff?
- How should an EMS provider communicate on the radio when additional resources are required?
- How should an EMT communicate with team members, patients, and bystanders during an incident?