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?