ems charting

Dr. Hill, Scott, Ray and Caleb gather together to talk about some random peds, protocol, drug administration and airway notes from the previous episodes. Heparin administration is the opening chat then we move into airway evaluation, using protocols and helpful items like Broselow tapes.  We even through in some documentation for refusal tips!

This month we meet Regina Yaskey, MD who has a specialty in pediatric emergency medicine as well as disaster medicine.  In part 1, the talk is about the basics... the need for proper equipment and protocols as well as a state of mind.... confidence.

Jon Cameron, Paramedic / EMS Data Management Specialist joins us for a discussion on documentation and helping to tell the patient's story and report the care you provide. We discuss medical-legal issues, correct recording of treatments and medications, what to write in your narrative, when and how to call medical control, prehospital notifications, and bedside report. Join us and ask us all your questions. #PrehospitalParadigmPodcast

When calling med control, making hospital notifications and at bedside, your communication needs to be effective.. succinct, informative and organized. Good documentation follows. What can be helpful in the future, is to stay at the E.D. and ask questions or, on a later call do follow-up. Remember, we're a team.

As we start talking about documentation, let's get the correct mindset.  Writing a great chart every time is how you tell your story. Sure, medicolegally, there are implications to charting but think of writing a great chart as how you're passing along your story.. your patient treatment so that those on the rest of the treatment continuum can plan and treat appropriately.