1 / 11

Union Township Fire Department

Union Township Fire Department . EMS Case Study Presentation March 27, 2013. EMS Case Study. Period of Review for Study: January 15, 2008 thru May 22, 2011 Total number of calls reviewed - 54. EMS Case Study. Nature Code of Calls: Falls – 42 Trouble Breathing – 1 Sick Person – 2

trina
Download Presentation

Union Township Fire Department

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Union Township Fire Department EMS Case Study Presentation March 27, 2013

  2. EMS Case Study • Period of Review for Study: January 15, 2008 thru May 22, 2011 Total number of calls reviewed - 54

  3. EMS Case Study Nature Code of Calls: Falls – 42 Trouble Breathing – 1 Sick Person – 2 Medical Alarm – 2 Bleeding – 1 Unknown Medical Problem – 4 Check The Welfare – 1 Traffic Accident - 1

  4. EMS Case Study Incident Disposition: Patient non-transports – 50 Patient transports to hospital - 4

  5. EMS Case Study Patient Background: 70 Year Old Male (2008) Highly Educated Professional Is A Paraplegic As A Result Of A Fall Uses A Condom Catheter Spouse Based Out-Of-State

  6. EMS Case Study Patient Issues: Patient Alone Most Of The Time Alcohol May Be A Contributing Factor Failing/Declining Mobility Driver License Revoked Due To DUI Increasing Health Issues Nasty And Mean Towards Responders

  7. EMS Case Study Situation Found On “Fall” Runs: Not all of the runs coded as a “Fall” were actually attributed to a “Fall.” Many of these runs included moving the patient from his van to bed, or moving him from his chair to the toilet and back. On numerous occasions, the medics cleaned up the aftermath of explosive diarrhea on the patient and in his residence. Medics also assisted the patient with his condom catheter and other medical and comfort needs.

  8. EMS Case Study Agency Referral: On June 23, 2010 the Clermont County Adult Protective Services agency was notified and acaseworker was assigned to the case. Following the referral, a care provider visited and assisted the patient on a limited basis.

  9. EMS Case Study EMS Case Study Review: There has been no contact with the patient since May 22, 2011. It’s unknown if the patient still resides at the same address or if he passed away.

  10. EMS Case Study Questions Raised: Are legal issues involved regarding care? Are there psychological issues that may impact the patient’s ability to care for himself? Are there underlying alcohol issues? Should the patient be in acare facility and who makes that decision? Can the hospital provide assistance if they are aware of the problem?

  11. EMS Case Study Potential Referral Agencies: Adult Protective Services? Mobile Crisis Team? Prosecutors Office? Clermont Senior Services? Clermont Counseling-Mental Health

More Related