COVID Points for EMS
- Emergency Departments in the region continue to see patients brought in by EMS where patients are not wearing masks.
- Putting a mask on the patient is the most important first step in protecting both EMS and emergency department personnel.
- Consider placing a mask on all patients with illness particularly from group living situations, including but not limited to nursing homes/long-term care facilities.
- If supplemental O2 is needed, use it under the patient mask.
- Expect to see a new MMRS/EMS Council COVID-19 Bulletin with additional guidance on this very soon.
Yoda’s COVID Points are brought to you by Dayton MMRS with approval from Dr. Marriott, Region 3 RPAB Chair. We gratefully acknowledge the help and support of GMVEMSC, and public health, public safety, emergency management and other agencies and individuals throughout the region.
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