What is the purpose of the BFR-EMS Patient Care Protocols?

The primary purpose of the BFR-EMS Patient Care Protocols is to guide EMS personnel in managing patient care across various scenarios, including critical aspects such as obtaining consents and handling refusals. These protocols establish a structured framework that EMS personnel can follow to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations, ensuring that patient care is both effective and compliant with legal and ethical standards. By delineating clear guidelines, these protocols facilitate consistent, safe, and quality care, which is especially crucial in emergency settings where time and clarity are of the essence.

While ensuring equal treatment is important, it is not the main purpose of the protocols. Comprehensive training for new personnel is certainly necessary, but the protocols serve mainly as practical guidelines rather than a training module. Documenting patient progress during treatment is a vital aspect of care but falls under procedural execution, not the primary purpose of the protocols. Thus, the focus of the BFR-EMS Patient Care Protocols is to provide clear management guidelines for patient interaction and care decisions.