Ambulance Safety Lesson Objectives

Discuss federal initiatives developed to monitor and analyze ground ambulance crashes.

Identify the significance of ambulance crashes through the use of national data.

State-specific factors that contribute to injuries and fatalities sustained during ambulance crashes.

Evaluate the policies and procedures at each participant’s own EMS service related to protecting patient and provider safety during ground ambulance transport.

 EMS Culture of Safety Lesson Objectives

Define culture of safety.

Identify and explain the six core elements necessary to advance an EMS Culture of Safety.

Identify the role of the EMS providers in establishing a culture of safety within EMS organizations.