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WORKFORCE SAFETY AND WELLNESS (WELLNESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT (Nutrition,…
WORKFORCE SAFETY AND WELLNESS
GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
General wellness of oneself, and the act of taking care of oneself goes beyond the realm of mental and physical. Maintaining wellness across all fronts is most important as an EMS provider. Below are the different categories of wellness:
Mental
Physical
Social
Financial
Spiritual
WELLNESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
Finding ways to manage possible acute and chronic stress that comes along with the EMS profession is imperative.
Nutrition
Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet while in the field can be hard if you are not prepared. Bringing along a balanced lunch, and healthy snacks can help curb the temptation to purchase fast food during down time. Being sure to eat nutrient -dense foods over high calorie foods will ensure energy to last an entire 12-hr shift.
Exercise and Relaxation
Regular exercise increases your strength and endurance, and being in good physical condition helps when handling the stresses of the job. It s recommended to engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5x/week. Safe lifting practices helps to build and maintain muscle, which in turn will allow for increase strength on the job when needed.
Sleep
Quality over quantity. The number of hours you get of sleep do not compare to the quality of sleep you're getting. Maintaining healthy sleep hygiene will help ensure quality sleep. Limiting caffeine intake after 12 o'clcok noon, limit consumption of alcohol, even taking naps will help!
Balancing Work, Family, & Health
Rotate your schedule to give yourself a break from call volume when needed, take vacations to lower stress levels, and most importantly, SEEK HELP when needed!
INFECTIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Infectious disease: a medical condition caused by the growth and spread from one person or species to another.
Routes of Transmission
Direct Contact
What occurs when an organism is transferred from one person to another by touching.
EXAMPLE: Conjunctivitis
Indirect Contact
What occurs when an organism is transferred person-to-person via an inanimate object
EXAMPLE: Common cold
Airborne Transmission
What occurs when an organism is spread through airborne mechanisms such as droplets or dust
EXAMPLE: Measles
Foodborne Transmission
What occurs when an organism that can cause disease is derived from food/water.
EXAMPLE: E. Coli
Vector-borne transmission
What occurs when an organism is spread via an animal or insect that carries it from one person to another
EXAMPLE: West Nile
Transmission is the way an infectious disease is spread
RISK REDUCTION AND PREVENTION FOR INFECTIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Standard Precautions
Protective measures designed to prevent health care workers from coming into contact with objects, blood, body fluids, and other potential risks that could lead to exposure to germs
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
Gown
Mask
Eye protection
Face shield
Hand washing
Hand sanitizing
IMMUNITY
Gain immunity from infectious diseases with vaccinations
STRESS MANAGEMENT ON THE JOB
The EMS profession is high-stress. A process has been put in place in the EMS industry to help decompress from high-stress situations
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)