When You Arrive on the Scene of an Incident in Which

question 1

Multiple Choice

When you arrive on the scene of an incident in which a home health care provider is present, which of the following is the best way to deal with the situation?

• A) Tell the home care provider that your certification overrides theirs and that you are in charge now.
• B) Respect the home care provider's position, use the person's information accordingly, and request the person's help should the need arise.
• C) Let the person talk to a member of the crew not involved in patient care to keep the person busy and out of the way.
• D) Ascertain the person's certification level. If the person is not an RN, ask the person to stand back.

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