The Emergency Response System (EMS) Is __________

question 367

Multiple Choice

The emergency response system (EMS) is __________.

• A) The combination of the ambulance and the emergency room.
• B) Critical for the staff to be able to respond adequately to an emergency.
• C) The protocol used to practice safety plans.
• D) Required by most health departments.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced; it includes all variable and fixed costs.

Medicare and Medicaid

U.S. government programs that provide health insurance to the elderly, disabled (Medicare) and individuals/families with low income (Medicaid).

Public Health Insurance

Government-provided insurance programs designed to offer health coverage to eligible individuals, aiming to improve accessibility and affordability.

Ration Health Care

The controlled distribution of scarce healthcare resources, where decisions are made regarding who gets what level of care based on various factors, often due to limitations in resources or funding.