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Community Collaboration

Working with groups to enhance safety legislation.

Injury Prevention Initiatives

Programs led by paramedics to reduce injuries.

Accident Patterns

Insights into common injury locations and causes.

Primary Prevention

Preventing injuries before they occur.

Secondary Prevention

Reducing impact of injuries after they occur.

Tertiary Prevention

Rehabilitation for individuals post-injury.

Consensus Statement 1996

Defined EMS role in primary injury prevention.

NOCP Revision 2011

Emphasized paramedics' role in health promotion.

Rural Paramedics

Most medically skilled individuals in remote areas.

Trusted Figures

Paramedics viewed as reliable sources in communities.

Injury Definition (CDC)

Damage from energy exposure or lack of needs.

Unintentional Injuries

Injuries without intent, major focus for EMS.

Intentional Injuries

Deliberate harm, includes suicide and assault.

Injury Statistics Canada 2016

16,527 deaths from injury-related causes reported.

Transport-related Deaths

21% of unintentional injury deaths in Canada.

Fall-related Deaths

18% of unintentional injury deaths in Canada.

Poison-related Deaths

9% of unintentional injury deaths in Canada.

Hospital Admissions

200,000 due to unintentional injuries annually.

Public Health Interventions

Broader strategies needed to address injury issues.

Legislation and Education

Key strategies for preventing backyard pool drownings.

Intentional Injuries

Deliberate harm, including suicide and homicide.

Opioid Epidemic

Increase in opioid use leading to rising injuries.

Economic Cost of Injuries

Over $16 billion in injury costs in Canada.

Years of Potential Life Lost

Measure of economic impact from fatal injuries.

Injury-Related Morbidity

Challenges in measuring nonfatal injuries' impact.

Paul Maxwell's Story

Paramedic who investigated drowning prevention.

Drowning Prevention Initiatives

Legislation and education to reduce pool drownings.

Paramedics' Role in Prevention

Support injury prevention through community initiatives.

Illness Prevention

Health measures typically led by physicians.

Primary Injury Prevention

Focus on preventing injuries before they occur.

Secondary Injury Prevention

Reduces injury impact after they occur.

Rationale for EMS Involvement

Paramedics are trusted figures in communities.

Rural Paramedics

Often the most medically trained in remote areas.

Coordination of EMS

Essential for effective injury rate reduction.

Role Models

Paramedics serve as community role models.

Public Health Threat

Injuries recognized as significant health risks.

CDC Injury Definition

Injuries from energy exposure or essential needs lack.

Community Collaboration

Partnerships to enhance injury prevention efforts.

Injury Patterns

Identifying trends to inform prevention strategies.

Intentional Injuries

Injuries caused deliberately, like suicide or assault.

Unintentional Injuries

Injuries occurring without intent, often termed 'accidents'.

Injury-Related Deaths

16,527 deaths in Canada due to injuries (2016).

Transport-related Deaths

21% of unintentional injury deaths are transport-related.

Fall-related Deaths

18% of unintentional injury deaths are fall-related.

Poison-related Deaths

9% of unintentional injury deaths are poison-related.

Hospital Admissions

200,000 admissions annually due to unintentional injuries.

Economic Cost of Injuries

Unintentional injuries cost over $16 billion in Canada.

Years of Potential Life Lost

Measure quantifying economic impact of fatal injuries.

Intentional Injury Statistics

660 homicides and 3,926 suicides in 2017.

Risk Factors for Violence

Includes male gender, firearms access, and mental illness.

Community Health Assessment

Identify problems affecting the largest population segments.

Injury Patterns

Understanding community risks aids effective prevention strategies.

Data Sources for Injuries

Regional EMS/public health offices provide injury statistics.

Children's Injury Statistics

20-25% of children need medical attention for injuries.

Child Injury Treatment

Over 30,000 children treated annually for injuries.

Children's Injury Risks

Developing bodies increase injury susceptibility in children.

Community Initiatives

Programs like car seat inspections address child safety.

Suicide and Self-harm

Top cause of unintentional injury deaths.

Homicide Rate

3% of intentional injuries result in homicide.

EMS Role in Prevention

Support programs to reduce suicide and domestic violence.

Conscientious Observation

EMS personnel should model safety and awareness.

Socioeconomic Risk Factors

Lower income increases children's injury risk.

Home Injury Areas

Injuries occur more in kitchens, bathrooms, pools.

School Injury Locations

Common in sports, industrial arts, and playgrounds.

High-Risk Injuries

Focus on those with high mortality and disability.

Opioid Crisis in Canada

Over 2,800 deaths reported in 2016.

Annual Opioid Costs

Opioid use costs Canada $38.4 billion yearly.

Youth Opioid Poisonings

Rising hospitalizations among ages 15-24.

Fentanyl's Impact

Significantly increases opioid-related death rates.

Paramedic Safety Measures

Wear nitrile gloves and N95 masks for fentanyl.

Community Program Coordinator

Identify a lead person for initiative coordination.

Broad Community Support

Essential for successful prevention program implementation.

Realistic Project Timeline

Create ongoing timelines for community initiatives.

Injury Data Collection

Gather data on injury frequency and locations.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-sensitive objectives.

Cultural Barriers

Understand cultural differences in intervention implementation.

Successful Examples

Seek expert guidance from public health successes.

Anticipate Setbacks

Expect challenges like turf battles during initiatives.

Legislative Communication

Keep messages brief and focused for effectiveness.

Measurable Results

Establish programs to track outcomes and adjust.

Sustaining Funding Sources

Secure ongoing financial support for programs.

Community Assessment Step

Involve diverse members, including injury survivors.

Define Injury Problem

Use quantifiable terms to specify injury issues.

Goals vs Objectives

Goals are broad; objectives are specific outcomes.

Intervention Planning

Use four Es of prevention and Haddon matrix.

Evaluation of Interventions

Measure results quantitatively for long-term success.

Funding Strategies

Partner with media, seek grants, and sponsorships.

Networking

Collaborating with organizations for funding and support.

Primary Injury Prevention

Focus on personal safety and role modeling.

Key Safety Practices

Essential practices for paramedics' personal safety.

Seat Belts

Always wear seat belts on and off duty.

Safe Driving

Follow traffic rules to prevent accidents.

Physical Preparation

Be physically fit for job demands.

Safe Lifting Techniques

Use proper methods to avoid injuries.

Protective Equipment

Wear appropriate gear for safety.

Scene Safety

Maintain safety at emergency scenes.

Safety Policies

Implement employer's safety policies personally.

Urgency of Calls

Evaluate if lights and sirens are necessary.

Ambulance Collisions

Accidents often occur when rushing to calls.

Speed Control Policies

Stop at signs and control speed.