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Table 5 Emergency Medical Services Safe Care Scale (EMSSCS)

From: Design and psychometric evaluation of the Emergency Medical Services Safe Care Scale (EMSSCS): a mixed-method study

Dimensions

Item

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Incident scene management

I meticulously observe and assess the incident scene as the initial step.

     

Prior to entering the incident scene, I evaluate any potential hazards, including fire, explosions, electrical risks, and other dangers.

     

I conduct patient triage without discrimination and in adherence to principles of equity.

     

I pay particular attention to patient safety principles at the incident scene.

     

I encourage bystanders to maintain distance from the incident scene.

     

I invite the companions of the injured to remain calm.

     

I evaluate my own performance and that of my colleagues at the scene.

     

I execute my duties at the incident scene to the best of my ability.

     

I supervise the performance of other members of the care team at the incident scene.

     

I manage stress, fear, and apprehension at the incident scene.

     

I transfer the patient to the medical center while maintaining safety principles and a calm demeanor.

     

I encourage the patient and their companions to maintain composure and tranquility.

     

Efficient clinical skills

I conduct patient and casualty triage with precision and acumen in the shortest possible time.

     

I thoroughly examine and assess patients’ conditions.

     

I perform patient mobilization and immobilization with careful adherence to safety principles.

     

I strive to avoid causing harm to the patient when performing invasive procedures.

     

I utilize the latest guidelines and evidence-based nursing practices in patient care.

     

I am proficient in the scientific and proper use of medical equipment.

     

I am skilled in performing emergency interventions in high-risk situations.

     

I employ critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in the provision of care.

     

I endeavor to develop and enhance my clinical skills.

     

I utilize the clinical experiences of my colleagues to strengthen my own clinical skills.

     

Effective interaction

I pay attention to patient privacy and confidentiality in the provision of care.

     

I interact with patients and their companions with patience.

     

I have the ability to manage and lead a team

     

I treat my colleagues with respect.

     

I am committed to the principles of teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.

     

I maintain patience in my interactions with colleagues.

     

I preserve the dignity and respect of the patient and their companions.

     

I accept responsibility for my behavior and performance and will be accountable.