AAOS 12th Edition ECTSI - Chapter 4
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Correct Ans-The federal agency that has
jurisdiction over interstate and international telephone and telegraph services and satellite
communications, all of which may involve EMS activity.
handover Correct Ans-The transfer of pertinent patient information and the responsibility
for the patient's care; often involves the physical movement of the patient and associated
equipment; also known as handoff.
Health Information Exchange (HIE) Correct Ans-A system that allows EMS providers to
access relevant health data (eg, past medical problems, medications, allergies, end-of-life
decisions), avoid unnecessary duplication of effort in data entry, and view patient outcomes
related to hospital care.
interoperable communications system Correct Ans-A communication system that uses
voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) technology to allow multiple agencies to communicate
and transmit data.
, AAOS 12th Edition ECTSI - Chapter 4
MED channels Correct Ans-VHF and UHF channels that the Federal Communications
Commission has designated exclusively for EMS use.
Mental model Correct Ans-The picture an individual has in his or her head of "what's going
on" in a given situation.
Mission-critical communications Correct Ans-Any communications where disruption will
result in the failure of the mission at hand.
mobile data terminal (MDT) Correct Ans-A small computer terminal inside the ambulance
that directly receives data from the dispatch center.
multiplex Correct Ans-The ability to transmit audio and data signals through the use of
more than one communications channel.
noise Correct Ans-Anything that dampens or obscures the true meaning of a message.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Correct Ans-The federal agency that has
jurisdiction over interstate and international telephone and telegraph services and satellite
communications, all of which may involve EMS activity.
handover Correct Ans-The transfer of pertinent patient information and the responsibility
for the patient's care; often involves the physical movement of the patient and associated
equipment; also known as handoff.
Health Information Exchange (HIE) Correct Ans-A system that allows EMS providers to
access relevant health data (eg, past medical problems, medications, allergies, end-of-life
decisions), avoid unnecessary duplication of effort in data entry, and view patient outcomes
related to hospital care.
interoperable communications system Correct Ans-A communication system that uses
voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) technology to allow multiple agencies to communicate
and transmit data.
, AAOS 12th Edition ECTSI - Chapter 4
MED channels Correct Ans-VHF and UHF channels that the Federal Communications
Commission has designated exclusively for EMS use.
Mental model Correct Ans-The picture an individual has in his or her head of "what's going
on" in a given situation.
Mission-critical communications Correct Ans-Any communications where disruption will
result in the failure of the mission at hand.
mobile data terminal (MDT) Correct Ans-A small computer terminal inside the ambulance
that directly receives data from the dispatch center.
multiplex Correct Ans-The ability to transmit audio and data signals through the use of
more than one communications channel.
noise Correct Ans-Anything that dampens or obscures the true meaning of a message.
