What is the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-1)

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What is the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-1) What would cause or stop a person from getting involved in an emergency situation? What is the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-1)

The New Jersey Good Samaritan Law is designed to protect individuals from any liability for damages who voluntarily attempt to give medical assistance to those in need. The law also allows people to report a possible drug overdose without fear of being arrested themselves. It encourages and protects bystanders, including doctors and paramedics, at an accident scene to render assistance to someone in need without fear of being sued if things go wrong

Your role as a first aid rescuer Recognize that an emergency exists Make sure the scene is safe for you and the ill or injured person Call 9-1-1 Provide care until someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over

Asking to Give First Aid Introduce yourself as a first aid provider before you touch the person Ask if you may help If the person agrees, give first aid If the person refuses, call 9-1-1 and stay with them until help arrives If the person is confused or cannot answer, assume the person wants help Maintain the First Aid Kit

Key Steps of First Aid Assess the scene Phone for help Take universal precautions Find the problem Protect the person’s privacy

Assessing the Scene Make sure the scene is safe – continue to assess the scene while providing first aid Is there danger for you or the ill or injured person – only move an injured person if they are in danger or if you need to in order to safely provide first aid or CPR Help Who Where