COMMUNICATION & DOCUMENTATION
Communication Systems and Radio Communication Components Base System Stationary Mobile 2-way radio (transmitters/receivers) Mounted in vehicles 25 to 50 watts Range: 10 to 15 miles Portable radios (transmitters/receivers) Handheld 1 to 5 watts
Repeaters Cell Phones
New Technology Microwave Digital Governed by the FCC
Times IHERN Reports
Medical Direction To avoid miscommunication & Misunderstanding Speak clearly and slowly Repeat word for word If unclear, ask to repeat If order appears inappropriate, question the physcian
Verbal Report
Interpersonal Communication Use eye contact Be aware of your position and body language Use language pt. can understand Be honest Use patients proper name listen
Mental Disability If hard of hearing speak clearly and slowly Blind speak normally explain what is going on Language barrier interpreter
Communicating with a child Come down to the childs level Children often sense lies faster than adults