COMMUNICATION
Communication Defined: webster.com/dictionary/communication a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
How we communicate Sender Message Receiver
To whom may we communicate with? Patients Your partner Other EMS personnel Fire Law enforcement Hospital personnel Bystanders
Family Friends Methods we use Verbal Nonverbal Body language Written Visual
When we communicate According to research 55% is by body language gestures, expressions, posture 38% is our voice quality, tone, inflections
Definition of INFLECTION 1 : the act or result of curving or bending : BEND BEND 2 : change in pitch or loudness of the voice 3 a : the change of form that words undergo to mark such distinctions as those of case, gender, number, tense, person, mood, or voice
7% of messages is transmitted by the specific words used
Barriers to Communication Physical walls doors distance territories zones
Perceptual we all perceive things differently Emotional fear mistrust suspicion
Cultural Cultural Diversity of-eye-contact-in-different-cultures/ Language Gender
Interpersonal Individualattitudes beliefs dislikes Strategies for Effective Communication Speak clearly Know your audience
Maintain an open mind Maintain professionalism Active listening Interact; listen intently, ask questions and react in an empathetic, caring while maintaining professionalism Tactfully and diplomatically point out discrepancies
Interpersonal Communication Communicating and interacting in a group
Therapeutic Communication Defined: Face-to-face communication, focuses on advancing the physical and emotional well- being of a patient. Three objectives: Collecting information Assessing behavior Educating All work to…………..
ESTABLISH TRUST Research has proven………..
What we say to our patients can make a big difference in their ability to manage their illness or injury
Interviewing Introduce yourself and your level of training Learn and address your patient appropriately and by preferred name Eye level Ask one question at a time Allow time to respond Listen carefully and intently Repeat answers when appropriate
Interviewing is individualistic and comes with time and experience Transfer of Care EMR EMR EMR EMT-B EMR EMT-P Continuity of Care
Radio Communications Base Radios Repeaters Portable Radios Cell Phones 800 system