1. 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)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 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

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

6. 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
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