I'm inquiring to receive some information and guidance regarding a paramedics role in the emergency department in Georgia. Our facility has recently considered employing medics to perform tasks and assessments but there has been much debate over the scope of practice and who is ultimately responsible for their duties. The job description has been written by our legal department, but is very broad on the duties they are to preform. After reviewing the nurse practice act for Georgia, I'm even more concerned because I'm unsure of who the responsibility falls on when tasks are delegated for them to perform. There has also been debate regarding they're ability to perform a triage assessment. I would appreciate any feedback or direction that could be provided to assist with this.
Thank you,
Ashley Clark R.N.
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Ashley Clark
RN
South East Georgia Health Care System
Saint Marys GA
856-275-5264
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