Medical attendant vs hospital corpsman

Differences between medical attendant and hospital corpsman duties and responsibilities

Medical attendant example responsibilities.

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
• Pass medication, food prep, help with ADL s, wash laundry, and chart behaviors, dressing, etc ...
• Follow HIPAA privacy policy guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times according to hospital policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements.
• Assist patients and family members with personal and environmental difficulties which accompany a predispose illness.
• Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
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Hospital corpsman example responsibilities.

• Manage medical and dental records according to JHACO and HIPPA standards.
• Lead and train junior sailors on general military training, including hazardous materials and safety clinical procedures.
• Educate and teach basic physical therapy exercises to staff and patients to prevent or manage occupational/work relate injuries.
• Provide both sick call, and emergency medical services at a BLS and ALS level.
• Preform multiple medical procedures, including triage and order entry and chart making in a high pace emergency room setting.
• Train new personnel on standard operating procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, phlebotomy skills, and medication administration.
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