When You Arrive on the Scene of an Incident in Which

Multiple Choice

When you arrive on the scene of an incident in which a home health care provider is present, which of the following is the best way to deal with the situation?

A) Tell the home care provider that your certification overrides theirs and that you are in charge now.
B) Respect the home care provider's position, use the person's information accordingly, and request the person's help should the need arise.
C) Let the person talk to a member of the crew not involved in patient care to keep the person busy and out of the way.
D) Ascertain the person's certification level. If the person is not an RN, ask the person to stand back.