When calling to activate the emergency medical services (EMS) system, the nursing assistant needs to be prepared to give accurate information regarding the resident's:

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Accurate information should be provided about the condition of the resident. This greatly increases the resident's chances of survival. The resident's insurance information isn't necessary. The nursing assistant isn't prepared to detect survival. While eventually the resident's medication and diet history will be important, that is not needed initially.

When Calling to Activate the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System