After transferring care to the hospital, what should you do if your dispatcher asks you to respond to another emergency?

When you transfer care of a patient to hospital personnel, your primary duty shifts from the patient you have just transported to being available for any potential emergencies that may arise. In this situation, if your dispatcher asks you to respond to another call, responding immediately is crucial because there could be another individual in need of urgent care.

Completing the patient care report later allows you to maintain your readiness as an EMS provider to assist in new emergencies. Documentation is important and should be done accurately, but in this circumstance, it takes precedence after ensuring you’re available for immediate response to potentially life-threatening situations. Timeliness in the EMS field is key, and prompt response to subsequent calls can significantly affect outcomes for new patients in need.

Other options may not prioritize the immediate need for emergency response, which can lead to delays in patient care that could worsen a situation. Thus, responding to the new call while planning to complete the necessary documentation afterward is the most appropriate course of action in this context.