Which act protects healthcare workers who assist an infant at the scene of an emergency?

• A. Emergency Service Act
• B. Roadside assistance
• C. Healthcare provider bill of rights
• D. Good Samaritan Act

Answer: (D)

When someone steps in to help in an emergency, protections exist to encourage you to assist without fearing a lawsuit. This is provided by the Good Samaritan Act. It offers civil liability protection to those who voluntarily render aid at the scene, including healthcare workers who assist an infant, as long as they act in good faith, within the limits of their training, and without seeking payment. The idea is to shield well‑intentioned helpers from lawsuits for ordinary injuries that might occur while giving care, provided there’s no gross negligence or willful misconduct. So, in an emergency where a healthcare worker helps an infant at the scene, the Good Samaritan Act is the reason they’re protected.