rpi ambulance new member orientation last updated by m. o’donnell, 8 /2012
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RPI AMBULANCE New Member Orientation Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 8 /2012. Introduction to RPI Ambulance. Agency Information. Service: Volunteer, Student Run Level of Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) Office: 92 College Avenue Garage: Behind the Armory Call Volume: ~150 per year - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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RPI AMBULANCE
New Member Orientation
Last Updated by M. ODonnell, 8/2012Introduction to RPI AmbulanceService: Volunteer, Student RunLevel of Care: Basic Life Support (BLS)Office: 92 College AvenueGarage: Behind the ArmoryCall Volume: ~150 per yearService Period: In service 24/7 during the Fall and Spring SemestersPrimary Coverage Area: RPI Troy campusSecondary Coverage Area: Troy, Brunswick, North Greenbush, etc.Special Events: Hockey, Football, Commencement, etc.
Agency InformationUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation2
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceFormed in 1976 as Rensselaer Rescue, first aid clubFirst ambulance acquired in 1983, RPI Ambulance
Agency HistoryUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation3
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceNo experience necessary!Desire to learn new things!Ability to lift things up and put them down!Ok with a little blood!
Anyone Can Join Us!Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation4
I WANT YOU FORRPI AMBULANCEIntroduction to RPI AmbulanceEmergency Medical Services for the RPI Campus, 911 calls on the campusNo billing for ambulance servicesFirst Aid and CPR Classes to the CampusSpecial event medical coverage
What We DoUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation5
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceProvide First Aid Coverage at Events:HockeyCommencementConcerts
Special Event OperationsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation6
Locations:Houston Field HouseEastern Campus Athletic VillageElsewhere on campusIntroduction to RPI AmbulanceMovie NightsThanksgiving DinnerLaser TagCookouts
Fun Stuff TooUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation7
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceCivil SidePresidentVice President
Line SideCaptain1st Lieutenant2nd Lieutenant
Officer BoardUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation8
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceDuty SupervisorCrew ChiefDriverAttendant Observer
Crew PositionsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation9
Introduction to RPI Ambulance
VehiclesUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation10
Ambulance 59392006 Ford Type II Van AmbulanceFirst Response 592002 Subaru ForesterPlaced into service May 2012Introduction to RPI Ambulance92 College Ave, across from Parking GarageCrew quartersTraining + storage space
The Office!Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation11
Place to hang out, do homeworkLaundry machines in the basementKitchen, living room, bedrooms, officeNear Moes and Pizza Bella (Big Apple Pizza)Introduction to RPI AmbulanceSign up on the website for:Night CrewSpecial Events (Hockey, Football, etc.)Training Drills, Meetings, Social Events, etc.
Signing up:Go to http://ambulance.union.rpi.edu click Members and log inGo to the Night Crews or Games and Events schedule, and click Sign upPlease remember that you are signed up and are making a commitmentYou may take yourself off by clicking the X up to 48 hours in advance
Scheduling WebsiteUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation12
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceSign Up on the websiteArrive by 6PM at The Office (92 College Ave)No prior experience necessary, you are there to observe and train
Your First Night Crew!!Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation13
You can sleep and do homeworkEat dinner before hand or free to bring food/ grab pizza or MoesCan go to meetings, other classes,Any questions, ask your Crew Chief!
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceWear clean appropriate clothesBlack pants or jeansClose toed shoes, preferably no meshUniform shirt will be provided
Always maintain a professional attitude and appearanceYou represent RPI Ambulance and RPI.
Uniform and AppearanceUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation14
Introduction to RPI AmbulanceStandard Operating Procedures Agency Document, rules and procedures for running the agencyRPIA ConstitutionStudent Union Document, defines the organization
New York State Department of HealthPart 800, Minimum Requirements for an AmbulancePart 18, Requirements for large eventsDocuments can be found online at www.ambulance.union.rpi.edu
Rules and RegulationsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation15
RPI Ambulance And The LawWhile working on the ambulance you will be exposed to confidential patient medical information
DO NOT SHARE PATIENT INFORMATION WITH ANYONE
Confidential medical information is on a NEED TO KNOW basis
Doctors, nurses, paramedics caring for the patient
NOT your friends, roommates, other ambulance members
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
When in doubt, ask your crew chief. Do not share information!
Patient ConfidentialityUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation16SafetyCrew safety is the primary concern during all operations. You can not help the patient, if something happens to you.
Examples of unsafe scenes:Substance abusersAssaults, weapons on sceneHazmat incidentsMotor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)Emotionally disturbed persons, attempted suicide.Fires, collapses, animal bites, CO poisoning.
Do not enter a scene that is not safe. Wait for fire, rescue or law enforcement personnel to secure the scene.
Scene SafetyUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation17
SafetyIf its wet and sticky and not yours, dont touch it. If you have to, wear gloves!
Gloves are worn during every patient contact.
Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes:N95 respirator masksGogglesGowns
The best way to prevent infection is to wash your hands!
If you come into contact with someone elses bodily fluids, tell the crew chief!
Infection ControlUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation18
Radio CommunicationsRPIA VHF RadiosReceive dispatchesTactical communicationsHospital Radio Reports
800 MHz Radio SystemBig Expensive RadioTalk to Rensselaer County DispatchersFire Departments, Ambulances in the County
Crew Chief and Driver handle these radios
RPIA Radio SystemsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation19
Radio CommunicationsExample: RPI Ambulance. Delta determinant EMS call for a seizure, RPI Crockett Hall, 72 Griswold Road. Cross streets are Sage Ave and Bouton Road.
The DispatchUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation20
Dispatched on Priority SystemAlpha (Non- Emergency)Bravo (Emergency)Charlie (Potentially Life Threatening) Delta (Active Life Threat)Echo (Unknown Life Status)Allocate resources by severityQuestions?Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation21
RPI AmbulanceNew Member Orientation