(1) DB 17-08 Sober Response Unit

Question 1

The SOBER Unit will be classified as a PARAMEDIC ASSESSMENT resource and be designated as SR4.

The SOBER Unit is staffed by?

Answer 1

-Nurse Practitioner

-Case Manager

-LAFD FF/PM

Question 2

The SOBER Unit is housed at FS 4 and will be operational Tuesday to Friday from ______ to ______ hours.

Answer 2

1000 to 2000 hrs (4/10 schedule)

Question 3

Criteria for requesting SOBER Unit:

Answer 3

• Incident occurring during SOBER unit working hours

• Incident is located within Battalions 1, 2, 5, 11, or 13

• Patient is a least 18 years of age

• Patient is suspected to be intoxicated with alcohol only

• Patient has no evidence of acute head injury

• Patient not combative

Question 4

What is the ultimate goal of the SOBER Unit and sobering center?

Answer 4

break the cycle of alcoholism and homelessness with the associated high use of EMS.