Communicating On-Duty Illness And Injuries SOP 105.03 Flashcards
To whom will the DFD have a procedure for communicating serious illnesses or on duty injuries of FD members?
Their families
Other members of the department
Who will manage notification of the family and other department members?
Assistant Fire Chief
Who will determine the extent of the investigation of all serious on duty injuries or illnesses if caused by an on duty incident?
The Fire Chief and as required by applicable City, State, and Federal laws
What are the 2 responsibilities of the shift battalion chief?
- Provide follow-up at the hospital of on duty injuries
2. Notify the assistant fire chief
Who is it the responsibility of the Assistant Fire Chief to notify?
Insure that any on duty relatives have been notified
Notify the Fire Chief
What should the Assistant Fire Chief obtain from personnel records?
Information regarding emergency notification,; i.e., party to be notified
How will initial contacts with family be made?
In Fire Department uniform and in a marked Fire Department vehicle whenever possible
If the illness or injury is life threatening who may make the notification with the Assistant Fire Chief?
Fire Chief
How should contacts with family be made?
In person
How will initial out of town contacts be made?
By telephone
What are 2 things that should be provided to the family once contact has been made?
Transportation to the hospital for the family members
Arranging child care for young children
How can the Assistant Chief assist at the hospital?
Seek assistance from the hospital personnel to unite the injured member and the family members and have the doctor explain the member’s condition
Who should the Assistant Chief appoint?
A Family Liaison Officer
What should the Family Liaison Officer first obtain in order to provide information to the department concerning the patients condition/progress?
Permission from the family or the member involved
How should notifications to the department be made regarding the patients condition/progress?
By email and pager
What should notification by email and pager about the condition/progress of the patient include?
Indication as to whether visitors are appropriate
When should subsequent patient updates be sent?
To every shift that the ill or injured member would have been on duty
What may change in the notification regularity if the patients condition changes significantly?
Updates may be required more often
What are the 2 goals of the investigation team?
- Thoroughly analyze and document the events leading to the serious injury or illness
- Make recommendations aimed at preventing similar occurrences in the future
Who from the city will also serve on the investigation team?
City’s Risk Manager
What is the secondary objective of the investigation team?
Obtain, document, and secure evidence which may be a factor in any regulatory actions or litigation resulting from the incident
What is the investigation team report and all related documentation?
An internal FD administration report
Who will serve on the investigation team as the departments internal investigation expert?
Fire Marshal
Who will supervise and coordinate all witness interviews?
Fire Marshal
