DEATH IN THE FIELD

Question 1

a Portland Police Bureau officer – who is not considered a lay
person - can ___ and return other responders,
including PF&R units

Answer 1

pronounce a person dead

Question 2

If a PF&R unit arrives on scene where anyone, including a police officer has
pronounced a person dead, PF&R EMTs shall ___ the death using
Multnomah County EMS protocols as a guide.

Answer 2

physically verify

Question 3

Members shall consider the need for a Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)
volunteer and notify the Medical Examiner. Police must also be notified unless
the patient died in a ___

Answer 3

nursing home or under hospice care.