GOs Flashcards
According to the newly updated patient tracking policy how often is this training to be performed?
One patient tracking day per quarter from 0700-1500hrs
As outlined in the GO, where shall FRD personnel wear masks?
All medical and long-term facilites where signage indicating masks are required
Employees may be granted a maximum of __ on-call exemptions for dates which correspond with consecutive approved first round vacation leave dates.
2
How can one identify a Scott X3 facepiece regulator?
White Scott insignia on a red field
How can one identify a Scott AV 3000HT facepiece?
5-point head harness as well as a distinctive red one-way valve in the nose cup
It is desired that epcr reports be completed immediately after transferring care at the receiving facility. In all circumstances a report shall be completed and posted no later than __ from the transfer of care?
12 hrs
Prerequisite for operating any vehicle in the county.
Valid drivers license
After sucessful completion of a driver/operator program which form shall be used to update the candidates telestaff profile?
FRD-438
If an incident was dispatched as ALS emergency and an ALS provider on scene completed a patient assessment, this shall be documented when?
Always, regardless of the ultimate level of care the patient recieves
Which devices are permitted to have and access to ImageTrend or other systems containing protected health information (PHI)
ONLY FRD owned and/or managed devices
What is the paper form used to complete patient refusals?
Refusals are no longer paper forms and must be obtained through ImageTrend as of February 1, 2021 @0700hrs
If it is suspected an electronic device potentially containing PHI is lost, misplaced or stolen what needs to be created?
An E-form to report lost/stolen IT equipment
How often shall defibrilation testing be done on the Zoll X series advanced monitors?
Monday mornings during daily equipment checks
During defibrilation testing of the Zoll X Series advanced monitors what energy setting should be selected and charged to?
30J
Incidents that occur on a rock face or on the shore in Fairfax County will automatically generate a request for how many swift water (SW) boats?
2
How many TROT rescues will be initially dispatched on a “GFRESCUE” type incident
2
When not being used CSKs will remain sealed with a numeric color coded seal. Which seal color is associated with EMS supervisors
White
When signing for daily medication check sheet two provider signatures are required, the ALS provider and who elses?
An officer either riding the same unit or working at the same location
What form is used to sign for and maintain accountability for the controlled substance kit found on ALS rigs.
FRD-212
In Virginia, cannabidiol is legal. Tetrahydrocannabinol is identified as __. As a Fairfax County FRD employee, are we permitted to use or consume cannabidiol products?
A controlled substance. No
What color sign should the washing machine dedicated for hood washing be
red
What must be done prior to washing hoods in the dedicated washing machine
Make sure bleach wasn’t used in the machine and run it through one cycle of cold water
How should the hoods be dried
Lowest setting of heat in the drier or hung out to dry ,out of direct sunlight
What type of rope is in the RIT rope bag
SearchLite
How much rope is in the RIT rope bag
220 feet
What get affixed to the velcro on the tag of the bag
Accountability tag
How far down the rope is the directional cone marker
100 feet
How are units to respond on a High risk Warrant Standby?
Priority 2
What other medical resources could be on scene of a High Risk Warrant Standby ?
PD Paramedics /PD OMD
According to the G.O who carries the Exposure reductions kit?
Battalion Chief ,EMS Supervisor,Safety Officer,Truck Coand FRA
What should employees assigned to conduct exposure reduction procedures wear ?
N95,Latex gloves,eye protection
What does the Exposure reduction kit have in it ?
Bucket,Soap,two soft- bristle brushes ,mircofiber style brush,garden hose adapter, garden hose ,black garbage bags
Should the Facepiece and hood be removed prior to decon ?
No
What should be done with gear after returning to the station
hang to air dry and then place in red gear bag and sent out for out of cycle cleaning
What is the phrase that should be used to alert the receiving facility yo have a potentially violent Pt
“I have a patient for Room 100”
What meter is used on the EMS monitor
ToxiRae 3 CO meter
What should be brought in on every EMS call ?
Heart monitor
What is the action alarm level set at on the ToxiRAE3?
10PPM
What is the high alarm on the ToxiRAE 3
35ppm
What is the reason for turning the ToxiRAE3 off and back on during morning checks?
To reset STEL and TWA settings
How often will ongoing Patient Tracking System (PTS) training now be performed?
Quarterly
What time of day on training days do Patient Tracking entries have to be made?
0700-1500
What is the appropriate incident to select for training calls?
Daily Patients
Who is responsible for compliance of the training?
EMS Officer
COVID-19 is progressing to what type of disease state?
Endemic
What is strongly recommended for providers to wear for any airborne illness (e.g., influenza, tuberculosis, meningitis, etc.)?
N95
Initially what type of leave do FRD employees utilize when they are required to isolate or quarantined due to COVID-19
Personal leave
If a unit arrives how many minutes late to EMSCEP will they have to return to service and reschedule through the appropriate battalion chief?
10 minutes
How many on-call groups are there?
9
How long shall employees remain on-call on their assigned date until released?
24 hours
On-call work assignments shall not require an employee to work more than how many hours?
36 hours
When an apparatus is stationary for how long will the unit display on the first due app turn to a subdued color?
15 minutes
What has been identified by NIOSH as one of the top five contributing factors in Line of Duty Deaths?
Lack of scene size up
What must all companies know prior to entering the structure?
Lowest level of the fire
FRD Senior Operations has determined that who should take a lap of the structure in addition to the first-arriving engine officer?
First-arriving specialty unit officer
What does an FRD ALS provider document for “disposition” when upgrading a BLs unit from another jurisdiction and transporting with the patient?
Treated and transferred care
When should the defibrillation check be done on ZOLL monitors?
Weekly on Mondays
What shall employees do with the washing machine prior to washing their barrier hoods?
Run machine one cycle of cold water
When responding to an interstate call, what speed does VSP recommend when crossing through plastic bollards to access the Dulless ccess Road and other Limited access Roads?
25mph
What month(s) do Aerial Ladder cleaning and testing take place?
April and October
How often is inspection and testing of regulators and facepieces taken place?
annually