HPM 70.2 Emergency Medical Services Manual

Question 1

What are the Commander’s responsibilities regarding the department EMS system?

Answer 1

a. Ensure EMT -1 personnel attend recertification training
b. Arrange for a vendor to hydrostatically test oxygen cylinders every 5 years, or prior to filling when it is beyond 5 years of the latest date stamped on the cylinder.
c. Review the CHP 330, Emergency Medical Report (EMT-P, EMT-1, EMR) and submit copies to the Academy by fifth working day of month.
i. Ensure a CHP 330 is completed for all emergency services
ii. If an AED is used, a copy of the CHP 330 and the event print out shall be forwarded to Academy w/in 2 business days.
iii. Reports kept at Area for 3 years, plus current

Question 2

Personnel requesting voluntary transition from an EMT-1 to PSFA shall notify the_____?

Answer 2

Academy, EMS Unit.

Question 3

When and who needs to recertify on CPR?

Answer 3

a. All sergeants and officers shall be recertified biennially within first quarter of even numbered years

Question 4

True or False:
A CHP 330 shall be completed for each individual assessed and/or treated, whether this is performed on or off-duty?

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

In a CHP 330, “Release From Medical Responsibilities” section. If a patient refuses treatment, attempt to obtain a _______?

If treating a minor, attempt to obtain a ___________?

Answer 5

signature from the patient indicating they acknowledge they are refusing medical care.

If a parent or guardian of a minor refuses consent to treat the minor, attempt to obtain a signature from the parent.

Question 6

The original CHP 330 shall be reviewed by a ____ and kept at Area for ____?

Answer 6

supervisor
3 years

Question 7

Copies of CHP 330 shall be forwarded to Academy by ____?

Answer 7

fifth working day of each month

Question 8

What shall be completed when completing an “Injury sustained” exposure report?

Answer 8

A CHP 121, Employer’s Report of Occupational Injury or Illness, shall be completed in every instance in which an actual injury is incurred while acting in the course and scope of duty.

Question 9

In the event that the injury involves the possible exchange of the specified body fluids (e.g., blood) of another person (needle sticks, bites, cuts, scratches, etc.) or Aerosol Transmitted Disease (ATD), the CHP 121 _____ may/ should/ shall include the notation that a communicable disease transmission was possible. The pertinent facts ____ may/ should/ shall be included in the CHP 121 in the “Remarks” section.

Answer 9

Shall

Shall

Question 10

In the event that the injury involves the possible exchange of the specified body fluids (e.g., blood) of another person (needle sticks, bites, cuts, scratches, etc.) or ATD - The employee ____ may/ should/ shall get an expedited evaluation by a local emergency room physician or a private physician for consideration of wound treatment and post-exposure chemoprophylaxis (prevention by use of chemical agents).
If post-exposure chemoprophylaxis is deemed necessary, it ____may/ should/ shall be initiated as soon as possible.

Answer 10

Should

Should

Question 11

Is mere contact with the fluids of another person who is known to carry HIV or another non-airborne communicable disease considered an injury? And how should it be documented?

Answer 11

is not an injury and shall be documented on a CHP 121A.

Question 12

When a CHP 121/121A is prepared to document the exposure to the bodily fluids of another individual, the involved employee ____ may/ should/ shall be offered an immediate medical evaluation?

Answer 12

When a CHP 121/121A is prepared to document the exposure to the bodily fluids of another individual, the involved employee shall be offered an immediate medical evaluation,

Question 13

The person who is the source of the exposure to the employee shall be questioned by a _________regarding the presence of HIV, hepatitis, or other communicable disease and may be requested to submit to a test (two separate blood samples).

Answer 13

supervisor

Question 14

Testing for HIV requires _____?
Under certain criteria a ____ _____ may be used to obtain a test.

Answer 14

written consent
court order

Question 15

If the source patient is deceased or informed consent is not available, consent to perform a communicable disease test on any ______________shall be deemed granted (H&SC Section 121135[d]).

Answer 15

legally obtained blood or body fluid sample during health care services at the time of exposure

Question 16

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR). All officers and sergeants trained as EMR or EMT _____ may/ should/ shall not attempt resuscitative measure when a DNR form or state-approved bracelet is present.

Answer 16

Should