No. 19-20 - PATIENT CARE SUPPORT FOR RESCUE AMBULANCE PERSONNEL-RELEASING FIRE COMPANIES ON SCENE

Question 1

no resources shall be_____ or ______ until a sufficient assessment is performed to ascertain if the patient meets Sections A or B of the Patient Disposition Policy (PDP).

Answer 1

Released or canceled

Question 2

Effective immediately, anytime a patient is determined to meet Sections A or B of the PDP, assisting resources shall not be canceled or accept release until all of the following are completed:

The patient is safely moved to the back of the rescue ambulance in preparation for _____.

Answer 2

Transport

Question 3

Effective immediately, anytime a patient is determined to meet Sections A or B of the PDP, assisting resources shall not be canceled or accept release until all of the following are completed:

A __-______ of the patient is completed by a Department paramedic.

Answer 3

Re-asssessment

Question 4

Effective immediately, anytime a patient is determined to meet Sections A or B of the PDP, assisting resources shall not be canceled or accept release until all of the following are completed:

A _____ ______ is confirmed.

Answer 4

Hospital destination

Question 5

Effective immediately, anytime a patient is determined to meet Sections A or B of the PDP, assisting resources shall not be canceled or accept release until all of the following are completed:

The need for _______ ______ in the back of the ambulance and/or the need for a ______ are determined based on the current condition of the patient, need for two paramedics in the back of the RA for treatment, and based on the likelihood of the patient deteriorating.

Answer 5

Additional personnel

Driver

Question 6

When determining the need to maintain additional assistance en route to the hospital, it is vital for all members to recognize “____ ____’’patients

Answer 6

High risk