V2-C7 Flashcards
What is the critical incident stress management program
CISM provides timely professional assistance after major incident to minimize stress related injury illness
What are the responsibilities of the IC as it relates to CISM
Identify at scene incidents that may warrant CISM
request CISM intervention through dispatch
develop a plan of intervention in consultation with the on call CISM team leader
locate an appropriate facility to hold intervention that is away from the incident
take personnel out of service for the duration of the intervention and provide move up units
Which critical incidents require automatic CISM interventions
Line of duty death
serious line of duty injuries
suicide of a fellow employee
Is participation in CISM automatic interventions required
No all participation is voluntary but intervention is automatic for all personnel interested
What is a CISM initial defusing
Performed immediately after or within 12 hours of the incident and led by a non-involved pier CISM team member
Should not be a critique or tactical debriefing
What is a CISM formal debriefing
Cofacilitator by a mental health professional and peers CISM team member occur in 48 to 72 hours after the incident
What is required of a CISM team member
Complete an application be in good standing complete 32 hours of training attend eight hours of CE yearly sign a confidentiality agreement understand it's a voluntary and not paid
What is a CISM team comprised of
One mental health professional and at least five peer supporters
When should site supervisors notify command and control and the department safety officer in relation to injuries
Any serious occupational injury illness or hospitalization or death to a fire department personnel
all non-employee injuries occurring at fire department sites
What qualifies as a serious injury or illness to fire department personnel
Hospitalization for more than 24 hours other than a medical observation
loss of any member of the body
serious degree of permanent disfigurement
What notifications need to be made when FD is called to an accident involving an employee covered by workers comp and an occupational injury illness or death have occurred
Cal OSHA and LA County district attorney officer
What notifications must be made if the fire department is issued a Cal OSHA citation
The safety officer immediately by telephone and the deputy director of admin bureau by US mail and the deputy fire chief
When should the employers report of occupational injury or illness be completed
Before going off duty
If an employee believes a worksite violation exists who can they request an inspection from
The department safety officer using inspection form 565 or calling local Cal OSHA office
Who must be notified if Cal OSHA compliance officers show up at a fire station to investigate during regular working hours
The duty safety officer
What are the three types of Cal OSHA violations
Willful
repeat
carcinogenic
What are the three types of variance orders the county can request through OSHA when they cannot comply
Permanent
interim
temporary
How long does each station need to maintain the Cal OSHA form 300
Five years
Which form is used to report all exposures to blood or bodily fluids
Form 420
Who must be notified of exposures from intramuscular injection as employed by contaminated blood blood splash or sub cutaneous dermal exposure of significant amounts
Medical director or health programs coordinator
What should all
blood spills be cleaned up with
1 to 100 solution of chlorine bleach
After a blood contamination how should delicate equipment be cleaned
Scoped defibrillators and radio should be cleaned with 70% alcohol
How many communicable disease kits per post position shall be carried on apparatus
One per post position
What is in a communicable disease kit
Two disposable suits two pairs of eyeglasses Two face masks two pairs of disposable gloves one plastic bag
What is a medical surveillance program
monitoring the health status of an employee exposed to blood or fluid’s. surveillance last 6 to 12 months and includes testing for HEP B and HIV
Is the results of testing from the medical surveillance program available to the county fire department
No testing remains voluntary and test results are privileged information between patient and physician
Who do station captains need to notify if members are not participating in the physical fitness program
Their battalion chief each shift they don’t participate
Who do station captains need to submit a list of all in district exercise locations to
The jurisdictional assistant chief
What are included in the on-duty exercise programs
Cardiovascular
muscular strength endurance conditioning
flexibility elasticity
What are the hours allowed for physically fitness at the station
Began at 0830 and be ready for other activities by 1000 hrs.
How much time is allowed for 40 our personnel to exercise
1 to 1 1/2 hours
three times per week
ready for other activities within 15 minutes after completion
What is the approved cardiovascular conditioning
Performed continuously for a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes
