REHABILITATION SECTOR M.P. 202.08

Question 1

The Rehabilitation Sector, radio designation REHAB, will be used to evaluate and assist personnel who could be suffering from the effects of sustained ______ or ________ exertion during emergency operations.

Answer 1

physical or mental

Question 2

Rehab Sector will provide a specific area where personnel will assemble to have what 5 things provided?

Answer 2

1. Assessment of vital signs
2. Revitalization ‐ rest, hydration, refreshments, and temperature regulation
3. Medical evaluation and treatment of injuries, if needed
4. Transportation for those requiring treatment at medical facilities
5. Reassignment as needed

Question 3

NOTE:

The Rehab Sector Officer is responsible for the ___________ of crews assigned to Rehab Sector.

Answer 3

accountability

Question 4

Members assigned to Rehab do not report back to their previously assigned sector. To be reassigned to another sector, they must be assigned by who?

Answer 4

Command after being cleared by Rehab

Question 5

A Rehab truck will be dispatched automatically when? (2)

Answer 5

• First Alarm and greater incidents

- or when heat stress advisory is in effect

Question 6

It will be the responsibility of the ________ ________ to make an early determination of incidents requiring Rehab Sector.

Answer 6

Incident Commander

Question 7

Rehab Sector may request City buses to be called to the incident scene to provide What?

Answer 7

cooling or shelter.

Question 8

Rehab sector should be located in functional location for crew access. In smaller incidents, a utility truck may be all that is required. who’s responsibility is it to determine resources for the rehab sector.

Answer 8

Rehab Sector Officer and/or Command

Question 9

The Rehab Sector area boundaries will be defined and will have only one entry point. It will be divided into the following 3 Functions:

Answer 9

• Function A: Assessment
• Function B: Hydration and Replenishment
• Function C: Medical Treatment and Transport

Question 10

Vital Signs and Assessment Standards for REHAB:

To be reassigned – Members must meet what 6 criteria?

Answer 10

• A heart rate below 100 bpm with no irregular beats
• Systolic BP below 160
• Diastolic BP below 100
• Respiratory rate between 12‐20 per minute
• No abnormal neurological findings. (see below)
• No complaints