Order Book Article 24 - Sheet1 Flashcards
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From the Order Book:
What company is an EMS unit affiliated with?
The company in which it is quartered.
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What is the on duty platoon commander responsible for in regards to an EMS Unit?
- They are the unit’s immediate superviser and beginning of this unit’s chain of command and they are responsible for all administrative duties for those members.
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Who is responsible for the supervision of an EMS Unit’s Pt. Care, Protocols, and EMS Operational issues arising in the field?
EMS Batt. Supervisor
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Who is designated the ACIC?
- Person with the highest certification level. 2. Member possessing the greatest seniority at that certification level
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What must a member carry on an EMS unit at ALL times when on duty? What must all members have upon reporting for duty?
All required Credentials (PAT, Drivers License, CPR and ACLS, DOH card, etc). In addition, Members shall report for duty clean, with all PPE, and in the proper uniform.
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All employees hired after Jan 1987 must maintain what certification, at a minimum, for the duration of employment?
Emergency Medical Technician; Members whose job classification requires higher certifications are required to maintain those as well
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How often do DOH certifications expire? What does an expiration for any credential mean to an employee’s ability to perform their job?
DOH expires every 2 years and there is no provision for grace periods or extentions. Expiration of a card establishes the last day member may legally serve in that capacity.
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How much time before an expiration date shall a member notify their immediate supervisor? How many oppotunities will a member be afforded to complete a recertification course for a card renewal?
Notify Immediate Supervisor 30 days prior to arrival; Member shall be afforeded 6 opportunities to complete recertification course.
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What Office shall keep up-to-date records of certification card expiration dates for all members in the department? How much time shall a member receive notification prior to expiration?
EMS Training Office and Member shall receive notice at least 15 days prior to expiration.
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What shall the Company Officer do if a member is not scheduled for the appropriate refresher?
Phone the EMS Training Office, and make a journal entry to document that the EMS Training Office and appropriate Batt. Commander were notified.
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What shall a Company Officer do for each members EMS Certifications? How often shall they check for the physical presence of the cards of members assigned to their command?
Company Officers shall maintain up to date records of the status of each member’s EMT/EMT-I/Paramedic/ACLS/CPR and at the beginning of each shift shall ensure that a minimum of one licensed EMT/CPR cardholder is on duty at all times. Company Officers shall check for the physical presence of all EMS Certifications on the first days of JAJO that their shift is scheduled to work.
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How many separate call-ins may a Single Role Provider use without a physician’s certificate?
MAX of 3 seperate call-ins for SL in a 12 month period
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What is Sick Leave Restriction for a Single Role Provider and how long does it stay in place? When and How must a member be notified that they are at risk of being placed on sick leave restriction?
After the member has used 2 of their call-ins, they will be notified in writing that they are at risk for being put on sick leave restriction. Sick Leave restriction requires a physicians certificate or Form SF-71 and will remain in effect for a 12 month period.
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When must a Single Role Provider provide a signed medical certificate or Form SF-71? What may happen if the member is unable to provide the aforementioned documentation?
When a member remains on SL beyond a 3 day period or when that member is placed on SL restriction. Member without documentation may be charged with AWOL and/or diciplinary action.
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How must EMS Providers maintain themselves at all times?
Courteous and Professional manner at all times
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Are T-shirts appropriate outerwear for EMS units?
No
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What shall EMS Providers check at the beginning of each shift? How and when shall deficiencies be documented?
All equipment and supplies. Deficiencies shall be noted in teh journal, to the platoon commander, and on the appropriate 54s. 54s shall be completed at the beginning of the shift.
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When a member remains on SL beyond a 3 day period or when that member is placed on SL restriction. Member without documentation may be charged with AWOL and/or diciplinary action.
At 500 psi preferably at off-peak hours between 0100-0900
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When shall medications due to expire be evenly exchanged with newer medications (when available)? When are medications that do not have a specific day in the expiration date considered to expire
Meds due to expire shall be evenly exhcanged with newer medication 30 days prior to expiration. Items that do not have a day are considered to expire the first day of the month.
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What shall occur if there is an inadequate supply of non-expired medication?
On-duty company commander and Batt. Superviser shall be notified IMMEDIATELY
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What is a FD Form 54.4 and when shall it be completed?
Medication (Rx) Due to Expire Checklist and it shall be completed on the first day of the month and immediately reviewed by the on-duty company commander.
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Who will pick up expired medications and how often? Whose resonsibility is it to package the expired medicaitons properly?
The Logistics Van Driver shall pick up expired meds on a monthly basis. Proper packaging shall be the responsibility of the EMS provider doing daily inventories.
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When shall refueling of EMS Vehicles Occur?
At or below 1/2 tank and preferably during off-peak hours (0100-0900 hours)
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What condition shall EMS Units be kept in? How often shall they be cleaned?
Unit will be kept clean and neat at all times. Exterior washed daily; interior periodically as needed.
