Attendant Class

RPI AMBULANCE

New Member Orientation

Last Updated by M. ODonnell, 8/2012Introduction to RPI AmbulanceService: Volunteer, Student RunLevel of Care: Basic Life Support (BLS)Office: 92 College AvenueGarage: Behind the ArmoryCall Volume: ~150 per yearService Period: In service 24/7 during the Fall and Spring SemestersPrimary Coverage Area: RPI Troy campusSecondary Coverage Area: Troy, Brunswick, North Greenbush, etc.Special Events: Hockey, Football, Commencement, etc.

Agency InformationUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation2

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceFormed in 1976 as Rensselaer Rescue, first aid clubFirst ambulance acquired in 1983, RPI Ambulance

Agency HistoryUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation3

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceNo experience necessary!Desire to learn new things!Ability to lift things up and put them down!Ok with a little blood!

Anyone Can Join Us!Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation4

I WANT YOU FORRPI AMBULANCEIntroduction to RPI AmbulanceEmergency Medical Services for the RPI Campus, 911 calls on the campusNo billing for ambulance servicesFirst Aid and CPR Classes to the CampusSpecial event medical coverage

What We DoUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation5

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceProvide First Aid Coverage at Events:HockeyCommencementConcerts

Special Event OperationsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation6

Locations:Houston Field HouseEastern Campus Athletic VillageElsewhere on campusIntroduction to RPI AmbulanceMovie NightsThanksgiving DinnerLaser TagCookouts

Fun Stuff TooUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation7

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceCivil SidePresidentVice President

Line SideCaptain1st Lieutenant2nd Lieutenant

Officer BoardUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation8

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceDuty SupervisorCrew ChiefDriverAttendant Observer

Crew PositionsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation9

Introduction to RPI Ambulance

VehiclesUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation10

Ambulance 59392006 Ford Type II Van AmbulanceFirst Response 592002 Subaru ForesterPlaced into service May 2012Introduction to RPI Ambulance92 College Ave, across from Parking GarageCrew quartersTraining + storage space

The Office!Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation11

Place to hang out, do homeworkLaundry machines in the basementKitchen, living room, bedrooms, officeNear Moes and Pizza Bella (Big Apple Pizza)Introduction to RPI AmbulanceSign up on the website for:Night CrewSpecial Events (Hockey, Football, etc.)Training Drills, Meetings, Social Events, etc.

Signing up:Go to http://ambulance.union.rpi.edu click Members and log inGo to the Night Crews or Games and Events schedule, and click Sign upPlease remember that you are signed up and are making a commitmentYou may take yourself off by clicking the X up to 48 hours in advance

Scheduling WebsiteUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation12

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceSign Up on the websiteArrive by 6PM at The Office (92 College Ave)No prior experience necessary, you are there to observe and train

Your First Night Crew!!Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation13

You can sleep and do homeworkEat dinner before hand or free to bring food/ grab pizza or MoesCan go to meetings, other classes,Any questions, ask your Crew Chief!

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceWear clean appropriate clothesBlack pants or jeansClose toed shoes, preferably no meshUniform shirt will be provided

Always maintain a professional attitude and appearanceYou represent RPI Ambulance and RPI.

Uniform and AppearanceUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation14

Introduction to RPI AmbulanceStandard Operating Procedures Agency Document, rules and procedures for running the agencyRPIA ConstitutionStudent Union Document, defines the organization

New York State Department of HealthPart 800, Minimum Requirements for an AmbulancePart 18, Requirements for large eventsDocuments can be found online at www.ambulance.union.rpi.edu

Rules and RegulationsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation15

RPI Ambulance And The LawWhile working on the ambulance you will be exposed to confidential patient medical information

DO NOT SHARE PATIENT INFORMATION WITH ANYONE

Confidential medical information is on a NEED TO KNOW basis

Doctors, nurses, paramedics caring for the patient

NOT your friends, roommates, other ambulance members

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

When in doubt, ask your crew chief. Do not share information!

Patient ConfidentialityUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation16SafetyCrew safety is the primary concern during all operations. You can not help the patient, if something happens to you.

Examples of unsafe scenes:Substance abusersAssaults, weapons on sceneHazmat incidentsMotor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)Emotionally disturbed persons, attempted suicide.Fires, collapses, animal bites, CO poisoning.

Do not enter a scene that is not safe. Wait for fire, rescue or law enforcement personnel to secure the scene.

Scene SafetyUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation17

SafetyIf its wet and sticky and not yours, dont touch it. If you have to, wear gloves!

Gloves are worn during every patient contact.

Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes:N95 respirator masksGogglesGowns

The best way to prevent infection is to wash your hands!

If you come into contact with someone elses bodily fluids, tell the crew chief!

Infection ControlUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation18

Radio CommunicationsRPIA VHF RadiosReceive dispatchesTactical communicationsHospital Radio Reports

800 MHz Radio SystemBig Expensive RadioTalk to Rensselaer County DispatchersFire Departments, Ambulances in the County

Crew Chief and Driver handle these radios

RPIA Radio SystemsUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation19

Radio CommunicationsExample: RPI Ambulance. Delta determinant EMS call for a seizure, RPI Crockett Hall, 72 Griswold Road. Cross streets are Sage Ave and Bouton Road.

The DispatchUpdated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation20

Dispatched on Priority SystemAlpha (Non- Emergency)Bravo (Emergency)Charlie (Potentially Life Threatening) Delta (Active Life Threat)Echo (Unknown Life Status)Allocate resources by severityQuestions?Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation21

RPI AmbulanceNew Member Orientation