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RPI AMBULANCE New Member Orientation Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 8 /2012

RPI AMBULANCE New Member Orientation Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 8 /2012. Introduction to RPI Ambulance. Agency Information. Service: Volunteer, Student Run Level of Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) Office: 92 College Avenue Garage: Behind the Armory Call Volume: ~150 per year

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RPI AMBULANCE New Member Orientation Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 8 /2012

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  1. RPI AMBULANCE New Member Orientation Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 8/2012

  2. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Agency Information • Service: Volunteer, Student Run • Level of Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) • Office: 92 College Avenue • Garage: Behind the Armory • Call Volume: ~150 per year • Service Period: In service 24/7 during the Fall and Spring Semesters • Primary Coverage Area: RPI Troy campus • Secondary Coverage Area: Troy, Brunswick, North Greenbush, etc. • Special Events: Hockey, Football, Commencement, etc. RPI Ambulance Orientation

  3. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Agency History • Formed in 1976 as Rensselaer Rescue, first aid club • First ambulance acquired in 1983, RPI Ambulance RPI Ambulance Orientation

  4. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Anyone Can Join Us! • No experience necessary! • Desire to learn new things! • Ability to lift things up and put them down! • Ok with a little blood! I WANT YOU FOR RPI AMBULANCE RPI Ambulance Orientation

  5. Introduction to RPI Ambulance What We Do • Emergency Medical Services for the RPI Campus, 911 calls on the campus • No billing for ambulance services • First Aid and CPR Classes to the Campus • Special event medical coverage RPI Ambulance Orientation

  6. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Special Event Operations • Provide First Aid Coverage at Events: • Hockey • Commencement • Concerts • Locations: • Houston Field House • Eastern Campus Athletic Village • Elsewhere on campus RPI Ambulance Orientation

  7. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Fun Stuff Too • Movie Nights • Thanksgiving Dinner • Laser Tag • Cookouts RPI Ambulance Orientation

  8. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Officer Board • Civil Side • President • Vice President • Line Side • Captain • 1st Lieutenant • 2nd Lieutenant RPI Ambulance Orientation

  9. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Crew Positions • Duty Supervisor • Crew Chief • Driver • Attendant • Observer RPI Ambulance Orientation

  10. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Vehicles • Ambulance 5939 • 2006 Ford Type II Van Ambulance • First Response 59 • 2002 Subaru Forester • Placed into service May 2012 RPI Ambulance Orientation

  11. Introduction to RPI Ambulance The Office! • 92 College Ave, across from Parking Garage • Crew quarters • Training + storage space • Place to hang out, do homework • Laundry machines in the basement • Kitchen, living room, bedrooms, office • Near Moe’s and Pizza Bella (Big Apple Pizza) RPI Ambulance Orientation

  12. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Scheduling Website • Sign up on the website for: • Night Crew • Special Events (Hockey, Football, etc.) • Training Drills, Meetings, Social Events, etc. • Signing up: • Go to http://ambulance.union.rpi.educlick “Members” and log in • Go to the Night Crews or Games and Events schedule, and click “Sign up” • Please remember that you are signed up and are making a commitment • You may take yourself off by clicking the ‘X’ up to 48 hours in advance RPI Ambulance Orientation

  13. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Your First Night Crew!! • Sign Up on the website • Arrive by 6PM at The Office (92 College Ave) • No prior experience necessary, you are there to “observe” and train • You can sleep and do homework • Eat dinner before hand or free to bring food/ grab pizza or Moe’s • Can go to meetings, other classes, • Any questions, ask your Crew Chief! RPI Ambulance Orientation

  14. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Uniform and Appearance • Wear clean appropriate clothes • Black pants or jeans • Close toed shoes, preferably no mesh • Uniform shirt will be provided • Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance • You represent RPI Ambulance and RPI. RPI Ambulance Orientation

  15. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Rules and Regulations • Standard Operating Procedures • Agency Document, rules and procedures for running the agency • RPIA Constitution • Student Union Document, defines the organization • New York State Department of Health • Part 800, Minimum Requirements for an Ambulance • Part 18, Requirements for large events • Documents can be found online at www.ambulance.union.rpi.edu RPI Ambulance Orientation

  16. RPI Ambulance And The Law Patient Confidentiality • While 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! RPI Ambulance Orientation

  17. Safety Scene Safety • Crew safety is the primary concern during all operations. You can not help the patient, if something happens to you. • Examples of unsafe scenes: • Substance abusers • Assaults, weapons on scene • Hazmat incidents • Motor 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. RPI Ambulance Orientation

  18. Safety Infection Control • If its wet and sticky and not yours, don’t touch it. If you have to, wear gloves! • Gloves are worn during every patient contact. • Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes: • N95 respirator masks • Goggles • Gowns • The best way to prevent infection is to wash your hands! • If you come into contact with someone else’s bodily fluids, tell the crew chief! RPI Ambulance Orientation

  19. Radio Communications RPIA Radio Systems • RPIA VHF Radios • Receive dispatches • Tactical communications • Hospital Radio Reports • 800 MHz Radio System • Big Expensive Radio • Talk to Rensselaer County Dispatchers • Fire Departments, Ambulances in the County • Crew Chief and Driver handle these radios RPI Ambulance Orientation

  20. Radio Communications Example: “ RPI Ambulance. Delta determinant EMS call for a seizure, RPI Crockett Hall, 72 Griswold Road. Cross streets are Sage Ave and Bouton Road.” The Dispatch • Dispatched on Priority System • Alpha (Non- Emergency) • Bravo (Emergency) • Charlie (Potentially Life Threatening) • Delta (Active Life Threat) • Echo (Unknown Life Status) • Allocate resources by severity RPI Ambulance Orientation

  21. Questions? RPI AmbulanceNew Member Orientation RPI Ambulance Orientation

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