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Division of Youth Corrections

Division of Youth Corrections. Internal Emergency Response and Two-Way Radio Etiquette. DON’T LEARN SAFETY BY ACCIDENT!!. Emergency Response. Do you know what you should do in the following situations? Violence in the Workplace Blackout/Power Failure Earthquake/Floods

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  1. Division of Youth Corrections Internal Emergency Response and Two-Way Radio Etiquette DON’T LEARN SAFETY BY ACCIDENT!!

  2. Emergency Response • Do you know what you should do in the following situations? • Violence in the Workplace • Blackout/Power Failure • Earthquake/Floods • Acts of Terrorism • Tornado/Lightning Storm • Riot • Bomb Threat • Hazardous Materials Accident • Hostage • Fire/Explosion • Medical Emergencies • Critical Incidents

  3. Emergency Response • DYC Policy 9.12, Facility Emergency Plan spells out the requirements for all DYC facilities. • Each facility has their own site specific emergency plans. • Get with your Supervisor to review your facility Emergency Procedures if you have questions.

  4. Internal Response & 2-Way Radio • Do you know how to respond when assistance is needed within your facility? • What is your role during a response? • Is there a difference in levels of response? i.e: • “Code Red” vs. “Code Green” • “Mayday” vs. “Staff assistance”

  5. Calling for Assistance • Consistency is important. • Repeat assistance call two times. • For example: “Mayday in unit X.” “Mayday in unit X.” • Indicate any special instructions. • I.e. # staff needed, where to enter, restraint/medical equipment required. • When situation is under control, communicate an “All Clear”.

  6. Protocol During Response • If enough staff have responded to control the situation, no other staff should leave their post unless another call comes requesting additional staff. • When responding listen to radio communication that may indicate special instructions needed and/or “All Clear” • Safety First! Use caution when responding to an internal emergency - many DYC work related injuries occur during response.

  7. Tips When Responding • Its not a race against the clock. Take the time required to assess the situation & communicate with other staff responding. • There is always time to huddle and communicate a plan. • In the event that a physical intervention is already in progress when back-up arrives, staff will not become part of the intervention unless instructed by the lead person. • Shift Supervisor or designee will ensure that a de-briefing occurs.

  8. Role of Staff Responding • Back-up is Back-up- you are not in charge of the situation unless instructed to be. • Follow directionsand do what is asked. • Enterquickly but not aggressively. • Don’t leave the unit until the situation is under control - and De-brief when necessary. • Use Judgement and common sense.

  9. 2-Way Radio Etiquette • Be professional - for business use only! • Use the telephone for long and/or personal conversations. • REMEMBER - everyone can hear your comments. • Remain calm and speak clearly. • Keep your radio with you at all times. • Handle 2-Way radio equipment with care. • Don’t “step” on others transmissions. • Allow about 5 seconds to ensure that their transmission is complete.

  10. THE ENDDivision of Youth CorrectionsRisk Management Oversight Committee

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