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SAV “Best Practice” Lessons from the Road. SMSgt Sandra Scott SFC Stephen Dohn. - Why? - Resources & SAV process - Trends. Overview. - MTN = AHA Training Center Trust relationship -Maintain highest standards Complete SAVs annually - Measure & assess adherence.
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SAV“Best Practice”Lessons from the Road SMSgt Sandra Scott SFC Stephen Dohn
- MTN = AHA Training Center • Trust relationship • -Maintain highest standards • Complete SAVs annually • - Measure & assess adherence
SAV decision based on geography, • budget & TS needs assessment • MTN staff member contacts TS • at least 30 days prior • Confirmation of visit is sent to CDR, PD & PA • along with administrative review checklist • SAV • - Inspection component - AHA compliance • - Mentoring Opportunity
Resources • Administrative Checklist • Course Monitoring Review • Disinterested SAVs • - Recommend Training Sites (TS) conduct internal self-assessment annually/staff change • MTN Program Manager/staff
Websites • http://www.usuhs.mil/mtn/ • - MTN Handbook • - Tutorials, Program Guide • http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org • - AHA Instructor network • - # will become more important > months/years • http://heart.org/cpr • - AHA Guidelines/Circulation & more
Administrative Review • Four Focused Function Areas • (I) Organizational • - Administrative/continuity binder • (II) Course • (III) Instructor • (IV) Equipment
Course Monitoring Review • Facility/Class Structure • Course Content • Equipment/Materials
- Rating 1 = 95-100% excellent compliance - Rating 2 = 80-94% acceptable compliance - Rating 3 = 70-79% non-compliance Additional documentation within 30 days • Rating 4 = < 70% non-compliance Additional documentation within 30 days + SAV revisit within 90 days at TS expense
Trends • Dual oversight - Forecasting/building instructors & TSFs
Trends • Post Course Reports (PCR) -- Agenda -- PCR cover sheet -- Grade report -- Summary Evaluation -- Instructor Renewal checklist or instructor candidate form if applicable
Trends • Instructor Folder • File for each BLS/ACLS/PALS instructor • Candidate form • Monitoring form • Renewal form
Trends • Instructor Folder • File for each BLS/ACLS/PALS instructor • Candidate form • Monitoring form • Renewal form
Trends • Instructor Folder -- File for each BLS/ACLS/PALS instructor -- Candidate/monitoring/renewal forms -- Teaching history log
Trends • Instructor Folder continued • -- copy of card -- Core Instructor Course - Equipment • Cleaning policy & log • Instructor familiarization training documentation
Trends • Late reports - Agendas 2 weeks prior to course • Instructor to student ratio (1:6)
Requirements After SAV MTN - AAR & administrative review to TS usually within 30 days TS - Correct discrepancies -- within 90 days of SAV - Generate MFR, signed by Commander -- stating actions taken to correct
Projected SAVs In/around MD/PA/DC West Coast Region England, Italy
Program/SAV Take Away Handbook/website Organized/Motivated Team Communication
- AHA TC- Handbook/website- SAV trends + AAR requirements Summary
QUESTIONS • SMSgt Sandra Scott • MTN Superintendant/ATLS • (301)295-1468 DSN: 295-1468 • sandra.scott@usuhs.mil • SFC Stephen Dohn • MTN NCOIC/ACLS • (301)295-1476 DSN: 295-1476 • stephen.dohn@usuhs.mil