32 Questions
Who approves the Lee County Common Treatment Guidelines?
Medical Care Council
What is the purpose of the EMS Quality Assurance Program?
To improve patient care and treatment
Who supervises all medical care and treatment rendered by the BSFC&RD?
Medical Director and his/her designee
What is included in the SOG according to the text?
All EMTs and paramedics operating within the suppression division
Who is responsible for reviewing all completed patient care reports?
Company Officer
Who is responsible for ensuring that the Standard of Care is being followed during field observations?
Shift Battalion Chief
Who may convene the Emergency Medical Review Committee for Quality Assurance (QA) reviews?
Medical Director
Who ensures that Continuing Medical Education is provided to all EMTs and Paramedics?
Medical Director
Who conducts skill assessments and procedures for privileged EMTs and paramedics?
Medical Director
Who is responsible for handling issues that may require disciplinary action?
EMS Deputy Chief
Who will review priority one calls, alerts, and cardiac arrests to ensure proper documentation and patient treatment?
EMS Deputy Chief
Who conducts field observation of the emergency medical crews to ensure Standard of Care is being followed?
FTOs
Who may be part of the Emergency Medical Review Committee for Quality Assurance (QA) reviews?
Fire Chief
Who provides Continuing Medical Education to all EMTs and Paramedics during each two-year recertification period?
Medical Director
Who may conduct other training programs throughout the month for EMTs and Paramedics?
Medical Director
Who will handle problems, sub-standard care, or neglect that require referral?
EMS Deputy Chief
What does the MERT response matrix dictate for all responses through Lee County dispatch?
A minimum of five (5) respondents
What should the responding units do if there is no response on the primary 'LG' channel?
Use VHF 21A
Who is the Authority having Jurisdiction of all navigable waterways?
U.S.C.G.
What should the first responding unit 'on scene' do?
Establish Command
In the event of a man overboard or other surface search operation, who will command search operations?
The Coast Guard
What type of foam should marine units use for fire suppression?
AFFF foam
What should marine units do if they run out of AFFF foam during fire suppression?
Continue fire suppression using AFFF until fire is extinguished
What should be coordinated through MERT representatives under the Lee County Fire Chiefs Association prior to submission?
WCIND grant requests for vessels or equipment
Who has the option to transfer command to another respondent on scene?
Command
What does Command have the option to establish depending on the location of the incident?
Shore based
What should all MERT personnel involved in hazardous operations do prior to entering into the operation?
Identify themselves
Who coordinates with the U.S.C.G., LCSO, and FWC all aspects of returning the scene to its original condition?
Command
What should marine assets responding to fires on barrier islands do based on availability and vessel size?
Take extra hose
What should be utilized by many of the MERT participants and coordinated through MERT representatives under the Lee County Fire Chiefs Association prior to submission?
WCIND grant funds
What is the purpose of the EMS Quality Assurance Program?
To ensure Standard of Care is being followed
What should be done in the event of a non-emergent call?
At least one and preferably two units should respond
Test your knowledge of the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District's Quality Assurance Program with this quiz. Explore the subject, scope, and key components outlined in the standard operating guidelines.
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