12 Questions
What should the crew do if the escort is not present when they arrive at the designated location?
Advise EMS Communications and update when the escort has arrived
When should the unit advise EMS Communications if no incident or patient is immediately identified at the location of the original dispatch?
Via the assigned radio channel when they are 'On-Scene in the area and attempting to identify the patient or incident'
How should ATCEMS units indicate an 'At Patient Side' status?
Via the Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR)
What should the unit do if no incident or patient is found after arrival at the dispatch address?
Document the details of the findings via the MDC in the notes section of the 'Clear Call' command
What is the appropriate action if no patient is immediately identified upon reaching a location?
Advise EMS Communications via radio channel that they are attempting to identify the patient or incident
What should be done if the escort is not present when the unit arrives at the designated location?
Advise EMS Communications and update when the escort has arrived
When does the On-Scene (ONSC) status need to be indicated by ATCEMS personnel?
When the unit is stopped at the address and personnel are ready to exit the vehicle
According to the procedure, what does On-Scene indicate?
It indicates the physical arrival of the dispatched emergency vehicle at the address of the incident
In which scenario should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status when responding to a general incident at a specific address?
When the unit is stopped at the address and personnel are ready to exit the vehicle
When should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status when responding to an apartment complex or large industrial complex?
When the unit arrives at the entrance to the complex
What provides guidance for minimum equipment to patient, on-scene authority for patient care, and patient care & movement?
The Clinical Operating Guidelines (COG)
At what point should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status during a response to an incident at a specific address?
When the unit is stopped at the address and personnel are ready to exit the vehicle
Arriving at Scene
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