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What should the crew do if the escort is not present when they arrive at the designated location?
What should the crew do if the escort is not present when they arrive at the designated location?
- Leave and return later
- Proceed with the mission without the escort
- Wait for the escort to arrive without taking any action
- Advise EMS Communications and update when the escort has arrived (correct)
When should the unit advise EMS Communications if no incident or patient is immediately identified at the location of the original dispatch?
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' (correct)
- After 15 minutes of searching
- When they leave the location
- After 30 minutes of searching
How should ATCEMS units indicate an 'At Patient Side' status?
How should ATCEMS units indicate an 'At Patient Side' status?
- Via the Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) (correct)
- By updating the MDC in the notes section
- By sending an email to the supervisor
- Verbally inform EMS Communications
What should the unit do if no incident or patient is found after arrival at the dispatch address?
What should the unit do if no incident or patient is found after arrival at the dispatch address?
What is the appropriate action if no patient is immediately identified upon reaching a location?
What is the appropriate action if no patient is immediately identified upon reaching a location?
What should be done if the escort is not present when the unit arrives at the designated location?
What should be done if the escort is not present when the unit arrives at the designated location?
When does the On-Scene (ONSC) status need to be indicated by ATCEMS personnel?
When does the On-Scene (ONSC) status need to be indicated by ATCEMS personnel?
According to the procedure, what does On-Scene indicate?
According to the procedure, what does On-Scene indicate?
In which scenario should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status when responding to a general incident at a specific address?
In which scenario should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status when responding to a general incident at a specific address?
When should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status when responding to an apartment complex or large industrial complex?
When should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status when responding to an apartment complex or large industrial complex?
What provides guidance for minimum equipment to patient, on-scene authority for patient care, and patient care & movement?
What provides guidance for minimum equipment to patient, on-scene authority for patient care, and patient care & movement?
At what point should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status during a response to an incident at a specific address?
At what point should ATCEMS personnel indicate an On-Scene (ONSC) status during a response to an incident at a specific address?
