Questions and Answers
What action should be taken if an ALS supply needs replacement before the next Duty 21 day?
Where should medications that are used during patient care be placed after usage?
What should be done with medications needing immediate attention due to expiration or damage during the Duty 20 audit?
Who is responsible for ordering ALS supplies that are not available for replacement in-house during the Duty 21 audit?
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What is the identifier for the electronic audit record for the monthly medication inventory?
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What is the primary purpose of performing the Duty 21 audit?
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Where should the Duty 20 audit record be saved upon completion?
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What should be noted if no replacement supplies are available in-house during the Duty 21 audit?
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What is the main purpose of Duty 20?
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When is the Duty 20 inventory/expiration audit performed?
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How many personnel are required to complete Duty 20?
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What must be included in the electronic audit record for Duty 20?
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By what time must the Duty 20 task be completed on the scheduled day?
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To whom must the completed Duty 20 file be emailed?
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What should be done if the Duty 20 file is not received by the EMS Officer by 1500 hours?
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When is the Duty 21 inventory/expiration audit performed?
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Study Notes
Duty 20 Overview
- Main purpose is to maintain minimum stock levels and monitor expiration dates for ambulance medications.
- Inventory and expiration audit is performed on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
- Requires at least 2 personnel for completion.
- Electronic audit record must include both quantities and expiration dates of medications.
- The Duty 20 task must be completed by 1500 hours on the scheduled day.
- Completed Duty 20 file must be emailed to the EMS Officer.
- If the file is not received by 1500 hours, notify the Duty Officer.
- The EMS Officer is responsible for purchasing medications post-audit.
Duty 21 Overview
- Inventory and expiration audit is conducted quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October.
- Primary focus is on ALS supply inventory and expiration audit.
- If an ALS supply needs replacement, it should be replaced immediately from in-stock supplies, not deferred.
- All supplies needing attention should be listed on page 2 of the spreadsheet titled "Supplies Requiring Attention."
- The EMS Officer will order ALS supplies unavailable for replacement in-house during the Duty 21 audit.
Medication Management
- Medications used during patient care must be replaced after each incident; expiration dates should be updated accordingly.
- Immediate action is required for medications that expire or are damaged during Duty 20; they should be removed from service and replaced the same day.
- The Duty 20 audit encompasses all medications in the ambulance, not just emergency or non-expired ones.
Record Keeping
- The Duty 20 audit record should be saved on the ambulance laptop computer upon completion.
- The primary aim of the Duty 21 audit is to ensure appropriate levels of ALS supplies and monitor expiration dates.
- If no replacement supplies are available in-house during Duty 21, document it on the “Supplies Requiring Attention” page and notify the EMS Officer.
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Test your knowledge on conducting safety drills and managing ALS supplies in fire safety operations. This quiz covers essential protocols and procedures for ensuring safety and efficiency. Perfect for fire personnel and safety trainers.
