Hoffman Estates Fire Department SOP Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) titled Code 1/Ambulance Request?

To determine the response time of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.

To identify the districts responsible for responding to Ambulance Requests.

To provide standardized responses to all incidents classified as an Ambulance Request. (correct)

To outline the communication protocols between NWCD and the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.

In which districts will the district engine and ambulance, or closest available units respond to an Ambulance Request?

Districts 21, 22, and 23

Districts 21, 22, 23, and 24

Districts 22, 23, and 24

Districts 21, 23, and 24 (correct)

Who has the discretion to respond with the Engine to an Ambulance Request on alpha and bravo dispatches?

The Company Officer (correct)

The Battalion Commander

The Station Officer

The Fire Chief

What is the response protocol when Ambulance 22 is in service in District 22?

The district Ambulance and Squad 22 will respond. Signup and view all the answers

Who should be requested to the scene in the event of a full arrest or bariatric patient?

Tower 22 and Battalion 6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) titled Code 1/Ambulance Request?

September 1, 2022 Signup and view all the answers

Who approved the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) titled Code 1/Ambulance Request?

The Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

How many pages does the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) titled Code 1/Ambulance Request consist of?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What does Basic Life Support (BLS) include?

Airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), control of shock, and bleeding and splinting of fracture Signup and view all the answers

What takes precedence in case of conflict between MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures and HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines?

HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) level of care?

Advanced level of pre-hospital and inter-hospital emergency care including basic life support care Signup and view all the answers

What is a component of Basic Life Support (BLS) care?

Splinting of fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of Advanced Life Support (ALS) care?

Basic life support care, cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, intravenous therapy, and administration of medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference for MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures?

Current online reference Signup and view all the answers

When transporting a patient to St Alexius Medical Center, what happens to the engine if there are only two qualified personnel remaining on scene?

The engine returns to quarters in-service and notifies the Shift Commander and NWCD of their status. Signup and view all the answers

When transporting a patient to a hospital other than St Alexius Medical Center, what happens if there are not two qualified personnel remaining on scene?

The engine returns to quarters out of service and notifies the Shift Commander and NWCD of their status. Signup and view all the answers

If additional help is needed during transport to the hospital, where is the personnel taken from, if Tower 22 is not on the scene?

The engine or squad company. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following combinations of units is NOT listed as a possible response to an incident on Interstate 90 westbound between mile markers 59.25 and 61.8?

Engine 24, Ambulance 24, and Tower 22 Signup and view all the answers

When transporting to St. Alexius Medical Center, what action should the tower take if additional assistance is required during transport?

The tower should follow the ambulance to the hospital to pick up their member. Signup and view all the answers

If the transport to St Alexius requires additional assistance and Tower 22 is on the scene, where should the personnel be taken from?

Tower 22. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is the significance of the response designations listed for Interstate 90?

They identify the still district ambulance for each section of the highway. Signup and view all the answers

When transporting to a hospital other than St Alexius Medical Center, what happens if the engine/tower remains at two qualified personnel after the transport?

The engine/tower returns to quarters in-service and notifies the Shift Commander and NWCD of their status. Signup and view all the answers

What should be utilized during the response to a mass casualty situation?

All warning devices including lights, sirens, and opticom Signup and view all the answers

When should transport to the hospital utilize emergency lights and sirens?

For Advanced Life Support patients or time-sensitive criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper method of transporting a patient on a Basic Life Support call?

On a non-emergency basis without emergency lights and siren Signup and view all the answers

What actions are required if a patient refuses transportation to a specific medical center?

Telemetry/cellular phone communication with the system hospital must occur Signup and view all the answers

Which facility is designated for transportation if required during a mass casualty incident?

The closest facility normally transported to by the department Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition should highway turn-a-rounds be utilized during transport?

They are not to be utilized during hospital transport Signup and view all the answers

Which policy manual should further clarification on patient transport be referred to?

Northwest Community Hospital MICU Policy Manual L-2 Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for patients requiring Advanced Life Support care during emergency transport?

Patients with serious, time-sensitive medical conditions Signup and view all the answers

In a mass casualty situation, which hospital is the primary destination for patients?

The closest hospital based on proximity Signup and view all the answers

If a patient is experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, which hospital is the primary destination?

Lutheran General Hospital Signup and view all the answers

When is a patient transported to a stroke center?

Based on the NWCH SOP for transport decision tree Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hospitals are approved as alternative destinations for patients, under specific circumstances?

Alexian Brothers Medical Center Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means of communication for a medical control officer to order transportation to a different hospital?

Telemetry/Cellular phone communication Signup and view all the answers

Which of these conditions would NOT result in a patient being transported to St.Alexius Medical Center?

A patient is having a stroke and requires immediate treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy manual for patient transport and selection of receiving hospitals?

NWCEMSS Policy T-2 Signup and view all the answers

When can a patient be transported to a hospital other than St.Alexius Medical Center?

Under the direction of a physician for special transportation to another facility Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines

Response Guidelines - Code 1/Ambulance Request

Purpose: To provide standardized responses to ambulance requests by Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD)
Policy: Follow this guideline, but may be altered for a more appropriate response based on information received from NWCD or to achieve a faster response

Procedure

Ambulance Response Information:
- Districts 21, 23, and 24: District engine and ambulance, or closest available units will respond
- District 22:
  - When Ambulance 22 is in service, the response will be the district ambulance and Squad 22 or the closest units
  - On alpha and bravo dispatches, the Squad response is at the discretion of the station officers
Additional Assistance:
- If required, Tower 22 and Battalion 6 shall be requested to the scene (if not already on scene)
- If additional assistance is required during transport to the hospital, personnel should be taken from Tower 22
Interstate 90-Tollway Responses:
- Westbound 56.1-59.25: Eng. 24, Amb. 24, & Twr 22
- Eastbound 58.5-62.5: Eng. 24, Amb. 24, & Twr 22
- Westbound 59.25-61.8: Twr 22, Amb. 22, & Squad 22
- Eastbound 62.5-66.0: Twr 22, Amb. 22, & Squad 22

Transport Criteria

Transportation to Hospital:
- All medical emergency transporting of patients will be to St. Alexius Medical Center, with exceptions:
  - Lutheran General Hospital - Level I Trauma and situations involving carbon monoxide poisoning
  - Stroke Centers - Follow NWCH SOP for transport decision tree
  - Another hospital under specific conditions (direction of Medical Control/ECRN, MABAS, or proximity)
Refusal of Transportation:
- If patient refuses transportation, telemetry/cellular phone communication with the system hospital should be made with documentation of the situation
- Paramedics can then transfer responsibility to private ambulance services of equal or greater level of care

Definitions

Code 1/Ambulance Request: Any response of a medical nature, including carbon monoxide with symptoms
Basic Life Support (BLS): A basic level of pre-hospital and inter-hospital emergency care, including airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), control of shock and bleeding, and splinting of fracture
Advanced Life Support (ALS): An advanced level of pre-hospital and inter-hospital emergency care, including basic life support care, cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, intravenous therapy, administration of medications, and use of adjunctive medical devices

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Test your knowledge of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's Standard Operating Guidelines, specifically the Response Guidelines for Code 1/Ambulance Requests.