Hoffman Estates Fire Dept EMS Supplies and Controlled Substance Security

Questions and Answers

Which of the following vehicles are NOT considered front-line EMS vehicles according to the SOG?

Engines

Squads

Fire Trucks (correct)

Towers

What is the primary purpose of the SOG regarding EMS supplies and controlled substances?

To establish a separate controlled substance policy for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.

To standardize the inventory procedures for EMS supplies and controlled substances.

To ensure compliance with NWCH EMS policies regarding controlled substances. (correct)

To create a detailed list of approved EMS supplies and controlled substances.

According to the SOG, what is the designated storage location for controlled substances when they are not in use at the Now Arena?

The designated lockable EMS cabinet at Station 24. (correct)

The drug bag shall be secured in the ambulance at Station 24.

The drug bag shall be secured in the arena's first-aid kit.

The drug bag shall be left in the arena.

If an EMS vehicle is taken out of service and not replaced, where should the vehicle's drug bag be secured?

In the station's appropriate designated EMS storage cabinet. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for securing controlled substances on an EMS vehicle?

The vehicle's emergency equipment compartment must be locked. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the SOG, when are controlled substances on EMS vehicles considered secure?

When the vehicle's narcotics vault is locked. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for the policy that the Hoffman Estates Fire Department follows regarding controlled substances?

Northwest Community Hospital - Emergency Medical System. Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended audience for these Standard Operating Guidelines?

The Hoffman Estates Fire Department. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hoffman Estates Fire Department EMS Supplies and Controlled Substance Security

Purpose

The purpose is to comply with NWCH EMS Policy C-6 Controlled Substances on EMS Vehicles

Definitions

Controlled Substance: as defined by NWCH EMS in Policy C-6

Policy

Hoffman Estates Fire Department (HEFD) adheres to the existing controlled substance policy published by Northwest Community Hospital - Emergency Medical System

Procedure

Vehicle Security

Front line/in-service and reserve EMS vehicles (Engines, Squads, Towers, and Ambulances):
- EMS controlled substances are secured in the vehicle's designated narcotics vault at all times
- If the cabinet cannot be locked, vehicle doors shall be locked
- Ambulances doors shall be locked at all times when left unattended

Now Arena Security

Now Arena drug bag:
- Secured in the designated lockable EMS cabinet at Station 24 during times when not in use at the Now Arena

Out of Service Vehicles

If a department EMS vehicle is taken out of service and not replaced by a reserve vehicle:
- The out of service vehicle's drug bag shall be secured in the station's appropriate designated EMS storage cabinet

Equipment and Drug Inventories

Completed in accordance with existing schedules outlined in NWCH EMS and HEFD policies/procedures