Hospital Procedures

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What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?

Determining which hospital to transport parties to

Directing OFD rescue squads to specific hospitals

Placing a guard on felony arrestees requiring hospitalization

Evaluating incidents to decide if OFD rescue squads are needed (correct)

In which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad likely be required according to OPD policy?

Writing reports at the police station

Injuries related to criminal incidents (correct)

Routine patrol duty

Attending a community meeting

Who is responsible for deciding where to transport a sick or injured person to a hospital?

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas

Omaha Police Department (OPD)

OFD rescue squads (correct)

Area hospitals

What division is responsible for dividing the City of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?

Omaha Fire Department (OFD) Signup and view all the answers

When does the OPD place a guard on felony arrestees requiring hospitalization?

Prior to formal booking when appropriate Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT listed as a situation where OFD rescue squads may be required according to OPD policy?

Routine traffic violations Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a suspect in isolation wants to leave the room?

Refuse to let the suspect leave the room for any reason. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the hospital guard in relation to visitors of a suspect in custody?

Fully identify and note all visitors in a Supplementary Report. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hospital guard’s responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?

Search all necessary items before giving them to the suspect. Signup and view all the answers

When can a suspect in custody make or receive phone calls?

Never, for security reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do if a suspect volunteers information about the case?

Report the information in a Supplementary Report. Signup and view all the answers

When are restraints used on a suspect in custody?

When needed to restrict the suspect’s ability to escape. Signup and view all the answers

What information must officers provide when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?

Charges, RB Number, and arresting officer's serial number. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?

Obtain a home and business address for follow-up Signup and view all the answers

When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?

Only with approval from a captain or above Signup and view all the answers

Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?

UPB captain or above Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?

Approval from a sergeant or above Signup and view all the answers

When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?

If there are no other capable individuals present Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?

"Issue a warrant" Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?

"The originating precinct" Signup and view all the answers

"What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?"

"Transporting if another capable individual is present" Signup and view all the answers

"What does NOT happen when an officer comes into contact with a hospitalized subject who has a warrant on file?"

"Forward information to the CHI Health form" Signup and view all the answers

"Under what circumstances can officers request notification of discharge for suspects at hospitals NOT affiliated with CHI Health?"

"Only when treating hospitals approve the request" Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding visitations to the suspect?

The hospital guard must follow the instructions provided by the authorizing captain regarding visitors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the officer acting as the hospital guard when it comes to the suspect's ability to make or receive phone calls?

The suspect is not allowed to make or receive any phone calls. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the officers arriving to replace the hospital guard?

The arriving officers must be briefed by the departing officer on the suspect's condition, charges, escape risk, and any other pertinent information. Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding restraints used on the suspect?

The hospital guard must coordinate with hospital staff to confirm the restraint will not cause additional injury or impede medical treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What must the hospital guard do if the suspect volunteers information related to the case?

The hospital guard must include the information in a Supplementary Report. Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding the suspect's confinement to the room?

The suspect must be confined to the room and cannot leave for any reason. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hospital guard's responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?

The hospital guard must search all necessary items, such as clothing, before the suspect receives them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard if they feel a second officer should be present during a visitation?

The hospital guard must immediately call for a second officer to be present. Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?

Officers must contact the investigating CIB unit's lieutenant for booking instructions, including charges, RB Number, and arresting officer's serial number. Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedures, when can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?

This information is not provided in the given procedures. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which of the following situations would NOT require an Omaha Fire Department (OFD) rescue squad?

A suspect sustains minor injuries during a physical altercation with an officer. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which entity is responsible for determining the appropriate hospital to transport a sick or injured person?

The OFD rescue squad personnel. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?

To evaluate the situation and determine if an OFD rescue squad is required. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the policy, in which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad MOST LIKELY be required?

A suspect experiences a severe allergic reaction and requires immediate medical attention. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which statement is TRUE regarding the division of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?

The policy does not specify which entity is responsible for dividing the city into EMS catchment areas. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the policy, which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the transportation of sick or injured persons to hospitals?

OPD officers are required to transport all sick or injured persons to the nearest hospital, regardless of the EMS catchment area. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?

To transport persons suffering from minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses to a hospital within the appropriate EMS catchment area. Signup and view all the answers

When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?

Only when the person has no other person present who is capable of making arrangements to transport them. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?

The UPB captain of the precinct where the incident originated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?

Officers must obtain the subject's home and business addresses and any other information to assist in locating them upon release, document this in a report, and forward it to the Fugitive Squad. Signup and view all the answers

Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?

A UPB captain or above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?

Officers must receive approval from the UPB on-duty field lieutenant or a CIB sergeant or above. Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?

Officers should issue a warrant for the suspect's arrest if they are unable to issue citation(s) prior to hospitalization. Signup and view all the answers

When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?

Officers can place a hospital guard on a misdemeanor arrestee only under extreme conditions and with the approval of a captain or above. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?

Transporting the person to a hospital if they have another person present who can make arrangements for their transport. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?

In which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad likely be required according to OPD policy?

Who is responsible for deciding where to transport a sick or injured person to a hospital?

What division is responsible for dividing the City of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?

When does the OPD place a guard on felony arrestees requiring hospitalization?

What is NOT listed as a situation where OFD rescue squads may be required according to OPD policy?

What should officers do if a suspect in isolation wants to leave the room?

What is the primary role of the hospital guard in relation to visitors of a suspect in custody?

What is the hospital guard’s responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?

When can a suspect in custody make or receive phone calls?

What must officers do if a suspect volunteers information about the case?

When are restraints used on a suspect in custody?

What information must officers provide when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?

What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?

When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?

Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?

What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?

When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?

What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?

Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?

"What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?"

"What does NOT happen when an officer comes into contact with a hospitalized subject who has a warrant on file?"

"Under what circumstances can officers request notification of discharge for suspects at hospitals NOT affiliated with CHI Health?"

According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding visitations to the suspect?

What is the primary role of the officer acting as the hospital guard when it comes to the suspect's ability to make or receive phone calls?

What is the primary responsibility of the officers arriving to replace the hospital guard?

According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding restraints used on the suspect?

What must the hospital guard do if the suspect volunteers information related to the case?

According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding the suspect's confinement to the room?

What is the hospital guard's responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?

What is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard if they feel a second officer should be present during a visitation?

What must officers do when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?

According to the procedures, when can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?

According to the policy, which of the following situations would NOT require an Omaha Fire Department (OFD) rescue squad?

According to the policy, which entity is responsible for determining the appropriate hospital to transport a sick or injured person?

According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?

Based on the policy, in which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad MOST LIKELY be required?

According to the policy, which statement is TRUE regarding the division of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?

Based on the policy, which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the transportation of sick or injured persons to hospitals?

What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?

When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?

Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?

What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?

Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?

What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?

What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?

When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?

What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?

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