202.08 Rehabilitation Sector
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What is the primary responsibility of the Rehab Sector Officer and/or Command?

  • To assign rehab sector boundaries
  • To provide medical treatment to crew members
  • To determine resources for the rehab sector (correct)
  • To collect passports from crews

    • What is the role of the Rehab Sector in terms of Accountability?

  • To provide medical treatment to crew members
  • To track pulse rates of crew members
  • To continue accountability and assign a member to collect passports from crews (correct)
  • To assign rehab sector boundaries

    • What is the purpose of the Rehabilitation Sector?

  • To assess and monitor personnel's vital signs and provide treatment as needed (correct)
  • To provide a place for personnel to rest
  • To provide food and water to personnel
  • To provide medical treatment to personnel

    • What is the primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Sector?

    <p>To prevent the risk of injury from extended field operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Designated Sector Officer in the Rehab Sector?

    <p>To manage the Rehab Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a Rehab Truck dispatched?

    <p>Only when heat stress advisory is in effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to personnel assigned to the Rehab Sector?

    <p>They are cleared by the Rehab Sector Officer and reassigned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding the Rehab Sector?

    <p>To make an early determination of incidents requiring Rehab Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What services are provided in the Rehab Sector?

    <p>Assessment of vital signs, revitalization, medical evaluation, and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept used to establish and manage the Rehab Sector?

    <p>Rehab Team concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when multiple Rehab Sectors are established?

    <p>Each sector assumes a geographic designation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rehabilitation Sector Policy

    • The Phoenix Fire Department's policy is to prevent injuries resulting from extended field operations under adverse conditions.
    • No member will be permitted to continue emergency operations beyond safe levels of physical or mental exertion.

    Rehabilitation Sector Procedure

    • The Rehabilitation Sector (radio designation REHAB) is used to evaluate and assist personnel suffering from the effects of sustained physical or mental exertion during emergency operations.
    • The sector provides a specific area for personnel to assemble and receive:
    • Assessment of vital signs
    • Revitalization (rest, hydration, refreshments, and temperature regulation)
    • Medical evaluation and treatment of injuries, if needed
    • Transportation for those requiring treatment at medical facilities
    • Reassignment as needed

    Rehabilitation Sector Team

    • A Rehab Team concept will be used to establish and manage the Rehab Sector.
    • The team consists of:
    • Rehab Truck
    • Utility Truck
    • Rescue
    • ALS Company
    • Designated Sector Officer
    • C959, as needed
    • Health Center officer, as needed

    Incident Commander Responsibilities

    • The Incident Commander makes an early determination of incidents requiring Rehab Sector.
    • The commander determines the need for multiple Rehab Sectors, and each sector assumes a geographic designation consistent with the location at the incident site.

    Rehabilitation Sector Location and Boundaries

    • The Rehab Sector is located in a functional location for crew access.
    • City buses may be called to the incident scene to provide cooling or shelter.
    • The sector has a defined boundary with only one entry point.
    • The sector is divided into four functions: Assessment, Hydration and Replenishment, Medical Treatment and Transport, and Documentation.

    Function A: Assessment

    • The initial entry point and assessment area where members remove their Personal Protective Equipment prior to entry.
    • Rehab Sector Officer assigns a member to collect passports from crews and take a pulse rate on all crew members.
    • The purpose of this area is to identify members who may be in need of more attention than just a recovery period.

    Function B: Hydration and Replenishment

    • Rehab personnel provide supplemental cooling devices, fluid and electrolyte replacement, and nourishment.
    • Members rest and rehydrate with their crew members and are re-evaluated for pulse rate after 20 minutes.

    Function C: Medical Treatment and Transport

    • ALS crews and Rescue manage this function.
    • Members receive evaluation and treatment for overexertion and injuries.
    • Crews follow standard ALS Protocol and advise the Rehab Sector Officer of the need for medical treatment and/or transportation requirements of personnel due to physical condition.

    Function D: Documentation

    • Time-in and time-out for members/crews entering or leaving the rehabilitation area are tracked with vitals.
    • Any member requiring further evaluation beyond 20 minutes is documented on an EMS patient care report.
    • Where emergency medical care is provided, an EMS Patient Care Report is generated and a copy is placed in the member's employee health record.

    Function E: Reassignment

    • The Health Center staff officer may be available in this section.
    • This section determines a crew's readiness for reassignment.
    • Diligent efforts and face-to-face communication with the Rehab Sector Officer are required.
    • Rehab crews advise the Rehab Sector Officer of all companies' status for reassignment and crews that are running short or without a company officer.

    Vital Signs and Assessment Standards for REHAB

    • ALS crew in Function C pay close attention to members' physical observations, including:
    • Chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness, nausea, or headache
    • General complaints such as cramps, aches, and pains, rate of perceived exertion
    • Symptoms of heat or cold-related stress
    • Changes in gait, speech, or behavior
    • Alertness and orientation to person, place, and time
    • Skin color
    • Obvious injuries

    Reassignment Criteria

    • Members must meet the following criteria to be reassigned:
    • Heart rate below 100 bpm with no irregular beats
    • Systolic BP below 160
    • Diastolic BP below 100
    • Respiratory rate between 12-20 per minute
    • No abnormal neurological findings
    • No complaints

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    This quiz covers the Standard Operating Procedures for the Rehabilitation Sector of the Phoenix Fire Department, focusing on preventing injury and ensuring safe operations.

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