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What is the age limit for infants that can be accepted under the policy?
What is the age limit for infants that can be accepted under the policy?
- 20 days old
- 25 days old
- 30 days old (correct)
- 35 days old
What is the responsibility of the EMS agency regarding the surrendered infants?
What is the responsibility of the EMS agency regarding the surrendered infants?
- To notify the media
- To assess the infant's medical condition
- To provide additional notifications to appropriate supervisors
- To protect the surrendered infants (correct)
What is the first step of the process for surrendering an infant under the policy?
What is the first step of the process for surrendering an infant under the policy?
- Notify local law enforcement
- Notify Child Protective Services
- Safely deliver the infant to an EMS agency (correct)
- Notify Emergency Dispatch Center
Who must be notified by the receiving providers after assessing the infant's medical condition?
Who must be notified by the receiving providers after assessing the infant's medical condition?
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Which state's codes is the policy in accordance with?
Which state's codes is the policy in accordance with?
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Study Notes
- Policy establishes guidelines for accepting surrendered infants under 30 days old
- Infants must be safely delivered to an EMS agency with qualified providers
- EMS providers must assess infant's medical condition and address any needs
- Receiving providers must notify local law enforcement and Child Protective Services
- Additional notifications include notifying Emergency Dispatch Center and appropriate supervisors
- Public Information Officer may provide limited information to the media
- Policy is in accordance with Virginia state codes
- EMS agency is responsible for protecting surrendered infants
- Surrendered infants are treated confidentially
- Policy applies to Chesapeake Fire Department facilities with qualified EMS providers.
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