507 - Transporting Deceased Patients
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507 - Transporting Deceased Patients

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What is the responsibility of EMS members when a victim is determined deceased?

  • Transport the body to the morgue
  • Notify the police and Emergency Communications Center (correct)
  • Complete a post-hospital patient care report
  • Cover the body immediately
  • Under what license is the Chesapeake Fire Department operating as an agency?

  • Basic Life Support
  • Intermediate Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support (correct)
  • Critical Life Support
  • What should EMS members do before leaving the scene of a deceased patient?

  • Transport the body to the morgue
  • Cover the body with a sheet
  • Remain on the scene until the police officer arrives (correct)
  • Provide medical assistance to family members
  • Study Notes

    • Chesapeake Fire Department policy on transporting deceased patients
    • Identifies circumstances and required documents for EMS members
    • Department is licensed as an Advanced Life Support Agency
    • Members are not authorized to transport or remove dead human bodies
    • If victim is determined deceased, notify Emergency Communications Center and police
    • Complete pre-hospital patient care report
    • Ensure dignity of the deceased
    • Do not cover body without permission of police officer in charge of death investigation
    • Remain on scene until police officer arrives and assumes responsibility of the body
    • Provide emotional support to family members on scene.

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    Test your knowledge on the Chesapeake Fire Department's policy regarding transporting deceased patients. This quiz covers the circumstances and required documents for EMS members, the department's license as an Advanced Life Support Agency, and guidelines for ensuring the dignity of the deceased. Keywords: Chesapeake Fire Department, EMS, deceased patients, Advanced Life Support, pre-hospital patient care report, police investigation, emotional support.

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