Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines PDF

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: ADMINISTRATIVE – 032 January 1, 2022 NIMS COMPLIANT SOG Title: Paramedi...

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: ADMINISTRATIVE – 032 January 1, 2022 NIMS COMPLIANT SOG Title: Paramedic System Entry Revision: 3 APPROVED BY: NUMBER OF PAGES: Re-evaluation Date: Alan Wax January 1, 2024 Fire Chief 2 PURPOSE To define the steps required to gain full NWC EMSS ALS privileges for the Paramedic from another EMS System, from outside of Illinois, or former NWC EMSS System Members who left in good standing. POLICY Paramedics holding a valid, current paramedic license from another EMS system, including both Illinois licenses and those from another state, will complete the System entry per Northwest Community Hospital EMS Policy E-3. When the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic (PFF/PM) is granted system privileges (generally granted after passing the written portions or exams) they will complete a minimum of (10) full duty days assigned to an ambulance. The (PFF/PM) will be assigned a preceptor approved by the EMS Officer. The ride time will include ambulance orientation, training on our 12-lead ECG, map book and area familiarization, and an “in field” evaluation of paramedic skills. The ride time may be extended at the discretion of either the preceptor or the EMS officer. PROCEDURE 1. Hoffman Estates EMS Officer or his designee will submit to NWC EMSS office the completed “System Entry Authorization Form”. 2. The PFF/PM will contact the NWC EMSS office secretary to open a file. 3. The PFF/PM will complete the SOP and Policy Manual Self-assessments. 4. The PFF/PM, will upon completion of Step Three, complete the NWC EMSS written test, consisting of five modules. 5. The PFF/PM, will upon completion of Step Four, will be granted temporary ALS privileges. 6. Upon being granted temporary ALS privileges, the PFF/PM will complete the NWC EMSS skills labs. This portion will run concurrent with the Hoffman Estates EMS Field Team Leader program. 1  7. Upon receiving NWC EMSS temporary ALS Privileges the PFF/PM will complete the Hoffman Estates EMS Field Team Leader program. During this phase of training the PFF/PM shall: a. Serve as the Team Leader on a minimum of 15 runs (10 ALS) and demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relative to the role of an entry level paramedic in the NWC EMSS; b. Perform patient assessments on 5 ALS calls with varying natures of complaint (cardiac, medical, trauma, respiratory); c. Perform system-approved ALS interventions demonstrating technical proficiency necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS; d. Correctly apply the ECG leads and interpret rhythm and/or acute changes on a 12 lead ECG for 5 live patients of various age groups; e. Document each submitted run on the currently used electronic patient care report in accordance with principles of medical documentation, attach ECG strips as appropriate, and a run critique form completed by his/her preceptor; f. Accurately call in the patient report on 15 (10 ALS) runs using the appropriate communication methods and technology including the notification of a cardiac, stroke, and/or trauma alert as applicable; g. Participate in or simulate the following scenario: critical Level 1 trauma patient, physician on scene giving inappropriate orders, minor refusing transport, dying patient with a DNR order, domestic violence victim, and significant exposure to a patient’s blood through a needle stick; h. Demonstrate behavior consistent with System and Hoffman Estates Fire Department expectations of an entry-level paramedic in the NWC EMSS. 8. Upon completion of step 7, A-H, there will be a meeting involving the Battalion Chief-Training/Safety, EMS Officer, Paramedic Preceptor(s), and the PFF/PM to review the progress. This meeting will determine if the Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic has successfully met all the requirements as determined by the NWC EMSS or if further training is deemed necessary. DEFINITIONS EXCEPTIONS REFERENCES Northwest Community Hospital EMS Policy E-3 Northwest Community Hospital EMS Paramedic Student Field Internship Progress Resort S14 End of Document 2