2. RPI AMBULANCE New Member Orientation Last Updated by M. O’Donnell, 8/2012

3. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Service: Volunteer, Student Run Level of Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) Office: 92 College Avenue Garage: Behind the Armory Call Volume: ~150 per year Service Period: In service 24/7 during the Fall and Spring Semesters Primary Coverage Area: RPI Troy campus Secondary Coverage Area: Troy, Brunswick, North Greenbush, etc. Special Events: Hockey, Football, Commencement, etc. Agency Information Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation2

4. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Formed in 1976 as Rensselaer Rescue, first aid club First ambulance acquired in 1983, RPI Ambulance Agency History Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation3

5. Introduction to RPI Ambulance No experience necessary! Desire to learn new things! Ability to lift things up and put them down! Ok with a little blood! Anyone Can Join Us! Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation4 I WANT YOU FOR RPI AMBULANCE

6. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Emergency Medical Services for the RPI Campus, 911 calls on the campus No billing for ambulance services First Aid and CPR Classes to the Campus Special event medical coverage What We Do Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation5

7. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Provide First Aid Coverage at Events: –Hockey –Commencement –Concerts Special Event Operations Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation6 Locations: –Houston Field House –Eastern Campus Athletic Village –Elsewhere on campus

8. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Movie Nights Thanksgiving Dinner Laser Tag Cookouts Fun Stuff Too Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation7

9. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Civil Side –President –Vice President Line Side –Captain –1 st Lieutenant –2 nd Lieutenant Officer Board Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation8

10. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Duty Supervisor Crew Chief Driver Attendant Observer Crew Positions Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation9

11. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Vehicles Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation10 Ambulance 5939 –2006 Ford Type II Van Ambulance First Response 59 –2002 Subaru Forester –Placed into service May 2012

12. Introduction to RPI Ambulance 92 College Ave, across from Parking Garage Crew quarters Training + storage space The Office! Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation11 Place to hang out, do homework Laundry machines in the basement Kitchen, living room, bedrooms, office Near Moe’s and Pizza Bella (Big Apple Pizza)

13. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Sign up on the website for: –Night Crew –Special Events (Hockey, Football, etc.) –Training Drills, Meetings, Social Events, etc. Signing up: –Go to http://ambulance.union.rpi.edu click “Members” and log inhttp://ambulance.union.rpi.edu –Go to the Night Crews or Games and Events schedule, and click “Sign up” –Please remember that you are signed up and are making a commitment –You may take yourself off by clicking the ‘X’ up to 48 hours in advance Scheduling Website Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation12

14. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Sign Up on the website Arrive by 6PM at The Office (92 College Ave) No prior experience necessary, you are there to “observe” and train Your First Night Crew!! Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation13 You can sleep and do homework Eat dinner before hand or free to bring food/ grab pizza or Moe’s Can go to meetings, other classes, Any questions, ask your Crew Chief!

15. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Wear clean appropriate clothes –Black pants or jeans –Close toed shoes, preferably no mesh –Uniform shirt will be provided Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance –You represent RPI Ambulance and RPI. Uniform and Appearance Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation14

16. Introduction to RPI Ambulance Standard Operating Procedures –Agency Document, rules and procedures for running the agency RPIA Constitution –Student Union Document, defines the organization New York State Department of Health –Part 800, Minimum Requirements for an Ambulance –Part 18, Requirements for large events Documents can be found online at www.ambulance.union.rpi.eduwww.ambulance.union.rpi.edu Rules and Regulations Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation15

17. RPI Ambulance And The Law While working on the ambulance you will be exposed to confidential patient medical information –DO NOT SHARE PATIENT INFORMATION WITH ANYONE –Confidential medical information is on a NEED TO KNOW basis Doctors, nurses, paramedics caring for the patient NOT your friends, roommates, other ambulance members HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) When in doubt, ask your crew chief. Do not share information! Patient Confidentiality Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation16

18. Safety Crew safety is the primary concern during all operations. You can not help the patient, if something happens to you. Examples of unsafe scenes: –Substance abusers –Assaults, weapons on scene –Hazmat incidents –Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) –Emotionally disturbed persons, attempted suicide. –Fires, collapses, animal bites, CO poisoning. Do not enter a scene that is not safe. Wait for fire, rescue or law enforcement personnel to secure the scene. Scene Safety Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation17

19. Safety If its wet and sticky and not yours, don’t touch it. If you have to, wear gloves! Gloves are worn during every patient contact. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes: –N95 respirator masks –Goggles –Gowns The best way to prevent infection is to wash your hands! If you come into contact with someone else’s bodily fluids, tell the crew chief! Infection Control Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation18

20. Radio Communications RPIA VHF Radios –Receive dispatches –Tactical communications –Hospital Radio Reports 800 MHz Radio System –Big Expensive Radio –Talk to Rensselaer County Dispatchers –Fire Departments, Ambulances in the County Crew Chief and Driver handle these radios RPIA Radio Systems Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation19

21. Radio Communications Example: “ RPI Ambulance. Delta determinant EMS call for a seizure, RPI Crockett Hall, 72 Griswold Road. Cross streets are Sage Ave and Bouton Road.” The Dispatch Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation20 Dispatched on Priority System –Alpha (Non- Emergency) –Bravo (Emergency) –Charlie (Potentially Life Threatening) –Delta (Active Life Threat) –Echo (Unknown Life Status) Allocate resources by severity

22. Questions? Updated 08/2012RPI Ambulance Orientation21 RPI Ambulance New Member Orientation