7.09.03 Corporate – Emergency Medical Procedures

All building occupants will have access to Emergency Medical Services 24 hours a day.

Procedure:

The Franklin Township Fire Department will provide emergency medical care for all individuals and staff:

• When a medical emergency exists, i.e., cessation of breathing, or if an individual is unresponsive:
  • Call 911
  • Provide the Dispatcher with the following information:
    • Name
    • Type of emergency
    • Address
    • Specific location
  • Contact the nurse on duty via cell phone.  Employees should initiate appropriate first aid measures commensurate with their level of training.

• When EMS arrives, provide them with the following information:
  • Necessary reports/information from Brittco/BSTN/Blue medication Kardex
  • The condition and time at which the individual was found to have medical problems
  • Vital signs, if taken
  • The activity the individual was involved in before the medical emergency
  • Other information as requested

• If the person is to be transported to the hospital:
  • The nurse on duty will notify Risk Management, complete an incident report, and inform the guardian (if applicable) immediately.
  • Staff on duty will complete the necessary paperwork
  • If needed, a staff person will accompany the person to the hospital
  • Staff on duty will notify the Medical Services Coordinator, QIDP, Residential Systems Director, Franklin County Case Management, Social Worker, Chaplain, and Guardian when appropriate.

• If the person is transported to the hospital, the staff on duty will contact:
  • The person’s emergency contact (if known)
  • Executive Director
  • QIDP/Program Coordinator (if person is an individual in our care)
  • Medical Services Coordinator

• In the event of the death of an individual:
  • Call 9-1-1
  • Provide the dispatcher with the following information
    • Name
    • Type of emergency
    • Address
    • Specific location
  • Contact the nurse on duty
  • EMS will notify the Franklin Township Police Department
  • The Medical Services Coordinator and Shift Nurse will contact the Medical Director, Executive Director, Services Director, Franklin County Case Management, Social Worker, Chaplain, and guardian when appropriate.
  • The Franklin Township Police Department will determine when the body can be removed and will make transportation arrangements.

• Autopsy:
  • An autopsy may be requested by a family member, legal guardian, Medical Director, or, in the event of a death due to unnatural causes, by the Franklin County Coroner
  • When the individual expires at a hospital, the autopsy will be performed by a physician who has no conflict of interest or loyalty to Open Door
  • When an individual expires at Open Door and an autopsy has been requested by family, guardian, or legal authorities, it will be performed by the Franklin County Coroner’s office.

Signed by:

Rebecca Sharp Porter
Chief Executive Director

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