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Operational scope, training outline, and documentation standards

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1) Mission & Scope

• Provide BLS care within LVFR jurisdiction.
• Operate under San Andreas EMS protocols and confidentiality rules.
• Maintain readiness, professionalism, and accurate documentation.

2) Response Protocol

• Acknowledge dispatch within 60 seconds. Use Code 1–3 per nature.
• Confirm unit, crew size, capabilities, and ETA on radio.
• Wear PPE. Use BSI. Stage if scene is unsafe.

3) On-Scene Operations

• Primary assessment: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, disability, exposure.
• Interventions in EMT scope: O2, bleeding control, splinting, bandaging, CPR/AED, naloxone (per protocol), epinephrine auto-injector assist, MDI assist.
• Reassess vitals every 5–10 min as condition dictates.

4) Transport & Transfer

• Safe lifting, packaging, loading. Secure patient and equipment.
• En-route monitoring and updates to receiving facility if required.
• Verbal and written handoff on arrival; confirm acceptance.

5) Documentation

• Complete ePCR / forum PCR: date/time, location, chief complaint (OPQRST), SAMPLE, vitals, interventions, response.
• Attach device times (AED shocks, meds) and signatures if applicable.
• File incident number in station log and training tracker if used for skills credit.

6) Training Handbook Outline

• Foundations & Ethics • Communications & Radio
• Airway & Ventilation • O2 Delivery • Suction
• Medical: Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro, Endocrine, Toxicology
• Trauma: Bleeding, Burns, Musculoskeletal, Spinal precautions
• Operations: Ambulance safety, MCI intro, HazMat awareness

7) Evaluation

• Module quizzes; final written exam; scenario stations.
• Skills: patient assessment, CPR/AED, bleeding control, splinting, O2 setup.