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Agenda

Background & Context
Emergency Medical Protocols
Comfort & Stabilize Considerations

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Background & Context

Medical intervention is necessary to support the DRT in conducting field operations.

PVC-DRT Priorities:

Emotional Safety – Our organizational structure provides confidence that we can proceed with our work, knowing that we are equipped and trained to address challenges safely and competently.
Physical Safety – We have established guidelines, training, and equipment that enable the DRT to address needs in the field and, in the event of a medical emergency, to provide stabilizing and supportive care until professional first responders arrive.
Spiritual Safety – We have a trained Crisis Care Cadre to nurture the needs of the DRT and those we serve.

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Emergency Medical Protocols

Appendix 21-Medical Emergencies in the PVC-DRT Handbook details the protocol in the event the DRT encounters a medical emergency.

Scenario. Anyone exhibiting an altered level of consciousness, chest pains, shortness of breath, deformities, a significant fall, head injury, or excessive bleeding that cannot be controlled with a small bandage.

Call 911! Leadership (Operations Group Leader or Incident Commander) or any individual observing any of these symptoms…call 911 immediately
Comfort & Stabilize.

The onsite DRT Group Leader will assume command of the incident.
A patient care lead and one assistant will establish contact with the patient and maintain the relationship, providing care until the arrival of 911. The medical provider’s certifications DO NOT SUPERCEEDE THE GROUP LEADER’s COMMAND AUTHORITY.
The remaining team members shall assist “as requested” by the Group Leader.

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Stabilize & Comfort Considerations�While Awaiting 911 Response Arrival

Group Leader:

Stay Calm!
The Group Leader identified in the Incident Action Plan shall assume command and make initial assignments to establish and maintain an orderly flow of care.
The Group Leader shall ensure scene safety by identifying the threat/cause before moving toward the patient (electrical injury, anaphylaxis due to a venomous strike, etc.)
Assign the patient care team of a lead provider with an assistant.
Assign and coordinate all activities related to the support of patient care.
When possible, communicate with the Incident Commander.

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Care Providers:

The patient care providers should provide interventions as needed within their scope of training.
Coordinate patient care needs with the Group Leader. For example, witness observations and/or family medical history.
Maintain patient privacy as much as possible by minimizing curious, willing providers.

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DRT Support Members:

Resist the temptation to crowd the area. Each member will have their assigned lane.
Outside Crew:

Clear a path for 911. Ensure easy access to the patient on the exterior by moving vehicles out of the driveway and obstructions, such as disaster debris, toys, etc., from the driveway entrance to the front door.

Inside Crew:

Provide a clear path to the patient. Medical personnel will need a wide area to work in and to package the patient for transport. This may require moving furniture..

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Questions?

drt@parkvalleychurch.com