Hazardous Materials - Revision history

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	**After acknowledgement of a HAZMAT ALERT the Communications Center will:		**After acknowledgement of a HAZMAT ALERT the Communications Center will:
	***Dispatch the closest available Hazmat Team to the incident.		***Dispatch the closest available Hazmat Team to the incident.
	***Provide a “heads up” notification to the receiving facility by phone ~~and also initiate a Hazmat Alert to the affected facility via EM System through Medcom~~.		***Provide a “heads up” notification to the receiving facility of the HazMat alert by phone.
	***Notify the Regional Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) and advise them of the offending chemical, number of patients, and what facilitiy(ies)will be receiving the patient(s).		***Notify the Regional Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) and advise them of the offending chemical, number of patients, and what facilitiy(ies)will be receiving the patient(s).
	***If requested by the ED the Communications Center can place the receiving facility on Status Black until it is determined to be safe to resume normal EMS transports.		***If requested by the ED the Communications Center can place the receiving facility on Status Black until it is determined to be safe to resume normal EMS transports.

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 * Advise Initial Receiving Facility of situation as soon as possible to facilitate early hospital preparations.
 * [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care|INITIAL MEDICAL]] or [[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care|TRAUMA CARE]] (2.01/2.02). Follow appropriate Practice Parameters for specific cases.
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	* [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL]] or [[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care\|TRAUMA CARE]] (2.01/2.02). Follow appropriate Practice Parameters for specific cases.		* [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL]] or [[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care\|TRAUMA CARE]] (2.01/2.02). Follow appropriate Practice Parameters for specific cases.

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Section 5 -MEDICAL

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	* Advise Initial Receiving Facility of situation as soon as possible to facilitate early hospital preparations.		* Advise Initial Receiving Facility of situation as soon as possible to facilitate early hospital preparations.
	* [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL]] or [[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care\|TRAUMA CARE]] (2.01/2.02). Follow appropriate Practice Parameters for specific cases.		* [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL]] or [[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care\|TRAUMA CARE]] (2.01/2.02). Follow appropriate Practice Parameters for specific cases.

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Created page with "==Section 5 -MEDICAL== ===5.08 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS=== * It is imperative that the '''SAFETY''' of the civilian and emergency personnel be maintained while dealing with Hazar..."

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==Section 5 -MEDICAL==
===5.08 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS===

* It is imperative that the '''SAFETY''' of the civilian and emergency personnel be maintained while dealing with Hazardous Materials.
* '''PROTECT YOURSELF!''' Do not attempt to treat or remove the patient from exposure without appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Request response of Specialty Units / Haz-Mat Team.
* Maintain safe zone and assess scene from appropriate distance.
* Request information from Haz-Mat Incident Commander as to safety of approaching victims.
* After obtaining clearance from Haz-Mat Team and / or after the patient is decontaminated:
**While wearing heavy rubber gloves or two pair of regular exam gloves, remove ALL patient's clothing and place all materials, including the gloves, in a red biohazard bag.
**Irrigate patient with water.
* Advise Initial Receiving Facility of situation as soon as possible to facilitate early hospital preparations.
* [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care|INITIAL MEDICAL]] or [[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care|TRAUMA CARE]] (2.01/2.02). Follow appropriate Practice Parameters for specific cases.