Safety Policies
In addition to weather rules, the team should have policies dictating the safe conduct of transports based on the medical needs of the patient coupled with the safety of the patient and the team members.
These policies should, for example, address if and when a ground ambulance can use lights and sirens to circumvent certain traffic regulations. In most cases, this practice is unnecessary, because a potential few minutes saved does not justify the substantial risk of an emergency response. However, when the team lacks a clear policy regarding issues such as the use of lights and sirens and adherence to traffic regulations, the driver is free to use his or her judgment with potentially disastrous results. Other examples of necessary guidelines include the following: optimal use of restraints for both the patient and crew members and circumstances under which it is acceptable for a crew member to become unrestrained to care for the patient, standard precautions, use of hands-free communication technology by the driver or pilot, and transport of family members. There should be specific rules concerning team members who are impaired by drugs, alcohol, exhaustion, illness, or injury. All team members should be oriented to and understand the rules. Furthermore, personnel employed by contracted vehicle vendors must adhere to the transport team's safety policies unless those of the vendor company are more stringent.
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