Transport Team Training and Program Orientation
The goal of transport team training is to develop a program that ensures that members will have the combined expertise to assess effectively and manage actual and potential problems, in addition to demonstrating their ability to plan, implement, and evaluate ongoing stabilization and interventions durญing transport.
The depth and scope of an individual orientation program regarding initial interhospital or return transport and scene and prehospiญtal response when applicable is determined based on job descriptions and specific transport responsibilities. An orientation period should include a training format such as outlined below. During this time, the trainee should participate in transport under the supervision of an experienced team memญber. This period should end when the training program director and the trainee are confident of the trainee's abilities. Formal evaluation regarding newly acquired and expected skills should be a standard part of the transport curriculum and provider assessment process.Departmental Overview
Department orientation plan and objectives
Scope of service
Mission and goals and objectives
Department structure
Patient flow and workflow
Related departments
Tour of facilities
Department quality improvement activities
Job Responsibilities
Work content description and responsibilities
Performance standards and skills checklist
Reporting and working relationships
Patient and family relationships
Customer service
Information management
Safety Responsibilities
Incident reporting
Infection control
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines
Latex precautions
Material Safety Data Sheets
Safety guidelines
Utilities management
Waste disposal
Disaster plan
Patient safety awareness
Departmental Policies and Procedures
Dress code
Identification badge
Locker assignments
Work schedules
Attendance and punctuality
Vacation and holiday requests
Policy and procedure manuals
Disciplinary process
Department meetings
Education in-service offerings
Competency review
Quality management review
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