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FCMT SOP & EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK <br /> • Prophylactic treatment: If appropriate, prophylactic treatment will be initiated at the direction <br /> the emergency room physician, FCMT Medical Director and/or Infectious Disease Specialist. If <br /> needed the FCMT Medical Director or designated staff will coordinate counseling and follow-up <br /> appointments. <br /> BLS Medication Kit <br /> All approved BLS medications shall be kept in a FCMT BLS Medication portable kit case and stored in a <br /> controlled climate office at the end of every shift day. During operation hours,the medication kit will be <br /> stored in the ambulance with a "Medication Content and Replacement log" for each EMT to complete if <br /> opened or used as prescribed. All personnel must initial and date medications after opening. <br /> Vehicle Breakdown <br /> If your vehicle breaks down for any cause,you shall call our office immediately and another vehicle will <br /> be dispatched to pick up the patient(s). While this is happening, the patient(s) SHALL NOT be left alone. <br /> Vehicle Driving and Conduct <br /> 1. Drivers shall operate their vehicles with due regard at all times and not place themselves, their <br /> partners or the patient in any immediate danger of risk of injury. <br /> 2. Drivers shall adhere to all local, state and federal laws and regulations governing the operation <br /> of a vehicle. <br /> 3. Drivers shall not utilize lights, sirens or any other device that can be construed as an emergency <br /> device unless the situation warrants. <br /> 4. Drivers shall refer to the Company Policy and Procedures for guidelines regarding an accident. <br /> 5. In an emergency situation requiring lights and sirens, ambulance drivers are required to operate <br /> the ambulance with due regard to all applicable laws. <br /> 6. Drivers shall not text while operating any vehicle <br /> 7. Drivers must have access to cell phone communication during operation of all company vehicles <br /> and during work shift hours (see Communication/Information Systems standards) <br /> 8. Drivers shall carry official training certification cards and driver's license at all times while on- <br /> duty and during work hours. <br /> 9. Drivers can only wear patches, which indicate the certifications you have obtained. <br /> Parking and Backing of Ambulances <br /> General rules for drivers and spotters: <br /> 1. A backer/spotter shall be used at all times when no patient is being transported. NO <br /> EXCEPECTIONS! <br /> 2. Never be in a rush when backing or parking! <br /> 3. Do not start to back or park when unsure of the area. <br /> 4. Do not put the ambulance into reverse gear until it has come to a complete stop. <br /> Page 10 of 15 <br />