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infectious product should be thoroughly cleaned so that all visible material is removed <br /> prior to disinfection. Such surfaces should be cleaned with a hot soapy water solution or <br /> commercial cleaner. <br /> 3. Employees are to wear gloves for hand protection during this process and at anytime such <br /> solution s are sprayed, facemask should be donned. <br /> 4. The doors to the vehicle should remain open until the product is dried to ensure proper <br /> ventilation. <br /> 5. Once the surface has dried and is determined to be free from gross decontamination, it <br /> should be disinfected according to the non-gross contaminated procedure. <br /> E/F-4-Vehicle Maintenance <br /> North State Medical Transport personnel will be required to perform basic maintenance and <br /> evaluation daily on their assigned response vehicle. <br /> For specific duties employees should follow the North State Medical Transport daily check off <br /> sheet. <br /> 1. The following is a list of tasks that should be completed as early into every shift as <br /> possible. <br /> A. Check oil level <br /> B. Check coolant level <br /> C. Check windshield washer solution <br /> D. Check tires for sufficient pressure and for wear <br /> E. Check all vehicle and emergency lighting <br /> F. Check all vehicle and emergency audible warning devices <br /> G. Check all seatbelts to ensure they are operating properly <br /> H. Check vehicle integrity for safety issues (broken windshields,mirrors, improperly <br /> functioning doors, damaged steps, etc) <br /> 2. Should any deficiencies be noted they should be reported through E-Pro to a member of <br /> management in order to maintain safe working conditions. <br /> 3. All mechanical defects and deficiencies should be noted in E-Pro online vehicle <br /> maintenance database as soon as they are identified. <br /> 4. At no time should a North State Medical Transport vehicle with a known deficiency, that <br /> impacts crew safety or medical operations, remain in service as a response unit. <br /> 5. Richard Hardin will maintain scheduled maintenance on North State Medical Transport <br /> vehicles. <br /> 6. Personnel should weeldy check mileage to identify service periods. If the vehicle has <br /> exceeded or is approaching the mileage limit, they should notify their district supervisor <br /> or Richard Hardin to schedule servicing. <br /> 7. North State Medical Transport personnel are prohibited from performing any <br /> maintenance on vital functions of the ambulances for which they have not been trained <br /> and approved by administration to complete. <br /> 8. Whenever a vehicle is removed from service for a mechanical problem, it is essential that <br /> 90 <br />