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SOUTH ORANGE RESCUE SQUAD,INC. <br /> North Carolina <br /> Standard Operations Manual <br /> Subject: Ambulance Checkout and Cleaning SOM No.: EMS-004 <br /> Effective Date: June 14,2007 <br /> Revision Date: Authorization Signature: <br /> 1. PURPOSE <br /> 1.1. To ensure that all ambulances are clean,stocked and in a state of readiness to respond at all times. <br /> 2. OSHA REQUIREMENTS <br /> 2.1. N/A <br /> 3. CERTIFICATIONS <br /> 3.1. N/A <br /> 4. POLICY <br /> 4.1. It is the policy of SORS that all ambulances shall be maintained in a state of readiness at all <br /> times. <br /> 4.2. It is the responsibility of each ambulance crew to ensure that all ambulances have the proper <br /> equipment and supplies on board,that they are cleaned inside and out,and that any re-stocking of <br /> supplies occurs at the beginning and end of each shift. <br /> 5. PROCEDURE <br /> 5.1. Ambulance Checkout <br /> 5.1.1. The crew shall check out the ambulance in accordance with the SORS ambulance check <br /> sheet. <br /> 5.1.2. The online ambulance shall be checked out at the beginning of each shift and before any <br /> other duties or functions are performed. The only exception to this is with the SORS <br /> Supervisor's or superior officer's approval. <br /> 5.1.3.Upon completion,the check sheet shall be placed in its appropriate folder located on the <br /> EMS Operations Door. <br /> 5.1.4.All equipment used on a call should be replaced as soon as possible. <br /> 5.1.5. Mechanical or equipment problems with any ambulance must be reported to the SORS <br /> Supervisor immediately. <br /> 5.1.6.Equipment missing and not easily procured,e.g.KED,traction splint or oxygen tank <br /> regulators,should be brought to the attention of the SORS Supervisor. <br /> EMS-004 Ambulance Checkout and Cleaning <br /> - 1 - <br />