Raven EMS Education Program Manual
Sub-Section 5.75.250 - Student Safety

While working clinical hours, students may occasionally be exposed to communicable or other medical diseases. When performing clinical rotations or working with potentially infectious substances, students should take appropriate Body Substance Isolation (BSI) precautions. This may include (but is not limited to) gloves, eye shields, and gowns. If a student is exposed to a known case, he/she will be required to report this immediately to the instructor, preceptor, FTO, and/or clinical educator and seek necessary medical treatment.

Inclement Weather

“It is the policy of Raven Advisory, LLC to remain open during most periods of inclement weather” (Forbes, 2022). During periods of inclement weather that forces facility closure, the decision will be made by 08:30 AM.

Refer to Sub-Section 5.12.714 - Class Cancellation.

Vehicle Operations

Students are not permitted to operate any vehicles while on clinical rotations. Students shall always ride in a seated position and wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion - this includes in the patient compartment in the back of the ambulance.

Students may operate vehicles only on closed courses as part of the required curriculum and skills assigned by instructors. Instructors must be present during all driving by students. When performing as an instructor or student, always operate vehicles safely and legally (Forbes, Company vehicle use exception to policy, 2023). No minors are to be in or transported in any Raven-owned vehicles. Smoking or any use of strong smells in Raven-owned vehicles is prohibited. Students shall always ride in a seated position and wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion - this includes in the patient compartment in the back of the ambulance.

Injury or Near Miss

All injuries and near misses shall be reported immediately to the lead instructor and program director. Once first aid is rendered (if needed), a decision shall be made by the instructors present and the injured person on appropriate medical care. It shall always be recommended that the injured person seek evaluation and treatment by a physician.

Needlestick prevention and post injury procedures can be found in Sub-Section 5.75.325 - Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure and Needlesticks.


Change Log (5.75.250)

DateAuthorDescription of ChangeCitations
2023-12-13Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerCreated this sub-section.
2024-05-31Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerAdded content.(Becker, 2023)Becker, T. (2023). CMH education manual. OzarksEMS. https://ozarksems.com/edman.php
2024-07-03Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerAdded Inclement Weather info based on Raven Policy. Added vehicle operations based on Raven Policy. Added needlestick injury content. Added incident report form based on Gryphon Employee Incident Report.(CDC, 2019)CDC. (2019, February 26). What to do following a sharps injury. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - National Occupational Research Agenda. https://www.cdc.gov/nora/councils/hcsa/stopsticks/whattodo.html (Forbes, 2022)Forbes, D. (2022, February 8). Adverse weather policy. Raven Advisory Policies. (Forbes, 2022)Forbes, D. (2022, March 22). Company vehicle policy. Raven Advisory Policies. (Forbes, 2023)Forbes, D. (2023, July 5). Company vehicle use exception to policy. Raven Advisory Policies. (Gryphon, 2022)Gryphon Group. (2022, January). Employee incident report. Raven Advisory Policies. (NIOSH, 2021)NIOSH. (2021, February 1). Needlestick injuries are preventable. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/newsroom/feature/needlestick_disposal.html (OSHA, 2001)OSHA. (2001, January 19). Recording criteria for needlestick and sharps injuries. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1904/1904.8 (Penalver, 2005)Penalver, J. (2005, July 10). Management of needlestick injuries in the health care setting. AMA Journal of Ethics. , 7(10), 683-686. https://doi.org/10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.10.cprl1-0510
2024-08-15Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerMoved needlestick info to new section 5.75.325.
2025-01-08Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerMoved online from Adobe InDesign document.

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