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Introduction

Emergency Assessment Plan (EAP) - Organizations

Legal, economic and moral reasons require organizations to pre-plan for a medical
emergency. The objective of your corporate EAP is to handle all emergencies in a
safe, organized and competent manner. This will require an assessment of the various
hazards in your workplace and a strategy to prepare you for any actual or potential
dangers.

By implementing an EAP you will be prepared to react effectively in a medical
emergency. The EAP requires the appointment and training of at least three (3)
people:

1. Call Person
2. Control Person
3. Person in Charge

Each person of the team must be predetermined, clearly understand their roles, have
alternates available and practice their plan.

The Call Person is responsible for calling 9-1-1 and getting EMS to the location of
the patient. They may have to meet and greet the ambulance themselves or send
someone else or use a portable radio to give directions. Calling 9-1-1 sooner from a
mobile device to get dispatcher assistance and to provide the precise location may
save valuable time. They must be prepared to answer the 9-1-1 dispatchers questions
and be familiar with all access points to the property. They may have to work with
security or another department on your property to get the paramedics quickly to the
proper access point. They must communicate with the Person in Charge.

The Control Person becomes responsible for scene safety and protection, getting the
First Aid Kit and an AED ( if one is available) and ensures the EAP is working
smoothly. The Control Person should gather any other pertinent information from
bystanders, take witness statements and communicate with the Person in Charge.

The Person in Charge is someone trained and competent in providing First Aid. They
will take charge of the situation, including initial scene safety and protection. They
will decide if an ambulance is required. The Person in Charge is responsible to per-
form the Priority Assessment, the Secondary Assessment, Ongoing Patient Care and
give a report during the Transfer to EMS.

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