General
As long as the completed reports are readable, what format(s) are acceptable.
Written or Electronical
An incident report shall be transmitted to the appropriate field office of?
The Emergency Health Services Branch
As soon as possible, and before your shift is over.
In what format should time be written?
24 hour clock (midnight being 00:00)
If you're on your way to a call and it is cancelled before arriving on the scene, do you need to complete an ambulance call report?
It is not required for you to fill out the report.
When is an incident report filed?
When an unusual occurrence happens
BONUS 50: Give me 2 of the 6 unusual occurrences we discussed
If the individual refuses care or transport what documentation must be signed?
Refusal of Service
BONUS 50: Where can you find the Refusal of Service?
If information is not obtained, what should you write in the section instead?
"CNO" Could not obtain
what can a complete and suitable quality document be used for?
An incident with the potential to impact care or compromise performance, but had no actual impact is considered which level of assessment?
Level 4
Does an Ambulance Call Report need to be done for each individual on the scene?
Yes, one must be completed for each casualty.
If you catch an error or need to make a correction on an Ambulance Call Report, what should you do?
Draw a single line through any errors and initial.
If a paramedic arrives on the scene and no patient is located, does an Ambulance Call Report need to be completed?
Yes, an Ambulance Call Report needs to be completed.
When an event results in the endangerment/risk of the patient, paramedic or others being transported, what should be reported? (2/4)
1) Description of endangerment
2) Effect it had on the patient or others
3) Actions that are taken by Paramedic
4) Outcome of such actions
If you made zero contact with the patient but arrived on the scene, does an Ambulance Call Report need to be made?
Yes, it still needs to be completed.
What documentation needs to be done involving other responders? (4)
Who they are
Who they work for
What role did they play
Where and how can you get in touch with them
How long is documentation accessible for?
5 years
According to the Incident Level of Assessment, how many days do you have to submit a level 3 incident to the field office?
5 days.
Completed Ambulance Call Reports need to be distributed to where for quality assurance and medical oversight?
Base Hospital
BONUS 50: How long do you have to submit the paperwork?
If a paramedic realizes that an error is made to the Ambulance Call Report after it has been submitted, what is the paramedic's responsibility?