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Man Down Procedures - Inmates #0034


Inmate Count #0033
Fire Camp Daily Operations #0035

PURPOSE OF ORDER:

This order establishes the policy and guidelines for deputies, custody assistants, and medical personnel during a medical “man down” emergency at the Fire Camp Training Facility (Fire Camp).

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order applies to all personnel assigned to Fire Camp/East Facility.

ORDER: 

When it comes to the attention of a deputy or custody assistant that there is an ill or injured inmate who needs immediate medical aid, the following procedure shall be followed:

  1. Notify East Main Control of the situation, then contact PDC-South Facility Main Control via radio of your location; the sex, race, and age of the inmate; type of injury/illness; and whether conscious and breathing.
  2. The South Facility Watch Deputy shall be responsible for calling 911 and requesting Fire Department paramedics when necessary.
  3. The South Watch Deputy will ensure the Clinic Deputy heard the announcement and has notified the on-duty nurse. 
  4. The Clinic Deputy and/or an “Adam” Unit will escort the nurse to the ill inmate’s location and assist as requested and/or needed. If the location is in the field on PDC property, an “Adam” Unit will escort the nurse.
  5. If the incident location is in the field on PDC property (hiking trails), on scene Fire Camp personnel shall contact the South Facility Desk immediately via radio, on the PDC South main channel 10, and request aid and assistance.
  6. On-scene personnel shall render appropriate immediate first aid/lifesaving measures, including the use of CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) as appropriate, until relieved by emergency medical services. 
  7. If the inmate is to be moved, any and all movement will be made under the direct supervision of the nurse or EMS personnel to reduce the possibility of causing further injury, unless exigent circumstances dictate.
  8. On-scene personnel shall survey the situation, and request assistance from South Facility (primary) or NCCF (secondary) if needed, via Fire Camp/East Main Control.
  9. If the inmate is emitting blood or other bodily fluids, an "AIDS Prevention Kit" shall be obtained from Medical Services PRIOR to handling the inmate.
  10. If the inmate is transported to the hospital, one deputy shall follow the ambulance in a black and white Sheriff’s unit, and remain with the inmate until relieved by personnel from NCCF.