EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
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<strong>EMERGENCY</strong> CO-ORDINATOR<br />
• Proceed to the Emergency Co-ordination Centre.<br />
• Confirm details (number <strong>of</strong> persons trapped in lift, any medical conditions which<br />
might present complications if extraction is delayed) and exact location (building<br />
& lift number).<br />
• Ensure persons trapped have been advised that help is on the way.<br />
• Liaise with Facilities, Engineering & Maintenance staff and/or lift company direct<br />
after hours.<br />
• Liaise with Deputy Emergency Co-ordinator.<br />
• Ascertain if persons in lift are in distress, or if patient condition is being<br />
compromised.<br />
• Assign nursing/medical staff to ensure patient needs are addressed.<br />
• Maintain lines for emergency communication.<br />
• Ensure access is provided (as required) for maintenance staff to extract trapped<br />
person(s).<br />
• Reassure occupants.<br />
• Advise Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director if the situation warrants<br />
such actions.<br />
• Once released ensure personal contact is made with trapped persons.<br />
RISK MANAGEMENT<br />
AFTER NOTIFICATION OF PERSONS TRAPPED IN LIFT<br />
Proceed directly to the affected lift.<br />
Liaise with occupants and Emergency Co-ordinator.<br />
Ensure resources necessary to assist have been organised.<br />
Analyse the incident (after the emergency) and modify procedures if necessary.<br />
June 2001 Page 19 <strong>of</strong> 22
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