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Leon County EMS Leon County EMS Securing Weapons PolicySecuring Weapons Policy


Leon County EMS Leon County EMS Policy 314.00Policy 314.00

This new policy will be placed into effect December of 2016 in an effort to keep

crew members and the citizens we serve SAFE during operations of a 911 response.


LCEMS Policy 314.00LCEMS Policy 314.00

A weapon is defined as any device that can be used to inflict great bodily harm. This can include •Sharp edged instrument •Billie •Metallic Knuckles•Tear Gas•Taser•Firearm•Or Other Deadly Weapon


DocumentationDocumentation

In the event that this policy is utilized an Incident Report will be completed with the required documentation items listed under subsection II. Guidelines of 314.00

Information concerning firearm ownership Will Not Be Entered Into Patient’s Health Record.


ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

EMS personnel should Not attempt to determine if a patient is “authorized” to carry a concealed weapon.

EMS personnel should Not attempt to unload or render a weapon “safe” .

These functions should be conducted by trained Law Enforcement personnel


In The Event…In The Event…

EMS Personnel shall have the authority to inquire about the presence of a firearm, if they in good faith believe it is necessary to the treatment of a patient during the course and scope of a medical emergency or that the presence or possession of a firearm pose imminent danger or threat to patient or others.


What does this mean…What does this mean…

If the presence or possession of a weapon could impact the care you deliver or pose a threat to you or others, you have the right to ask.

If the Answer is yes; actions should be as followed…


Conscious Alert and OrientedConscious Alert and Oriented

Ask the patient or family member to secure weapon if can be performed safely.

If the patient is unwilling to surrender the weapon, notify law enforcement and explain to patient that they cannot be transported in the ambulance with a weapon. This constitutes a refusal of services and document appropriately.

This can be found under Section III Procedure Subsection 1. of Policy 314.00


Impaired or Obtunded PatientImpaired or Obtunded Patient

Contact Law Enforcement to secure the weapon.

Have a family member secure the weapon if it can be performed safely.

If Law Enforcement or Security secures a weapon notify patient or family, who or where the weapon can be retrieved from upon discharge of the hospital.

This can be found under Section III ProcedureSubsection 1 of Policy 314.00


While Enroute…While Enroute…

If a weapon is discovered enroute to a receiving facility it is important that weapon is secured in a locking cabinet of the ambulance like the narcotics safe and the receiving facility should be notified via radio for the need for security to meet the ambulance outside to secure said weapon.

This can be found un Section III Procedure Subsection 2 of Policy 314.00


ImportantImportant

Do Not become involved in any use of force in an attempt to remove a weapon. Contact Law Enforcement immediately if scene is or becomes unsafe seek egress and a safe location until Law Enforcement ensures that the scene is safe.


Policy to follow… Policy to follow…

Attached to this presentation is a copy of the current policy

Please read the policy in its entirety to ensure complete comprehension .

Additionally complete short assessment following the policy.

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