PULSE Magazine | April 2019 Issue

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SAFETY SCOREBOARD

All percentages are for FY19 Quarter 1 and Quarter Q2

Fleet Collisions

58% of our total collisions have been preventable by the driver 21% of our preventable collisions are due to spatial awareness on the right side of the unit

14% of our preventable collisions are due to backing skill errors 10% of our preventable collisions are due to pivot point errors 34% of our preventable collisions happen between the hours of 1400-1800 38% of our preventable collisions occur on Friday

Majority of our collisions occur during slow speed maneuvers. Please take your time and pay extra attention when maneuvering in tight spaces. Don’t “push-it”; if you can’t safely perform a maneuver, look for a safer alternative. Remember, the mirrors are the widest part of the unit and our ambulances will “walk” or move towards the direction you are turning. This is basic vehicle dynamics with longer wheel base vehicles.

OJI’s and Exposures

25% of our reported OJI’s dealt with body movement. 28% of those involved getting in and out of the ambulance. 25% of our reported OJI’s were exposures.

***You can prevent your exposure***

16% of reported OJI’s involved a combative patient.

Please think about your body mechanics as you move throughout your day. Not just around lifting and moving gear and patients, but also during every day movements. Repetitive motions, for example getting in and out of our ambulances, can lead to injury if you are not thinking about basic mechanics. Prevent your exposure! Don appropriate PPE for your patient. Identify those high-risk patients (intoxication, OD, cough, fever, rash, etc…) for provider exposure and take the extra minute to protect yourself.

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