EVENT PLANNING FOR EVENT PLANNING FOR CAMPUS EMS CAMPUS EMS Mark Milliron, M.S. M.P.A. Penn State University [email protected] tp://www.psu.edu/dept/ems/documents/events.ppt ational Collegiate EMS Foundation onference ebruary 21-23, 2003
Jan 20, 2016
EVENT PLANNING FOR EVENT PLANNING FOR CAMPUS EMSCAMPUS EMS
Mark Milliron, M.S. M.P.A.
Penn State University
http://www.psu.edu/dept/ems/documents/events.ppt
National Collegiate EMS FoundationConferenceFebruary 21-23, 2003
OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES
Understand your campus needs, risks, resources;
Planning for different types of events;Customer service;Collaboration.
Campus Risk AssessmentCampus Risk Assessment
Conduct a campus risk assessment
http://www.psu.edu/dept/ems/documents/risk.htm
Risk QuestionsRisk Questions
What is the nature of the event? How many spectators and participants will attend? What historical information do you have regarding
this event or events of this type? What type of spectators are likely to attend this
event and do they have any unusual characteristics that may increase the risk of illness or injury?
What are the characteristics of the participants of this event?
Risk QuestionsRisk Questions
Are there any extremes of temperature or humidity that could affect people attending the event?
What time of day or night is the event, and how will this affect risk and available resources?
What is the duration of the event? What is the location of the event and what impact
will it have?
Risk QuestionsRisk Questions
What facilities are available at or near the site of the event to be used as a place to treat potential patients?
If on-site facilities are needed, do these facilities have adequate temperature control, lighting, and other utilities?
What type of communication will be needed by the staff working the event to communicate between themselves, to other health and safety personnel, and to the event participants if required?
Risk QuestionsRisk Questions
Do any of the characteristics of the event indicate that the normal EMS system will not be able to respond to the potential volume of patients, or will be restricted in their access to a patient at the event?
What staff and equipment are available or needed at the event?
What is the turnaround time for emergency units transporting patients from the event to the hospital, and back to the event site?
ResourcesResources
Policies, regulations Available personnel Qualifications of personnel – BLS, ALS Facilities Communications Equipment Transport Mutual aid
Policies & RegulationsPolicies & Regulations
School:http://guru2.psu.edu/policies/ADG04.html
Regional/State: CT, IO, NY, OR, PA, WIJaslow, D, et. al. Characteristics of state legislation governing medical care at massgatherings. Prehospital Emergency Care. 1999;4:316-320.
Legal Issueshttp://www.psu.edu/dept/ems/documents/caselaw.htm
PersonnelPersonnel
VisibilityVisibility
QualificationsQualifications
FacilitiesFacilities
Community ResourcesCommunity Resources
Lots of Resources!Lots of Resources!
MCI PreparationsMCI Preparations
CommunicationsCommunications
More communicationsMore communications
CommandCommand
Event dispatchEvent dispatch
Stadium dispatchStadium dispatch
EquipmentEquipment
Bike equipmentBike equipment
Personal EquipmentPersonal Equipment
Personal Safety!
More equipmentMore equipment
TransportationTransportation
AmbulanceAmbulance
CartCart
GatorGator
HelocopterHelocopter
Mutual AidMutual Aid
Transport servicesPolice/SecurityEvents StaffAthletic TrainersOthers?
DocumentationDocumentation
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Events – Risks, resources?Events – Risks, resources?
Athletic - participantsAthletic - participants
Athletic – spectatorAthletic – spectator
Athletic – special situationsAthletic – special situations
Athletic VenuesAthletic Venues
TailgatesTailgates
PracticePractice
ConcertsConcerts
FestivalsFestivals
OutdoorOutdoor
BanquetsBanquets
IndoorIndoor
Special SituationsSpecial Situations
Special SituationsSpecial Situations
Special SituationsSpecial Situations
CollaborationCollaboration
CollaborationCollaboration
Intercollegiate AthleticsPolice/SecurityEvent Planners/StaffConcert PromotersUshersMedical FacilitiesOther support services
Customer ServiceCustomer Service
Who are yourcustomers?
SummarySummary
Special events EMS is different from regular EMS operations.
Special events EMS is the same as regular EMS operations.
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