Non-Life Threatening Emergencies Sample Clauses

Non-Life Threatening Emergencies. If a patient has a non-threatening emergency such as angina, dizziness, syncope, the patient’s cardiologist will be notified and, if indicated, 911 will be notified. • If the patient’s physician is not available, the Hospital Cardiac rehab Medical Director will be notified. • In case the Center Staff is unable to notify the above physicians, the Covering Physician onsite will serve as the third backup for telephone consultation.
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Non-Life Threatening Emergencies. A wheel chair will be located in the referee’s room for use in non-life threatening emergency procedures. Ice can be used from staff room. Baggies will be available in first aid kits. PROCEDURES DURING OFFICE HOURS POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING In the event of a potential life-threatening emergency, the First Responder to the accident will ensure Office Staff is immediately contacted. If direct radio or cell phone contact is not possible, then a Bystander Report Back System will be used to ensure Ambulance has been called. Office Staff will contact 911 and then advise Lifeguards of emergency by dialing pool deck line. Once Lifeguards have been advised of emergency, Office will contact second Maintenance personnel to assist Lifeguard with immediate pool clearing procedures. *In the event the Office Staff is unable to contact Maintenance for pool clearing procedures, staff will close the office, if and when necessary, and assist Lifeguard in clearing the pool. One Lifeguard will respond to the emergency with the first responder bag and blanket. The remaining Lifeguard will clear the pool and lock gates. When all patrons have been removed from the pool, the remaining Lifeguard will bring oxygen and respond to the emergency, assisting the first guard in patient care. When Lifeguards are dealing with suspected head, neck or back injuries, they are responsible for immobilizing and stabilizing the patient where found. Maintenance will assist Lifeguards by clearing any public from the emergency area that are not directly involved with the patient or patients’ care. Maintenance will wait for Ambulance at arriving exit and assist with equipment. Non-slip shoes should be provided for ice surface safety. First Responder Procedures After the patient has been released to Ambulance care and removed from the premises, the First Responder and Lifeguard attending to patient will fill out an accident report as soon as possible prior to the end of shift. All accident reports are to be left in the appropriate manager’s box. Office staff should contact the appropriate manager after the Ambulance has left the building, for notification of the emergency. Debriefing shall be made available to employees following critical responses. PROCEDURE BEFORE OR AFTER OFFICE OURS POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING - ONE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AVAILABLE *NOTE in the event of two maintenance personal availability, the second maintenance assumes the bystander role In the event of a potential life-threateni...
Non-Life Threatening Emergencies. Patients experiencing a “nonlife- threatening emergency” (as defined by patient-assessment protocols approved by the Medical Director) shall be transported to the facility of choice designated by the patient, the patient's family, or the patient's personal physician, or if no such preference is stated, to the nearest hospital approved by the Medical Director for receipt of patients experiencing non-life-threatening emergencies.

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  • Medical Emergencies If you encounter a medical emergency that makes you unable to pay your bill for a period of time, or that requires your account remain active, even if it has already been suspended or disconnected, Viasat may payment or reconnection options available for you. You must contact Viasat immediately upon learning of such emergency to determine what options are available in your situation. If you reside in Maine or Pennsylvania, please contact us regarding the specific procedures to follow for relief.

  • Medical Emergency A medical condition which manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that a prudent layperson, who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine, could reasonably expect the absence of immediate attention to result in 1) placing the health of the individual (or with respect to a pregnant woman, the health of the woman or her unborn child) in serious jeopardy; 2) serious impairment to bodily functions; or 3) serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. Examples of a medical emergency are severe pain, suspected heart attacks and fractures. Examples of a non- medical emergency are minor cuts and scrapes. Medically Necessary and Medical Necessity Services a physician, exercising prudent clinical judgment, would use with a patient to prevent, evaluate, diagnose or treat an illness or injury or its symptoms. These services must:  Agree with generally accepted standards of medical practice  Be clinically appropriate in type, frequency, extent, site and duration., They must also be considered effective for the patient’s illness, injury or disease  Not be mostly for the convenience of the patient, physician, or other healthcare provider. They do not cost more than another service or series of services that are at least as likely to produce equivalent therapeutic or diagnostic results for the diagnosis or treatment of that patient’s illness, injury or disease. For these purposes, “generally accepted standards of medical practice” means standards that are based on credible scientific evidence published in peer reviewed medical literature. This published evidence is recognized by the relevant medical community, physician specialty society recommendations and the views of physicians practicing in relevant clinical areas and any other relevant factors. Member Any person covered under this plan. Mental Condition A condition that is listed in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This does not include conditions and treatments for chemical dependency. Mental Health Services Medically necessary outpatient and inpatient services provided to treat mental conditions. State and federal law require that the copays and coinsurance for mental health services will be no more than the copays and coinsurance for medical and surgical services. Prescription drugs for mental conditions are covered under the same terms and conditions as other prescription drugs covered under this plan.

  • Serious Health Condition An illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition which warrants the participation of a family member to provide care during a period of treatment or supervision and involves either inpatient care in a hospital, hospice or residential health care facility or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider (e.g. physician or surgeon) as defined by state and federal law.

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