Emergency Preparation In Outdoor Education

000 Emergencies In The Outdoors Preparation And Strategies For Dealing With That Worst Case Scenario

Emergencies In The Outdoors 3 Most Likely Reasons For A 000 Call Out ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Help I’m Lost

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When Should We Call For Outside Assistance? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Two areas that can help with this decision making process

Written Policy and Emergency Procedures Can Give Clear Guidance Regarding When To Call For Help ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

When Does Emergency Services Recommend That 000 and Outside Assistance Be Called In? ,[object Object],[object Object]

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What Can Outdoor Organisations Have In Place to Ensure Efficient Communications With 000? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Once the 000 call has been made what happens? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Location Information What Is The Preferred Protocol From Wilderness Areas? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Could Go Wrong At This Stage? Brief Case Study: Glengarry 1999 Accident ,[object Object],[object Object]

Communications With Emergency Services ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Lost or Trapped Parties Role Of NSW Police ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The more a lost party keeps moving (in the wrong direction) the larger the search area becomes. Which Way Now?

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Evacuation Process Ground Based or Air Evacuation? ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Helicopter Landing Evacuations ,[object Object]

Landing Site Preparations ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Preparing For Evacuation: Management of Party ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Emergency Documentation Legal Preparations For Pending Investigations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Questions / Comments ,[object Object]

For Further Assistance Presenters Contact Details ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Safety Officer Take call from field staff / Calm and reassure Contact key People School / Family Communication Sequence Document Gather all available information ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Glengarry Emergency Action Plan On Campus Response ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Internal Response Safety Vehicle / equipment on standby Clinic Sister on call GG Emergency Field Response ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],External Response Initial contact with outside resources College Principal Liaise with and assist External Service Providers Help group in field to prepare for outside contact Critical Incident Management Team ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],GG Vehicle Pick Up required? 2WD / 4WD Determine Response Required Liaise with Field staff / Outdoor Coordinator / Others ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Continued link to field Glengarry Director Major Incident Minor Incident Utilise Parent Notification Protocol School / Family Communication - refer above

Terrain and Weather - What is the condition of the trail (if any) or terrain? - How far from the nearest road are you? - How far from the nearest landing zone are you? - Helicopter access into the area you are in? - Is the weather getting worse? (Most helicopters will not fly in a remote area in poor weather.) Dark When selecting the type of evacuation consider: Glengarry Evacuation Planning Number and experience of potential rescuers - Are there enough people available to carry a litter? - What are the physical abilities of the carriers? Patient condition - Are they in need of immediate medical attention? - Is their condition rapidly deteriorating? - Would a ground evacuation aggravate delicate injuries such as spinal column damage? Resources - Would an improvised litter suffice? - What is the availability of a backboard or backpacks for making litter? - Other materials available with which to improvise? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Patient is picked up by a Glengarry or emergency services vehicle Patient walks out escorted by a self-sufficient team of three people (minimum one instructor) Patient is carried out in a litter by group or by rescue team Patient walks out escorted by the whole group Patient is carried to helicopter landing site and evacuated from there Evacuation Options A copy of all documentation relating to the patient must accompany them when evacuated from the field

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