<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 26-58. - Standards for patient care by first responder agency and the first responder member.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               At the scene of an emergency, the first responder agency shall administer basic life
               support and first-aid, including the taking of vital signs, to the sick or injured
               in a way that is consistent with the level of state medical responder training set
               forth.
               
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               (b)
               
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               At the scene of the emergency and prior to the ambulance provider's arrival, the senior
               first responder shall be in control of the emergency victim's care provided by that
               agency and its members.
               
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               (c)
               
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               Upon arriving at the scene of the emergency, the crew on the EMS ambulance shall assume
               control of the victim's care.
               
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               (d)
               
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               The EMS ambulance crew shall, at their discretion, release the first responders when
               they feel their service is no longer needed at the emergency scene or may request
               one or more first responders to assist in the transportation of the patients to the
               hospital.
               
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               (e)
               
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               The first responders shall act in a professional and courteous manner at all times
               when administering care to patients.
               
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               (f)
               
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               The first responders and the first responder agency shall be liable for their actions
               pertaining to the care of the patient prior to the arrival of the ambulance provider.
               
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               (Ord. of 12-7-92(2), Â§ 8; Ord. No. 1998-14, 9-21-98; Ord. No. 2005-02, 5-23-05)
               
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