Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess situation in relation to safe extrication of the client in a life-threatening situation
- Thoroughly assess factors impacting on safe extrication of client
- Assess situation based on the relative importance of extrication as opposed to delivery of immediate client care
- Assess situation to determine the most appropriate extrication procedures based on the estimated time available
- Formulate extrication plan to best address life-threatening conditions
- Formulate extrication plan placing paramount importance on client's condition and crew safety and welfare
- Accurately identify additional resources needed to implement extrication plan
- Implement procedures for safe extrication of the client in a life-threatening situation
- Obtain additional resources to allow safe and timely extrication of the client
- Implement extrication plan using equipment and personnel necessary to ensure safety and client welfare
- Implement extrication procedure in conjunction with client care procedures to address life-threatening conditions
- Negotiate and maintain means of safe extrication according to state and territory Occupational Health and Safety Acts, as well as organisation policies and procedures
- Ensure actions are in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure
- Monitor extrication procedure under life-threatening conditions
- Monitor extrication procedure based on the relative importance of extrication as opposed to the need for immediate client care
- Continually monitor extrication procedure to ensure ongoing safety of the client and personnel
- Constantly monitor extrication procedure to determine its impact on the condition of the client
- Modify extrication procedure as necessary based on assessment of all factors