Release of Providers
Provider Clearance Process
Current ALS providers that are unrealeased should contact their agencies for information on the release process. Part of this process will be obtaining evaluations from released providers in good standing. Copies of calls sheets along with evaluation forms will be turned into the Prehosptial Program for review by your Operating Medical Director.
Enhanced Release Points
The “ALS Preceptor Evaluation Form” is the guideline for awarding points. Preceptors should write comments as applicable.
· Not every area will have points awarded on every call. Preceptors should write NA when points are not awarded.
· The Jr. Enhanced technician should be present when the preceptor fills out the evaluation form. This will allow the call to be critiqued and learning maximized. Once the evaluation tool is complete, the Jr. Enhanced will keep it, a copy of the call sheet and airway forms when applicable.
· All forms should be turned in to one of the Prehospital Coordinators. If airway points are the only missing points, contact the Prehospital Coordinators to discuss your release.
Scene Management 25 points
Patient Assessment 25 points
Airway Maintenance* 9 points
Circulation 15 points
Medications** 15 points
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Total 89 points
*Airway points should only be awarded when true airway management is done such as suctioning, O.P./N.P./Combitube/E.T. insertion. Placing the patient on oxygen does not earn points.
** At least two medications must be other than nitroglycerine, ASA or Albuterol.
EMT to Intermediate/Paramedic Release Points
· The “ALS Preceptor Evaluation Form” is the guideline for awarding points. Preceptors should write comments as applicable. Jr. Intermediate/ Paramedic technicians must run a minimum of 20 ALS calls and a minimum of 4 months as a Jr. Intermediate/Paramedic.
· Not every area will have points awarded on every call. Preceptors should write NA when points are not awarded.
· The Jr. Intermediate/ Paramedic technician should be present when the preceptor fills out the evaluation form. This will allow the call to be critiqued and learning maximized. Once the evaluation tool is complete, the Jr. Intermediate/Paramedic will keep it, a copy of the call sheet and airway forms when applicable.
· All forms should be turned in to one of the Prehospital Coordinators. If airway points are the only missing points, contact the Prehospital Coordinators to discuss your release.
Scene Management 50 points
Patient Assessment 50 points
Airway Maintenance* 25 points
Circulation 25 points
Medications** 25 points
EKG Interpretation 25 points
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Total 200 points
*Airway points should only be awarded when true airway management is done such as
suctioning, O.P./N.P./Combitube/E.T. insertion. Placing the patient on oxygen does not earn
points.
** Medication points are awarded for medications other than nitroglycerine and Albuterol.
