28.41. LGS NSI 041 Transport Patient

Introduction

Always treat First aids to the best of your abilities and within your scope of practice. People sometimes become ill or sick, and as a last resort option if the patient does not have their own transport, they may need transport to the doctors at Pt. lookout. Due to their only being one paramedic/ ambulance on the island.
In all emergencies, call ‘000’ or ‘112’.

Procedure

1. Beach assessment is to be made before further action i.e. number of people, available Lifeguards and conditions. Ensure Doctor Surgery is open and advise of incident.
2. The other lifeguard is to be informed that you are leaving the beach or require assistance.
3. Main Beach Lifeguard to be used if Main Beach is closed. If other lifeguard cannot assist do the following.
4. The red and yellow flags are to be dropped signalling that the beach is temporarily closed and the lifeguard is not supervising the water.
5. If loud hailer is access able and beach population is high announce over the loud hailer that you are closing the beach and recommend that people remove themselves form the water and await your return.
6. Make your way to the doctors.
7. Drop off patient and as quickly as possible return to the beach.
8. Let other lifeguard know you have returned to the beach.