INCIDENT REPORTING

All Incident reports are to be entered directly into LIMSOC via the Ipad or through Surfcom.

For all major incidents, clubs/services must radio through to the SurfCom to create an incident in the system, additionally an “Incident Report Log” (IRL) may be allocated to the incident to allow patient or other information to be added.

IRLs must be completed by the end of your patrol shift unless extenuating circumstances apply. If extenuating circumstances apply, the IRL should be completed within 48 hours and Surfcom must be notified of the reasoning and estimated time of completion.

IRLs must be completed by the Patrol Member who is administering first aid to the patient.

NOTE: One IRL per Person per Incident

Incident reports will be completed in LIMSOC and is the mandatory reporting of incidents, which include:

• All major first aids;
• All major rescues;
• All search and retrievals;
• All member injuries (e.g. around club, at carnivals, on patrol);
• All drownings;
• All near drownings;
• All complaints (e.g. from the public about a patrol); and
• All resuscitations.
  

NOTE: Minor first aids may also be reported at the discretion of the Patrol Captain.

In the event of a member injury, members notify Surfcom who will create an Incident Report, complete SLSQ paper forms if applicable and submit.

The injury must be recorded as a member injury and noted if it was a major or minor injury.