Policies and Procedures Manual - Western Illinois University

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Section 16: Liability Coverage

All Western EMS members are covered by the Good Samaritan Act. In addition, the University provides additional liability coverage.

Western EMS Coverage:

The Western EMS Advisor will ensure that coverage is updated and current.
Before special duty coverage is granted, liability coverage is verified
If a problem arises, contact the Western EMS Advisor or the Captain

Training and CEUs:

After the program has been approved, the Captain and Western EMS Advisor will verify coverage
Any concerns are to be directed to the appropriate personnel
All liability coverage must be ensured before advertisement of program

Contents

Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Conduct code, Rights and Responsibilities
Section 3: Application Process
Section 4: Training Sessions
Section 5: Administrative Positions Hiring Procedure
Section 6: Mid-Semester Reviews
Section 7: Ranks and Positions
Section 8: Talent Grants
Section 9: Dress Code
Section 10: Scheduling and Attendance
Section 11: Cell Phone Use
Section 12: Call Response
Section 12.1: Crew Staffing
Section 13: Off Campus
Section 14: Equipment Purchasing
Section 15: Use of Equipment
Section 16: Liability Coverage
Section 17: Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Smoking
Section 18: Confidentiality
Section 19: Complaints and Internal Conflicts
Section 20: Service Recognition
Section 21: Discipline and Conduct Code
Section 22: On Call Rooms
Section 23: Radio Communications
Section 23.1: Approved 10-Codes
Section 23.2: Approved Phonetic Alphabet
Section 24: Communicable Disease and Exposure/Injury Care
Section 25: Implementation of Policies and Procedures
Section 26: Changes to the Policy and Procedure Manual
Section 27: Meeting Attendance
Section 28: Death of a Patient
Section 29: Emergency Leave of Crew
Section 30: Mass Casualty Incident or Multiple Victim Response