§ 401-07 : Medical Emergencies
RCNY § 401-07
Appendix A to 3 RCNY § 401-07: Medical Emergencies
Emergency preparedness staff and drill conductors presenting nonfire emergency drills shall instruct building occupants in the following procedures in the event of a medical emergency requiring emergency medical care and transport to a hospital.
1.Call 911. When notifying New York City 911 of a medical emergency requiring emergency medical care and transport to a hospital, include the following information:
1.1 The name of the building or occupancy.
1.2 The address of the appropriate building entrance or other location at which emergency responders will be met by FEP staff, and the nearest cross-street location.
1.3 The number of patients and their exact location inside or outside of the building.
1.4 The patient's chief complaint and/or present condition (e.g. bleeding, breathing/not breathing, conscious/unconscious, etc.)
2.Call building emergency notification number. After calling 911, notify the emergency preparedness staff of the building or occupancy (using a warden phone if convenient), or the building office designated to receive notification of emergencies on the premises. This will alert them to assist emergency responders upon their arrival. The emergency preparedness staff should meet the emergency responders, hold an elevator for their use, escort them to the patient, and facilitate removal of the patient.
3.Know location of defibrillator. Building occupants should be familiarized with the location of defibrillators or other medical equipment that may be needed in the event of a medical emergency.
4.Stay with patient. Building occupants should be advised that someone should remain with the patient.
5.CPR volunteer response. If there are persons trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) who wish to volunteer to respond to medical emergencies on the premises, advise them to notify the emergency preparedness staff of the building or occupancy.
(Added City Record 10/16/2018, eff. 1/1/2019)
