Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage vessel medical care
- Availability of adequate resources is monitored and maintained to support medical responses
- Regular inspections of stock and equipment are conducted to ensure currency and operational readiness, according to organisational requirements
- Equipment and resources are stored and maintained according to regulatory requirements and manufacturer/supplier instructions
- Risks on the vessel are reviewed and organisational policies and procedures related to the provision of medical care are validated
- Planning is conducted for responses to major incidents on board the vessel
- Take charge of a casualty on board
- Safety of injured or ill person, bystanders and self in an accident situation is assessed according to first aid procedures
- Safety requirements associated with providing medical care and vessel environmental requirements are adhered to
- Condition of injured or ill person is assessed according to first aid procedures
- Position of injured or ill person is adjusted to optimise personal comfort for the medical condition or injury
- Injured or ill person is reassured and supported during the wait for medical assistance
- Nature of the illness/injury is explained to injured or ill person
- Significance of changes in person’s condition is promptly recognised and appropriate action is taken if there are signs of deterioration in injured or ill person
- Calm, confident and reassuring personal attitude is conveyed
- Provide medical care
- Medical emergencies and injuries are identified and assessed correctly, and appropriate action is taken to prevent further injury
- Symptoms and appropriate treatment are identified based on the concepts of clinical examination and medical history
- Medical emergencies and injuries are diagnosed and managed according to accepted medical practice, and relevant national and international guides
- Manufacturer recommendations and accepted medical practice with regard to dosage and application of drugs and medication are complied with
- Complete and effective methods to protect against infection and spread of diseases are used
- Resuscitation techniques are performed following safety procedures, if required
- Appropriate techniques for moving injured or ill person are used
- Resources and equipment are recovered and reprocessed, and waste is disposed of safely
- Seek external assistance
- Condition of injured or ill person is documented over time to assist with ongoing management
- Communication links are established with external medical services to ensure prompt control action is taken
- Clinical examination procedures are completed and instructions received are complied with
- Assessments of person’s condition are relayed to external medical advisors
- Medical procedures are carried out under medical instruction using relevant communication equipment and instructions received are complied with
- Condition of injured or ill person is evaluated to determine transport requirements for additional medical care
- Preparation for the evacuation of injured or ill person by emergency services is provided, if required, according to organisational procedures and welfare of person is maximised
- Resources and equipment are recovered and reprocessed, and waste is disposed of safely
- Manage first aid records
- Documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
- First aid records are maintained in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
- Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
- Confidentiality of records and information is maintained in accordance with privacy principles and regulatory and organisational requirements