Questions & Answers
comprised of various physicans groups (south bay medical directors assoc. , provider agency
medical directors, etc.) that focus on clinical care issues and integration of patirnt care resources
Correct Ans-Medical Directors Advisory
committie
group of emergency service responders who focus on development and implentation of mci plans
and procedures Correct Ans-Multi casualt incident commitie
made of various system stakeholders who provide recommendations related to the clinical
aspects of ems system that includes protocols, orders, quality assurance and improvement
Correct Ans-Clinical practice advisory commitie
i. Any incident that results in a threat to public safety, patient, bystander or responder harm
ii. Report immediately to the EMS Duty Chief via County Communications and submit the EMS
System Variance Report (Form #903) to the EMS Agency within 24 hours
1. Submit copy of PCR and statements of those involved in the incident Correct Ans-Level A
Reporting
i. Any incident that does not result in patient harm, but is a deviation from EMS Agency
protocols, policies, and procedures
ii. Report to EMS Agency within 5 business days Correct Ans-Level B Variance
, i. Incidents where responders provided outstanding care and went above and beyond
expectations of responders
ii. Report within 7 business days Correct Ans-Level C Variance
i. Northern border of SCC to De Anza Blvd in Cupertino and through the center of Sunnyvale
Correct Ans-SUH Catchment Zone
i. South of De Anza Blvd in Cupertino and south of Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road to East
Remington/Fair Oaks Ave in Sunnyvale
ii. Eastern border is North First Street/Monterey Highway from San Jose (Alviso) to the southern
boundary at the intersection of highway 101 and 85 in SJ
iii. Patients requiring transport from areas south of 101/85 and West of 101 extending to the
southernmost border of the county will be transported to VMC Correct Ans-VMC Catchment
Zone
i. Extends from all areas east of North First Street/Monterey Highway (includes Milpitas) to
the southern boundary at the 101/85 intersection in SJ. The northern border is SF Bay
ii. Patients requiring transport from areas south of 101/85 interchange and east of 101 extending
into the southernmost borders of the county shall be transported to RSJ
d. Incidents that occur on the border of any of these zones shall be transported in accordance
with the
paramedics' discretion Correct Ans-RSJ Catchment Zone