Emergency responder equipment training
Lack of adequate training for emergency responders on the circumstances and importance of using issued recording equipment.
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Inquiry recommendation
99match
MAI-154 - Training on use of recording equipment
The Home Office, the College of Policing, the National Ambulance Resilience Unit and the Fire Service College should ensure that training is given to all who are issued with such equipment, on the circumstances in which it should be used and the importance of its use.
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terms: equipment, training
Inquiry recommendation
86match
MAI-165 - Ten Second Triage training for frontline staff
The team led by Philip Cowburn has devised a tool that is designed for use by a wide range of emergency responders in a mass casualty situation. It is known as Ten Second Triage. The National Ambulance Resilience Unit, the College of Policing and the Fire Service College should consider as a matter of urgency whether all of...
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terms: emergency, responder, training
PFD report
85match
Millie Elizabeth Thompson
The coroner raised concerns about insufficient paediatric first aid training among nursery staff and expired certifications. Issues were also identified with an ambulance call-taker's misinterpretation leading to incorrect triage, and a lack of suitable paediatric life-saving equipment in emergency ambulances.
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terms: emergency, equipment, training
Inquiry recommendation
78match
LADB-88 - Ensure unrestricted availability of all standard emergency equipment on passenger trains.
The availability on trains carrying passengers of the items of emergency equipment mentioned in the standard on emergency and safety equipment should be unrestricted (para 14.74).
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terms: emergency, equipment
PFD report
77match
Paul Rogerson
The coroner noted inadequate protection, condition, and maintenance of river safety equipment like life buoys and throwing lines, alongside a lack of warning signs. Concerns were also raised regarding North Yorkshire Police training in river rescue protocols, water safety, and hypothermia first aid, and inter-service communication.
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terms: equipment, training
PFD report
73match
Desiree Falvo
Concerns were raised regarding insufficient A&E department cover for emergency surgical tracheotomy and inadequate training for clinicians in this procedure, impacting their skills and confidence.
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terms: emergency, training
PFD report
73match
Anthony Offord
Concerns include a lack of training for emergency medical dispatch staff on respiratory difficulty signs and the absence of a requirement to inform managers of unilateral crew stand-offs. Additionally, there is no system to automatically consider all alternative support methods during stand-offs.
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terms: emergency, training
PFD report
73match
Carl Thompson
The coroner identified issues with life-saving equipment, including a lack of suction equipment, a defective ambubag, and an inoperable defibrillator. There were also substantial delays in the arrival of emergency ambulances.
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terms: emergency, equipment
PFD report
73match
Doreen Mattinson
The coroner noted issues with oxygen administration, including an incorrect flow rate and improper patient positioning. There was also a lack of staff understanding regarding emergency oxygen use and no evidence of relevant training for the Clinical Manager.
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terms: emergency, training
PFD report
73match
Christopher Sears
The coroner identified a lack of requirements for bus drivers transporting students to have Basic Life Support training or established emergency protocols. Concerns were also raised that Basic Life Support training is not part of the national curriculum for secondary education.
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terms: emergency, training
PFD report
73match
Suleyman Yalcin
The coroner raised concerns about insufficient refresher training for an emergency response driver, police under-resourcing, and inadequate terminology used to convey the urgency of situations.
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terms: emergency, training
Inquiry recommendation
70match
MAI-153 - Use recording equipment during exercises
The Home Office, the College of Policing, the National Ambulance Resilience Unit and the Fire Service College should ensure that, in the course of exercises, such equipment is used by those who would use it in the circumstances of a real-life incident.
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terms: equipment
PFD report
69match
Derek Brierley
The coroner identified gaps in Trust guidelines for competence and training for a suprapubic procedure. Concerns were also raised about the performing consultant's infrequent practice and the pre-procedure difficulty in locating necessary equipment.
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terms: equipment, training
PFD report
69match
Barry James Lewis
The adequacy and availability of emergency surgical equipment in the ER, including appropriate sizes and out-of-hours theatre access, raised concerns. Also noted were night staffing levels for ODTs and ENT medical cover.
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terms: emergency, equipment
PFD report
69match
Stephen Bedford
Concerns were raised regarding the regular assessment of emergency care staff for life support standards, and if paramedics with advanced life support training should be mandated for all Code Red and PPCI transfers. Further issues included training for ECG machines for certain staff, and specific guidance for communicating with relatives.
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terms: emergency, training
PFD report
69match
Eitvydas Zdanys
The coroner noted that attending police officers were unable to assess a seriously injured person or commence basic life support. A review of basic life support training for all police officers acting as first responders was suggested.
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terms: responder, training
PFD report
69match
Jack Riding
The coroner noted significant delays in defibrillator deployment and ambulance personnel reaching the pitch, and insufficient evidence of staff training on emergency procedures and medical emergency risk assessments.
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terms: emergency, training
Inquiry recommendation
69match
SP8 - Ambulance staff training exercise funding
NHS England should review funding, and consider providing additional resources, to enable all emergency response ambulance staff to participate in appropriate training exercises.
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terms: emergency, training
Scottish FAI
69match
Kevin Michael McGurty
I recommend that Police Scotland and NHS Scotland reconsider their policies in this area. There should if possible be a uniform policy across Scotland, but consideration should be given to equipping all custody stations with AEDs and training officers to make as certain as possible that all officers faced with a situation of a sudden collapse are clearly...
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terms: emergency, training
Inquiry recommendation
66match
JB-15.17 - Police medic training on catastrophic haemorrhage
Police medic training should emphasise that, in cases of catastrophic external torso haemorrhage, the immediate action is to apply direct pressure and then progress directly to using haemostatic gauze. Chest seals should only be used where there is no evidence of ongoing catastrophic haemorrhage.
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terms: training
PFD report
65match
Sydney Neil
The coroner noted inadequate ventilation, lack of suction, and no oxygen provided for 8 minutes following a collapse in a GP surgery, raising concerns about the level of expertise and equipment for resuscitation in such practices.
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terms: equipment
CQC action
65match
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The service should ensure emergency equipment is checked daily in line with their procedures.
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terms: emergency, equipment
CQC action
65match
UHBW Bristol Campus
The service must ensure staff complete daily checks of emergency equipment.
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terms: emergency, equipment
CQC action
65match
Southmead Hospital
The service should ensure all staff complete daily checks of emergency equipment.
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terms: emergency, equipment
IOPC learning recommendation
65match
Road traffic collision shortly after police pursuit – Metropolitan Police Service, March 2021
The IOPC recommends the Metropolitan Police Service establish if car radios fitted in police response vehicle are fit for purpose, are in full working order and the audio function works appropriately. They should also reinforce to officers the necessity to ensure drivers check the car radios prior to their duty and report any defects through the necessary channels....
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terms: emergency, equipment
Scottish FAI
65match
Craig Currie, William Carty, Stephen Carty and Thomas Douglas
And further recommends (i) That a register of local assistance which excludes the ambulance service be made up by Strathclyde Police and circulated to the emergency services and that the register includes the names of persons and equipment available to be called upon in an emergency rescue situation. (ii) That in the event of an emergency involving Strathclyde...
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terms: emergency, equipment
Inquiry recommendation
65match
LADB-41 - Utilise simulators for effective signaller training in emergency situations
The use of simulators in providing fully effective training of signallers in dealing with emergencies is endorsed (para 12.15).
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terms: emergency, training
GIRFT recommendation
64match
Acute and General Medicine
Ensure the AMU is appropriately resourced in regard to time and space to train all healthcare staff in both acute patient care and the use of relevant equipment. a Trusts to provide an adequately equipped seminar room for teaching all staff and for handover. (The equipment should be able to provide access to e-learning and the room should...
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terms: equipment, training
Inquiry recommendation
62match
85 - Personal survival equipment for each person
Each individual on board an installation should be provided with:- (i) a personal survival (or immersion) suit; (ii) a life-jacket; (iii) a smoke hood of a simple filter type to exclude smoke and provide protection for at least 10 minutes during escape to or from the TSR; (iv) a torch; and (v) fireproof gloves. These articles should be...
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terms: equipment
Inquiry recommendation
62match
P1-26 - Equipment for BA communication in high-rise buildings
The LFB urgently take steps to obtain equipment that enables firefighters wearing helmets and breathing apparatus to communicate with the bridgehead effectively, including when operating in high-rise buildings.
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terms: equipment
PFD report
61match
June Rose
The coroner noted a lack of mandatory or regular refresher training for GPs at a national level regarding the prescription of specific pain relief medications, which could lead to fatal errors.
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terms: training
PFD report
61match
Cameron Laing
The coroner noted soldiers' lack of understanding of Kings Trailer brake release mechanisms and the Packet Commander's insufficient training in coupling. Concerns also highlighted the absence of safer alternative trailer extraction methods and questioned the Ministry of Defence's rationale for this.
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terms: training
PFD report
61match
Stephen Hunt
The coroner raises concerns about fire and rescue services implementing measures to reduce risks from heat exposure and communication loss during operations. There are also concerns regarding the adequacy of procedures, training, and hazard recording for incident management, role handover, and thermal imaging camera use.
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terms: training
PFD report
61match
Ajvir Sandhu
The coroner recommended reviewing regulations for mandatory static line parachutes in certain aircraft types. Concerns were also raised about the lack of mandatory spin recovery training for specific light aircraft used for aerobatics, and ensuring pilot proficiency for these aircraft.
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terms: training
PFD report
61match
Rex Hall
The coroner identified deficiencies in paramedic foundation training, noting a lack of formal testing on 12-lead ECG interpretation and awareness of atypical myocardial infarction signs.
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terms: training
PFD report
61match
Russell Sherwood
The Fire Service unit departed a dangerous flooding scene without ensuring the road was closed or warning signs were left. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service units lack equipment and protocols to close roads, relying on other authorities to do so.
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terms: equipment
CQC action
60match
Alnwick Infirmary
The service must ensure emergency resuscitation trolley equipment checks are carried out consistently.
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terms: emergency, equipment
HMICFRS recommendation
60match
FRS 2018-19 CoC Recommendations: London Fire Brigade
Cause of concern: The Brigade has a significant backlog of training for staff in risk-critical skills such as incident command and emergency fire engine driving. Some staff haven’t had continuing training in these skills for many years. There is no individual re-assessment of competence for incident command. It should act immediately to address this. Recommendation: By 28 February...
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terms: emergency, training
IOPC learning recommendation
60match
Man died after an attempt to take his own life during a police response – South Wales Police,...
The IOPC recommends that all Police forces should consider equipping all operational police vehicles with some form of implement that would be capable of cutting a ligature of a width greater than a few millimetres. Training should also be given to officers in how and when to use such a piece of equipment. The item of equipment will...
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terms: equipment, training
PPO recommendation
60match
The Head of Healthcare
The Head of Healthcare should ensure that all healthcare staff understand their role in an emergency response, including recognising and managing seizures or loss of consciousness in line with current clinical guidelines, and recording actions taken. A local protocol, in line with NICE Guidance should be developed and training provided to ensure staff at all levels understand what...
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terms: emergency, training
PFD report
57match
Lucy Hannah Rose Bailey
The coroner identified that paramedic training and guidelines prohibit gentle internal manipulation or traction during childbirth, which may hinder effective assistance in cases of dystocia. Concerns were raised that amending these guidelines could reduce the risk of injury during birth.
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terms: training
PFD report
57match
Albert James Hand
Concerns were raised about a patient with a head injury waiting over 90 minutes for ambulance conveyance. The coroner noted insufficient ambulance crews in the area and protocols for emergency calls that may put patients at risk.
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terms: emergency
PFD report
57match
Hywel Hughes
The coroner identified deficiencies in police training on positional asphyxia and vehicle design affecting detainee monitoring. Concerns describe insufficient Security Industry Authority oversight, training, and auditing for door supervisors regarding restraint dangers and asphyxia risks.
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terms: training
PFD report
57match
Barbara Harrison
Concerns were raised regarding physiotherapy that likely contributed to tissue breakdown after surgery, and the unavailability of working fibre optic equipment for intubation during a critical procedure. Nurses also did not promptly identify obvious post-operative swelling.
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terms: equipment
PFD report
57match
Steven Jackson
The report highlights a paramedic's ineffective use of the sepsis screening tool and identifies a need for effective training for ambulance staff on the tool's application and appropriate patient conveyance to hospital.
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terms: training
PFD report
57match
Philmore Mills
The coroner noted gaps in police training regarding the tactical option of containment for subjects with suspected excited delirium. Additionally, restraint training did not include the risk of death from take-down procedures.
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terms: training
PFD report
57match
Najeeb Katende
The coroner noted that ambulance staff did not cross-check for a shockable rhythm or routinely use a defibrillator in AED mode. Concerns were raised regarding the need for staff training on these procedures and the interpretation of shockable rhythms.
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terms: training
PFD report
57match
Darren Powney
The coroner noted staff confusion regarding an existing ambulance protocol and that dynamic risk assessments did not facilitate crews requesting further information. Concerns were also raised about the absence of bespoke policies for frequent callers and delays in implementing new protocols and training.
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terms: training
PFD report
57match
Charles Rashan
Police training should incorporate how to distinguish a struggle to breathe from resistance, recognise silent choking, and assess breathing in stressful situations. Guidance is also needed for officers on managing assistance from members of the public.
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terms: training
PFD report
57match
Christopher Moss
The coroner noted the need for prisons to ensure appropriate equipment is available for barricade situations, especially for non-dual-opening cell doors. They also identified a need for an audit to confirm this equipment is correctly located within prisons.
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terms: equipment