Team # 887 -- Emergency Medical Services Ambulance
Student Affairs
October 2008
Objective
To study the incidence, circumstances and potential contributing conditions of recent accidents and make a plan of corrective actions. Minor accidents at low speed are a source of cost and inconvenience to the EMS dept.Team Membership
- Dave Jones, Leader
- Wes Cartwright, Member
- Josh Fremberg, Member
Results Achieved to Date
- ExpectedResults: New training methodologies are being investigated to enhance communication between drivers and spotters, and requiring better positioning of spotters. Safety will be re-emphasized. Driver training will be re-focused on communication with spotters, and more emphasis will be placed on low-speed maneuvering. In addition, brightly-colored sleeves have been acquired for the poles outside the garage bays. Striping is being considered for the lot outside the garage bays to help drivers with backing.
Contact
Office of Planning and Institutional Assessment
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University Park, PA 16802-4819
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Fax: (814) 863-7031
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