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VEHICLE OPERATIONS Specialists in infant and child safety The Quantum ACR (Ambulance Child Restraint) is an innovative, fexible and fully adjustable harnessing system for the safe and effective transport of infants in an ambulance, and is color coded for easy selection in 3 sizes from 11lbs to 99lbs. Quick release clips dock with the ACR harness, holding the patient in place to prevent potentially dangerous movement during transportation. The Quantum ACR (Ambulance Child Restraint) for the safe and effective transport of infants and children in an ambulance • Weight range 11lbs - 99lbs • Universally compatible with any stretcher • Smart colour coding for easy selection of 3 sizes • Quick release chest strap for medical intervention • Breathable fabric maximises airfow and meets infection control standards • Allows rapid transition from sitting to fat in an emergency or to recovery position • Padded for patient comfort and reduced risk of pressure sores during long transfers • Can be used with stretcher back rest in raised position • Compact storage bag • Machine washable FEATURES OF THE QUANTUM AMBULANCE CHILD RESTRAINT QUANTUMEMS MINIMUM EFFORT, MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite 3E6, Lake Success, NY 11042-1012 T: 516.321.9494. F: 516.327.8220 E: sales@quantum-ems.com W: www.quantum-ems.com Scoop Stretchers CPR Ezy First Aid Kits CardiAid AED's Emergency Kits Vacuum Mattresses Casualty Shields Stair Chairs For More Information Circle 30 on Reader Service Card Vehicle Design & Safety PHILOSOPHY Self Reporting AAR Root Cause Feedback CRM Further Training INNOVATION Precep Staff Selection EVOC 12 Steps POLICY employment at RAA. This course is based on national curriculum and enhanced to meet RAA's expectations. Recently, one of the FTOs took on the task of updating and personalizing the presentation. RAA EVOC has been approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Classroom didactic sessions in conjunction with cone course sessions are just one phase of the program. New employees also spend time doing a "road rally," giving them an addi- tional training opportunity to become familiar with the vehicles, city and each other. This combined learning experience benefits them before being placed in more stressful actual call situations. We also stress the 12 Standards of Vehicle Operations adopted from the AllSafe Driving School. These 12 principles augment the basic EVOC information and improve the overall program. FIGURE 1: The RAA safe system of vehicle training and operation can be described as both the implementation of policy and adherence to organizational philosophy. The physical tasks of delivering the necessary education, gaining experience and mission delivery is enshrined in policy, but the philosophical RAA attitude ensures that an open self-reporting, learning and adaptive environment exists. 28 APRIL 2014 | EMSWORLD.com EMS_26-36_CoverReport0414.indd 28 3/17/14 7:44 AM