SAFETY PROCEDURES > MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Al Fahad primary objective is to reduce on-site hazards and eliminate the risk of an emergency occurring. However, in the event of an emergency, it will be the effective use of contingency planning that will minimize the impact of the emergency. To protect the safety and well-being of on-site personnel, the environment, and the public, a site-specific Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP) will be designed and incorporated into the IP. The MERP will be designed in accordance with Al Fahad policies and procedures. The MERP will minimize the adverse effects of an emergency through the identification of potential emergencies and the specification of appropriate response actions.
Al Fahad understands that it is responsible for all medical or casualty evacuations to include medical services provider and payment to said provider.
Al Fahad understands that it is responsible for all medical or casualty evacuations to include medical services provider and payment to said provider.
The MERP will allow for a tiered approach to casualty evacuation as follows:
1
Individual First Aid Kit – each staff member will be used an IFAK and will be trained its use, in addition basic first aid training will be given.
2
Medic/Ambulance and Trauma Kit – Each team will be equipped with trauma bag, spine board and an ambulance together with a medic and driver. The Medic will be trained in Basic Life Support. This will form the first response to CASEVAC.
3
Insurance Provider – the insurance provider will be engaged in the MERP and once the casualty is delivered to a facility will initiate a process that ensures care for the casualty, this may include evacuation to a third country if deemed appropriate/necessary and it is practical to do so.