OCA INdex of Policies, procedures, and protocols





COVID-19 Specific Information

OCA COVID-19 Interim Guidance

Department of Labor Posting - H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act

OCA 7.1 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Policy

OCA Emergency Paid Sick Leave Request Form

OCA Emergency Family Medical Leave Act Request Form

Protocols and Sheboygan County EMS Plan

2019 Sheboygan County EMS Medical Treatment Guidelines

2019 Sheboygan County EMS Treatment Guidelines (Medications Breakout)

2019 Sheboygan County EMS Trauma Treatment Guidelines

2021 Sheboygan County EMS Plan (November 2021 Revision)

Interagency Procedures and Action Plans

OCA IAP 001 - OCA/ASMMC STEMI Procedure

Standard Operating Guidelines

1.0 - Organizational Overview (General Rules and Administration)

  1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values

  2. Just Culture

  3. Organizational Structure

  4. Scope of Practice

  5. Chain of Command (Line of Succession) for Field Operations

  6. Code of Conduct

  7. Code of Conduct for Officers

  8. Professional Appearance Standard

  9. Uniform Policy

  10. Duties and Responsibilities of EMS Field Personnel

  11. Acting Officers

  12. Staff Meetings

  13. Quality Management Plan

  14. PEER Review Policy

  15. Procurement Policy and Procedures

  16. Travel & Travel Authorization Policy

  17. Expense Reimbursement Policy

  18. Cell Phone Usage Policy

  19. Electronic Communications Policy

  20. Social Media Policy

  21. Smoking Policy

  22. Pathfinder Program Policy

  23. Adult Ride Along Policy

  24. Dereliction of Duty

  25. Line of Duty Death

  26. HIPAA Compliance Program (See Hard Copy)

  27. Expired Medication (Use of) Policy

  28. Ebola Unexpected Encounter Policy

  29. Exposure Control Plan

2.0 Human Resources

  1. Licensure Requirements

  2. Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  3. Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy

  4. Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

  5. Policy Against Harassment

  6. TBD

  7. OCA Comprehensive Scheduling Framework Policy

  8. TBD

  9. TBD

  10. TBD

  11. TBD

  12. TBD

  13. Compensation and Pay

  14. TBD

  15. Secondary Employment and Volunteerism Policy

  16. Change of Status Requests

  17. Performance Management - Demotion Policy

  18. OIG Exclusion List Checks

  19. Workman’s Comp Claim Policy

  20. Fitness for Duty Policy

  21. Uniform Allowance Policy

  22. Promotions

  23. Job Descriptions

3.0 Training

  1. New Hire Orientation Policy

  2. Quarterly Competencies Policy

  3. Officer Core Competencies

  4. Re-Certification Requirements and Procedures

  5. EMS Student Ride Along/Training Procedures

4.0 Facility Safety and Security

  1. Facility Safety/Security: OCA Administrative Safety Plan

  2. Facility Inspection Policy

  3. Carbon Monoxide Metering

  4. Safety Data Sheets

5.0 Operations

  1. Daily Duties for Field Operations

  2. General Station Procedures

  3. Controlled Substance Management - 6/22/23

  4. Communication Systems Policy

  5. Inventory Management Policy and Procedures

  6. EMS Minimum Staffing Requirements

  7. Emergency Holdover and Recall Policy

  8. EMS Resource Management

  9. ICS (Incident Management System)

  10. Driver Qualifications

  11. Vehicle Specifications

  12. Vehicle and Apparatus Designations

  13. Vehicle and Equipment Checks

  14. Reserve Vehicles

  15. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

  16. Vehicle Safety and Driver (Ambulance) Operations

  17. Riding Procedures for Passengers

  18. Vehicle Accident and Post-Accident Procedures

  19. Vehicle Breakdown and Malfunction

  20. Use of Emergency Warning Devices - 6/21/23

  21. EMS Equipment Standards and Specifications

  22. EMS Equipment Repair/Replacement Procedures

  23. Lifting Policy

  24. Personnel Accountability Policy

  25. Excessive Heat Policy

  26. Personal Protective Equipment Policy

  27. General Communications Procedures

  28. Supply and Restocking Procedures

  29. Use/Maintenance of Mobile Data Terminals

  30. Hostile Patient’s or Family Members

  31. Care and Handling of Pets and Domestic Animals

  32. Handling of Service Animals

  33. Weapons Discovered in the Course of Care

  34. Bystander Assistance Policy

  35. Transfer of Patient Care

  36. Non-Paramedic Transport of Patients

  37. Patient Personal Property

  38. Storage, Handling, and Custody of Narcotics

  39. Local Hospital Diversion Policy

  40. Patient Care Documentation Policy

  41. Patient Transportation Policy

  42. Destination Determination Policy

  43. Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal

  44. Patient Decontamination Procedures

  45. Staging Procedures

  46. MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Activation

  47. Paramedic Intercept Policy

  48. Requesting a Helicopter/Medevac

  49. Landing Zone Operations

  50. Determination of Death Procedures

  51. Incident Reporting Policy

  52. Personal Injury/Illness Reporting

  53. Near Miss/Sentinel Event Reporting

  54. Special Event Medical Operations

  55. Public Safety During Public Relations Events

  56. Road America Procedures

  57. Internal Rehab Policy

  58. Information Technology - Access Control - 6/30/23

  59. Information Technology - Password Policy - 6/30/23

  60. Information Technology - Regulatory and Compliance - 6/30/23

6.0 Communications Center and System Status Management

  1. Dispatch Guidelines

  2. System Status Management Plan (SSM)

  3. Severe Weather Operations for the Orange Cross Comm Center

  4. Power Outage and Emergency Generator Procedures

  5. Petty Cash Policy

7.0 Forms