8.30 Emergency Medical Transportation

Chapter 8
Section 30
Subject Emergency Medical Transportation
Effective Date 4/30/2024 12:00 AM
  1. In the event of a medical emergency requiring that a minor be transported by paramedics to a hospital, the Shift Leader or on-duty Supervisor shall:
    1. Direct medical staff (if on-duty) to prepare any medical records or medication to be provided to the attending emergency room staff;  
    2. Ensure that the minor is secured in the appropriate level of restraints pursuant to Section 13.3 of this policy and procedures manual, Transportation of Youth.
    3. Assign an officer to accompany the minor to the hospital and provide direct supervision, until relieved or given further instructions by a Shift Leader or Supervisor.  
    4. Ensure that the officer(s) transporting the minor provide the hospital staff with the minor’s medical file.
  2. It is the responsibility of Juvenile Hall staff to notify the parent(s) of any minor transported to a hospital pursuant to Section 13.10 of this policy.
    1. Parental notification shall be completed only when the minor is transported back to the Juvenile Hall, unless otherwise indicated by hospital staff, i.e. in cases involving a minor who hospital staff does not believe will survive.