Policy 14 - Definition of a Patient and No Patient

What must be true about the person's presence for an EMS unit to clear a call with 'no patient'?

The person must have left the scene prior to EMS arrival, or the call itself must have been a false call

What must the person deny for an EMS unit to clear a call with 'no patient'?

Any physical complaint to the EMS personnel's direct questioning

What must EMS personnel be unable to visualize for a call to be cleared as 'no patient'?

Any injury or evidence of injury or acute illness

What must be true of the person's capability for a call to be cleared as 'no patient'?

The person must appear capable to make such an assessment of themselves

What must be completed if the individual who activated EMS is the person identified at the scene?

A patient refusal of transport/treatment

What documentation is required for a 'no patient' determination?

Documentation of the 'no patient' must be completed in a report

In the No Patient Evaluation flowchart, what is the result if the call was a false call?

No patient. No Patient Found ePCR

In the No Patient Evaluation flowchart, what is the result if there is no person at the scene?

No patient. No Patient Found ePCR

In the No Patient Evaluation flowchart, what is the result if the person has complaints or requests evaluation?

Evaluate as a patient. Transport/No Transport

In the No Patient Evaluation flowchart, what is the result if injuries or evidence of illness are visible to EMS?

Evaluate as a patient. Transport/No Transport

In the No Patient Evaluation flowchart, what is the result if the person appears capable of refusing evaluation?

No Transport ePCR

In the No Patient Evaluation flowchart, what is the result if the person does not appear capable of refusing evaluation?

Evaluate as a patient. Transport/No Transport ePCR

What must any person requiring evaluation as a patient meet in order to be allowed to refuse transport?

All the qualifications to be allowed to refuse transport