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A RGT Presentation
Elements of a Good Report
• Content: Clear picture of what happened,
includes relevant facts as well as pertinent
negatives.
• Accurate: Specific details related to call
• Objective: Based upon YOUR findings
• Factual: No assumptions or conclusions.
• Complete: Are all of the boxes checked?
• Timely: Same day completion
A Complete Report
Timely
Concise
Makes every word count
Concrete fact with descriptive detail
Clarity
Uses accepted abbreviations
Short sentences or phrases
Why Written Reports?
• Compilation of statistical data/research
• Legal documentation (EMS/Fire)
• Record Keeping Regulations
• Justify budget requests, code enforcement,
resource allocation
• Prepare court cases with relevant facts
• Coordinate FD activities
• Evaluate individual/department performance
Report Writing
and the
Law
Legal Definitions
Duty
Breach of Duty
Standard of Care
Scope of Practice
Negligence
Abandonment
Causation
Damages
Most Litigated Issues in
Fire/EMS
Termination Issues
Hiring Issues
Medical Malpractice
Sexual/Nonsexual harassment
Civil Rights Violations
Whistle Blower Retaliation
Management Relations with Volunteers
Vehicle Accidents
EMS Liability
Vehicle Accidents
Abandonment
Dropping Patients
Equipment Problems
Patient Care Issues
Confidentiality