AMC1 SPA.HEMS.135(a) HEMS medical passenger and other personnel briefing

• ED Decision 2015/022/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

AMC1 SPA.HEMS.135(a) HEMS medical passenger and other personnel briefing ED Decision 2015/022/R HEMS MEDICAL PASSENGER BRIEFING The briefing should ensure that the medical passenger understands his/her role in the operation, which includes: (a) familiarisation with the helicopter type(s) operated; (b) entry and exit under normal and emergency conditions both for self and patients; (c) use of the relevant on-board specialist medical equipment; (d) the need for the commander’s approval prior to use of specialised equipment; (e) method of supervision of other medical staff; (f) the use of helicopter inter-communication systems; (g) location and use of on board fire extinguishers; and (h) the operator’s crew coordination concept including relevant elements of crew resource management. AMC1 SPA.HEMS.135(a) HEMS medical passenger and other personnel briefing ED Decision 2015/022/R HEMS MEDICAL PASSENGER BRIEFING The briefing should ensure that the medical passenger understands his/her role in the operation, which includes: (a) familiarisation with the helicopter type(s) operated; (b) entry and exit under normal and emergency conditions both for self and patients; (c) use of the relevant on-board specialist medical equipment; (d) the need for the commander’s approval prior to use of specialised equipment; (e) method of supervision of other medical staff; (f) the use of helicopter inter-communication systems; (g) location and use of on board fire extinguishers; and (h) the operator’s crew coordination concept including relevant elements of crew resource management. ##### AMC1 SPA.HEMS.135(a) HEMS medical passenger and other personnel briefing *ED Decision 2015/022/R* **HEMS MEDICAL PASSENGER BRIEFING** The briefing should ensure that the medical passenger understands his/her role in the operation, which includes: (a) familiarisation with the helicopter type(s) operated; (b) entry and exit under normal and emergency conditions both for self and patients; (c) use of the relevant on-board specialist medical equipment; (d) the need for the commander’s approval prior to use of specialised equipment; (e) method of supervision of other medical staff; (f) the use of helicopter inter-communication systems; (g) location and use of on board fire extinguishers; and (h) the operator’s crew coordination concept including relevant elements of crew resource management.