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consideration for the patients. Chief Oliveira stated that this is commonly <br />done for respiratory and chest complaint cases to check for retractions of <br />the muscles between the ribs. <br />Commissioner Moku asked Chief Oliveira was does PCR mean. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it stood for Patient Care Report which is an <br />electronic document that the paramedic or EMT completes. Chief Oliveira <br />stated that it was discovered during the investigation that a report was not <br />done. <br />Commissioner Lee asked Chief Oliveira to state the standard operating <br />procedures for someone that comes into the station with respiratory <br />problems. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that the personnel would provide aide. MICT David <br />O’Neil was amongst the crew working that day and he would be the <br />individual responsible for the patient, disposition and, if treatment was <br />going to be initiated, he would be responsible for what treatment was <br />initiated as well as for the follow up. The paramedic basically takes <br />charge of the case, will direct the other EMTs or firefighters as far as what <br />you do within the scope of their training and abilities to do. <br />Commissioner Lee asked Chief Oliveira if the Pahoa Fire Station had any <br />other complaints of discrimination. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it has not. <br />Chair Bowles asked Chief Oliveira what does Urticaria mean. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it is hives or rash which would indicate a skin <br />inflammation,hivesor an allergic reaction. <br />Vice Chair Robinson asked Chief Oliveira to clarify that O’Neil was the <br />head MICT. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that he was the only MICT. <br />Vice Chair Robinson asked Chief Oliveira if Brent is the EMT. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that is correct. <br />Vice Chair Robinson noted that the complainant is saying that most of the <br />treatment experience was thru Brent, so why didn’t O’Neil provide that <br />treatment <br />Chief Oliveira asked Mr. Nelson if the personnel were in their uniform or <br />just the blue t-shirts. <br />10 <br /> <br />