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Chief Oliveira apologized to Ms. Stueber. His reports found that the individual <br />involved was a recruit. The recruit was in EMT training and was not familiar <br />with the procedure of giving the medication to a family member and having <br />them take it to the hospital. The recruit admitted to putting the medication in <br />his pocket and intended to leave it with the hospital staff. After returning to <br />the Fire Station, he realized that it was still in his possession. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the HCFD€s policy encourages medication to be <br />brought with the patient€s family. The HCFD will be emphasizing this policy <br />with personnel. <br />Commissioner Kudlo asked if there was a location at the station where <br />medication could be placed. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that this could be established with each ambulance <br />because they have locked cabinets for narcotics and controlled substances. <br />Commissioner Kudlo suggested that medication be placed in a zip lock bag <br />and labeled with the patient€s name, the EMT€s name, and the amount <br />contained.Theziplockbagshouldthenbelockedupandsomeoneshould <br />be responsible for it. <br />Commissioner Okabe was concerned that the medication was left in the <br />console for several shifts. He recommended that the HCFD review these <br />procedures with the personnel. <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Diane Noda informed the commission that she <br />would be working with Chief Oliveira on these procedures. There is also a <br />need to protect personnel from being falsely accused. <br />Commissioner Hart stated that he worked in this field and understands that <br />the doctors prefer that medications arrive with the patient. This helps <br />familiarize them with another doctor€s prescription. Prescriptions left in the <br />ambulance should be documented in the ambulance report. The Captain who <br />is responsible for that command should be held responsible for the <br />medication and for contacting family members. <br />Commissioner Kudlo was disturbed that the medication was left in the <br />console for two days and the personnel didn€t do anything about it. The <br />report showed there was a third bottle. Ms. Stueber€s mother was missing <br />two bottles. Therefore, someone else is missing his or her medication. This <br />shows a pattern and the need to tighten up on procedures. <br />Commissioner Browne asked if the Captains on the three shifts were aware of <br />the medication in the ambulance. <br />4 <br /> <br />