What steps should be taken after involvement in an EVD crash?

• A. Stop, render aid if needed, notify the supervisor and law enforcement, preserve evidence, and file an incident report per policy.
• B. Continue to the next call to save time.
• C. Only notify the supervisor, then return to service.
• D. Call family members of involved persons.

Answer: (A)

When something like an EVD crash happens, the priorities are safety, patient care, and proper documentation. The best course is to stop at the scene, render aid if needed, notify the supervisor and law enforcement, preserve evidence, and file an incident report per policy. Stopping immediately helps keep the scene under control and reduces further risk to you and others. Rendering aid, if needed, fulfills your duty to provide care and can help stabilize any injuries. Notifying the supervisor and law enforcement ensures the incident is officially reported and that appropriate response and investigation can occur. Preserving evidence is important for a clear record of what happened and supports the investigation and any follow-up actions. Filing an incident report per policy creates the formal documentation the department and authorities rely on for accountability and compliance.

Choosing to continue to the next call ignores safety and may hinder the response and investigation. Notifying only the supervisor and returning to service misses the critical step of care and documentation. Contacting family members is not part of the incident protocol and can violate privacy and procedures.