439AWI44-101 — Emergency Services

439AWI44-101 governs procedures for medical and psychiatric emergency services for members at Westover Air Reserve Base.

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  • Publication number: 439AWI44-101
  • Title: EMERGENCY SERVICES
  • Date: 2024-05-31

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It covers emergency medical services, psychiatric emergencies, and injured personnel who do not require ambulance service. The instruction requires specified notifications, transportation arrangements, and reporting within stated timeframes.

Applies to: It applies to all military and civilian members assigned or attached to Westover Air Reserve Base (ARB) including tenant organizations.

Topics covered

  • Emergency medical services
  • Psychiatric emergencies
  • Protective use of restraints
  • Psychiatric evaluation notifications
  • Injured personnel transportation
  • Emergency medical assistance

Questions and answers

Who must be notified first during a psychiatric emergency?

Whether the situation arises during or after normal duty hours, the first responding element to be notified is 439 MSG/CEF at extension 911. (paragraph 2)

Where should a member be transported when danger to self or others is suspected?

Any situation in which danger to self or others is suspected should result in transportation, (designated by social worker/medical representative) of the member to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts, or the closest available emergency department.

When must commanders be notified of a psychiatric emergency?

The 439 AW/CC and 439 AMDS/CC must be notified within 24 hours of any psychiatric emergency.

What happens if a member is transported for psychiatric evaluation?

If a member is transported for psychiatric evaluation, 439 SFS should initiate steps to notify the member’s group commander within 24 hours.

How are injured personnel transported during normal duty hours if ambulance service is not required?

During normal duty hours, injured personnel are transported to the contract medical facility by shop personnel.

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