Paramedics called at Casino Point - 1/19/08

[STV_Keith]

Wow, hope she'll be back to 100%. Sure rings home now why I took that rescue/EFR/CPR and Dan DEMP classes. I know my instructor and DM's said it would be the most challenging and rewarding classes I'd take, and now I'm starting to see why.

Good job to those on the scene!

 

[Codyjp]

Dr. Bill, that is great news! It thanks for the update and it was great to meet you the other day. I wish i could have stayed around to chat but I had a pressure gauge to break!

 

[tc]

Codyjp, last I heard from the paramedics on Sunday was that she was going to be "fine" at least physically. I believe they said she walked to the helicopter after the chamber ride, although word from the chamber crew would be more accurate than anything I know.

I wasn't working that weekend but HIPAA does apply to us- at least in USC's opinion. That's why you won't hear from the crew. Please don't ask because we're not allowed to comment.

 

[scubapatton]

I was there this past weekend as well - I was next to the stairs and had just come out of the water with my AOW students. EMS was on this like flies on... you get the pic. They did a great job. She had no pulse at one point, but they got her back and took her away. I was surprised at how many people crowded the scene once EMS was there. I told all of my students to pull their gear back from the area before the EMS arrived as others were attending to the new diver - I heard she was in an OW class and the DM popped her reg in as noted. Our group was next to the DM as he was being interviewed. Once EMS arrived, people just kept pushing in. At one point, an EMT had to call out for people to step back. It was handled pretty well. Once talk of her being OK passed around a bit, the somber mood seemed to improve.

 

[scubapatton]

As for the rocks, it definitely is harder now at low tide. I actually was assisting other classes' students to get in and out. Not because the instructors needed it, but because the instructor was in front to help, and having back support helped. The one thing the sudden drop did create though was people putting mask and fins on in not the most convenient place. It took a group of 3 divers about 5-6 minuted just to get into the water from the last step. No complaint since I would not want to rush anyone, but certainly worth timing entry and exits over.

I helped all of my students out by exiting first then walking them through exiting. Finally helping them stand up once on the actual step. I was there last in July and do not remember it being that rough at low tide.. when did the rocks get moved out?

 

[Pearldiver07]

Actually they are minimum standards, not maximum standards.

What Dr Bill was referencing (I believe) was PADI's constant insistence that you only teach TO standards, not beyond. But there's a difference between using amplifying and enhancing information and teaching material beyond the scope of the class or information not relevant to the class.

PADI's concern seems to be that too much side information may well impact the student's ability to retain the key relevent information.

But this is an entirely different and potentially protracted line of posts...

 

[drbill]

I wasn't working that weekend but HIPAA does apply to us- at least in USC's opinion. That's why you won't hear from the crew. Please don't ask because we're not allowed to comment.

I assumed that any details would not be allowed, but was just hoping that a general statement re: her condition ("she's OK") would be. Certainly understand any limits that may have to be imposed on those actually involved in treatment. Good thing I ponly play a doctor on TV... and not a medical one at that!

 

[JodiBB]

I assumed that any details would not be allowed, but was just hoping that a general statement re: her condition ("she's OK") would be. Certainly understand any limits that may have to be imposed on those actually involved in treatment. Good thing I ponly play a doctor on TV... and not a medical one at that!

Unfortunately Bill, anyone who is under HIPAA cannot disclose anything about a patient, even as vague as "she's okay" as that would be admitting she was a patient in the first place and breaks confidentiality laws....

 

[Gombessa]

I guess we'll end up having to wait longer to hear then...

 

[drbill]

Thanks Jodi for the clarification. If the patient's name isn't given how does that violate confidentiality? I don't think any of us need to know who the woman, just that she is OK.