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SNS Training Video: General Use Bed (GUB) Assembly

SNS Training Video: General Use Bed (GUB) Assembly

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[This training video begins with an image of a fully assemble General Use Bed (GUB). The video provides a visual demonstration and instructions to guide the user through the process of assembling a General Use Bed.]

Male Narrator: The GUB, or General Use Beds are delivered in tri-walls with a red label marked "General Use". These beds are not very difficult to assemble, and can be put together by one person. To assemble the bed:

  1. First unlock the clip located near the top of the frame and open the bed.
  2. Lay the bed face down and raise all three legs so that they're pointing upward.
  3. Now secure the four hinges located at each end of the bedframe. To lock each hinge simply push down, preferably using your foot, or if you choose to use your hand it's good idea to wear gloves avoid scratches, cuts, or other accidental injuries.
  4. Remove the mattress by sliding it out from underneath the bedframe.
  5. Now turn the bed over and place the mattress onto the bedframe. Use the four Velcro fasteners located at each end of the mattress to secure to the bedframe.

[The video ends showing the fully assembled Generally Used Bed (GUB).]

Montaje de cama ajustable de hospital

Montaje de cama ajustable de hospital

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[Este video de capacitación proporciona una demostración visual e instrucciones para guiar al usuario a través del proceso de ensamblaje de una cama de hospital].

Narrador masculino: Las camas ajustables del hospital se entregan en tres paredes con una etiqueta de lectura marcada como "Ajustable en el hospital". Se necesitarán dos personas para armar cada cama. Armar:

  1. Primero retire las camas de la triple pared. Todas las piezas necesarias para el juego están contenidas dentro de la cama.

  2. Coloque la cama de costado con la parte más larga de la cama hacia arriba y las dos correas que sujetan la cama deben estar a la altura del pecho.

  3. Destrabe las correas que se encuentran a cada lado de la cama. Tenga en cuenta que esta cama tiene una parte de estructura y una parte de cama, así que asegúrese de sujetar ambas secciones mientras baja la estructura al suelo.

  4. Levante las patas y luego deslice la bisagra para bloquear el listón en su lugar en las cuatro patas de la cama, esto mantendrá las bisagras bloqueadas y en su lugar.

  5. Ahora retire el colchón deslizándolo desde debajo del marco.

  6. Notarás dos grandes bolsillos debajo de la cama. Esos bolsillos contienen seis piezas, dos de esas piezas son necesarias para completar el montaje de esta cama.

  7. Retire cada pieza y colóquelas a un lado. Al hacer un inventario de estas piezas, notará que tiene:

    1. dos brazos ajustables,

    2. dos portasueros,

    3. una bolsa de gráficos y un

    4. mesa bandeja extraíble.

  8. Ahora, voltee la cama teniendo cuidado de sujetar el ser y el marco mientras lo hace.

  9. Al colocar el colchón, notará que la cama y el colchón tienen seis (6) tiras de velcro que deben alinearse.

  10. Ahora colocaremos los brazos ajustables. Tenga en cuenta que hay dos brazos ajustables y son idénticos. Un lado del brazo ajustable tiene una muesca. La sección del brazo con la muesca se alinea con el marco de la cama. La otra sección encaja en el mecanismo de la lengüeta y, para ello, debe asegurarse de que el pestillo del mecanismo esté contra el marco antes de deslizar el brazo ajustable en su lugar. Esta pieza permite subir y bajar las secciones de la cabecera y los pies de la cama. Si se coloca correctamente, esta sección del ser no debe poder elevarse o bajar sin que se tire del pestillo ajustable. Nota: para liberar el brazo ajustable, debe levantar el pestillo de seguridad.

Esta cama viene con dos portasueros, que se pueden colocar en uno de los tres orificios en la sección de cabecera designada de la cama. Además, con la cama se incluye una bolsa para cartas. Esto puede usarse o no, pero para ensamblarlo, simplemente átelo a cualquiera de los extremos de la cama o al costado de la cama. También hay una mesa de bandeja extraíble incluida con cada cama. Estos se pueden colocar en un par de ubicaciones diferentes. Hay agujeros cerca del pie y la cabecera, o puede colocarlo al final de la cama.

[El video termina con una imagen de una cama ajustable de hospital completamente ensamblada.

SNS Training Video: Hospital Bed Assembly

SNS Training Video: Hospital Bed Assembly

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[This training video provides a visual demonstration and instructions to guide the user through the process of assembling a Hospital Bed Assembly.] 

Male Narrator: The hospital adjustable beds are delivered in tri-walls with a read label marked "Hospital Adjustable". It will take two people to assemble each bed. To assemble:

  1. First remove the beds from the tri-wall. All parts needed for set are contained within the bed. 
  2. Stand the bed up on its side with the longest portion of the bed facing up and the two straps securing the bed should be chest high.
  3. Unlatch the straps which are located on each side of the bed. Please note that this bed has a frame portion and a bed portion so be sure to hold both sections as you lower the frame to the floor. 
  4. Raise the legs then slide the hinge locking the lath in place on all four legs of the bed, this will keep the hinges locked and in place.
  5. Now remove the mattress by sliding it from underneath the frame.
  6. You will notice two large pockets under the bed. Those pockets contain six pieces, two of those pieces are necessary to complete the assembly of this bed.
  7. Remove each piece and place them to one side. When taking inventory of these parts you will notice that you have:
    • two adjustable arms,
    • two IV poles,
    • chart bag and a
    • removable tray table.
  8. Now, turn the bed over being careful to hold the be and the frame while doing so.
  9. In attaching the mattress you will notice that the bed and the mattress both have six (6) strips of Velcro that should line up.
  10. Now we will attach the adjustable arms. Please not that there are two adjustable arms and they are identical. One side of the adjustable arm has a notch. The section of the arm with the notch lines up with the bedframe. The other section fits into the tongue mechanism and to do this you have to be sure that the latch on the mechanism is pulled against the frame before sliding the adjustable arm into place. This piece allows for raising and lowering of the head and foot sections of the bed. If positioned correctly this section of the be should not be able to elevate or lower without the adjustable latch being pulled. Note: in order to release the adjustable arm, you must raise the safety latch. 

This bed comes with two IV poles, which can be placed into one of the three holes at the designated head section of the bed. Also, included with the bed is a Chart bag. This may or may not be used but in order to assemble you simply tie it to either end of the bed or to the side of the bed. There is also a removable tray table included with each bed. These can be placed in a couple of different locations. There are holes near the foot and headboard, or you can set it up at the very end of the bed.

[The video ends with a image of an fully assembled Hospital Adjustable Bed.]

Montaje de cama Westcott​

Montaje de cama Westcott​

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[Este video de capacitación comienza con una imagen de tres (3) camas Westcott completamente ensambladas. El video proporciona una demostración visual e instrucciones para guiar al usuario a través del proceso de ensamblaje de una cama Westcott.]

Narrador masculino: Al igual que los GUB, las camas Westcott se envían en una pared triple con una etiqueta roja marcada "Westcott". Son un poco más complejas de montar que las Camas de Uso General, principalmente por el diseño del marco. Sin embargo, el montaje lo puede realizar una sola persona. Para armar la cama:

  1. Primero retire cada cama de la pared triple y desenganche el clip ubicado cerca de la parte superior de la cama.
  2. Coloque la cama en el piso y levante las partes de las piernas hacia el techo.
  3. Retire el colchón y colóquelo a un lado de la cama.
  4. Nota: The Westcott tiene seis (6) bisagras ... dos en cada extremo y dos en el centro. Asegure las bisagras empujando hacia abajo preferiblemente con el pie, o si elige usar las manos, es una buena idea usar guantes para evitar rasguños, cortes u otras lesiones accidentales.
  5. El Westcot es ajustable y está diseñado para que el marco y la cama estén en dos piezas separadas. Antes de darle la vuelta a la cama, agarre ambas secciones y manténgalas juntas.
  6. Fije el colchón asegurando las correas de velcro al marco. Tenga cuidado de no sujetar la correa a la parte inferior del armazón porque esto impedirá su capacidad para levantar las secciones de la cabeza o los pies de la cama.
  7. La parte de la cabecera de la cama se puede mover a varias posiciones y está equipada con un cordón de seguridad, la parte de los pies de la cama se puede elevar levantándola y extendiendo los dos brazos de plástico ubicados debajo del marco. Extienda completamente ambos brazos y colóquelos en el marco inferior.
  8. Los postes intravenosos de dos piezas están ubicados en el extremo de cada porción de la pierna de la cama. Encaje las dos piezas juntas para completar el ensamblaje. Una vez ensamblado, el portasueros se puede conectar a cualquier lado de la sección de la cabecera del marco de la cama.

[El video termina con una imagen de tres (3) camas Westcott completamente ensambladas].

SNS Training Video: Westcott Bed

SNS Training Video: Westcott Bed

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[This training video begins with an image of three (3) fully assembled Westcott Beds. The video provides a visual demonstration and instructions to guide the user through the process of assembling a Westcott Bed.]

Male Narrator: Like the GUBs, the Westcott Beds are shipped in a tri-wall with a red label marked, "Westcott". These are a little more complex to assemble than the General Use Beds mainly because of the design of the frame. However, assembly can be completed by one person. To assemble the bed:

  1. First remove each bed from the tri-wall and unhook the clip located near the top of the bed.

  2. Place the bed flat on the floor and raise the leg portions toward the ceiling.

  3. Remove the mattress and place to the side of the bed.

  4. Note: The Westcott has six (6) hinges... two on each end and two in the center. Secure the hinges by pushing down using preferably your foot, or if you choose to use your hands, it's a good idea to wear gloves to avoid scratches, cuts or other accidental injuries.

  5. The Westcot is adjustable and is designed so that the frame and bed are in two separate pieces. Before turning the bed over, grab both sections and hold them together.

  6. Attach the mattress by securing the Velcro straps to the frame. Be careful not to secure the strap to the lower portion of the frame because this will impede your ability to lift the head or foot sections of the bed.

  7. The head portion of the bed can be moved to multiple positions and is equipped with a safety cord, the foot portion of the bed can be elevated by lifting it and extending the two plastic arms located under the frame. Fully extend both arms and place them on the bottom frame.

  8. The two piece IV poles are located on the end of each leg portion of the bed. Snap the two pieces together to complete assembly. Once assembled, the IV pole can be attached to either side of the head section of the bed frame.

[The video ends with an image of three (3) fully assembled Westcott Beds.]
 

Video de capacitación de SNS: Operación de transpaletas

Video de capacitación de SNS: Operación de transpaletas

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[Este video de capacitación muestra a una mujer desconocida que usa una transpaleta manual para levantar y mover una paleta grande de materiales de un lugar a otro dentro de un almacén mientras el narrador brinda instrucciones paso a paso sobre cómo operarlo de manera segura.]

Narrador masculino: una transpaleta es un dispositivo simple que permite a una persona levantar y mover cargas paletizadas en distancias cortas. Los gatos de paleta son bastante útiles y se pueden encontrar en la mayoría de los almacenes y en algunos sitios de construcción. Son más baratos y fáciles de operar que los montacargas, generalmente son más seguros que el trabajo manual. La mayoría de los gatos de paleta pueden levantar un poco más de 7,000 libras. Sin embargo, las unidades que se encuentran en nuestro FMS tienen una capacidad de cincuenta y quinientas (5.500) libras. Las transpaletas vienen en dos variantes: manuales y eléctricas. Esta formación se centrará en el uso operativo de una transpaleta manual. Esta formación se centrará en el uso operativo de una transpaleta manual.

Para utilizar una transpaleta, siga estos pasos:

  1. Primero, busque la palanca de liberación que normalmente se encuentra en el medio del mango redondeado.

  2. Colóquese frente al mango y empuje la palanca pequeña hacia arriba. Esto permite que las horquillas de la transpaleta desciendan a su posición más baja.

  3. Ahora está listo para empujar la transpaleta hacia los artículos que deben moverse. Las transpaletas manuales tienen un método de operación simple de subir / neutral / bajar.

  4. Con las horquillas ya bajadas, deslícelas debajo del palé que planea mover. Asegúrese de empujar las horquillas a lo largo de la parte inferior del palé de modo que las ruedas descansen en el suelo y no en ninguna parte del palé.

  5. Una vez que las horquillas estén colocadas debajo del palé, empuje la palanca de accionamiento hacia abajo y luego comience a bombear la manija hacia arriba y hacia abajo. Debería sentir cierta resistencia y notar que las horquillas levantan lentamente la paleta.

  6. Continúe bombeando el mango varias veces para que la paleta esté claramente separada del piso. Un espacio libre de una pulgada entre el piso y la plataforma suele ser suficiente cuando se mueve una carga.

  7. Para mover una carga, enganche la palanca de accionamiento en la posición neutra o intermedia. Esta posición desengancha el mecanismo de elevación, liberando la manija de la resistencia hidráulica que permite que las horquillas permanezcan en la posición elevada.

Al mover una transpaleta, uno podría preguntarse si es más efectivo empujar o tirar de la carga. La respuesta es simplemente esta; tirar de una transpaleta aumenta las posibilidades de que la paleta lo atropelle si necesita detenerse repentinamente. Al tirar, también aumenta la posibilidad de lesionarse la espalda baja. Por eso, cuando surge la opción de empujar o tirar de una transpaleta, generalmente es más seguro empujarla. Además, al empujar, tiene un mejor control para conducir y maniobrar lejos de obstáculos y las paradas repentinas son mucho más fáciles de manejar.

[El video termina.]

SNS Training Video: Pallet Jack Operation

SNS Training Video: Pallet Jack Operation

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[This training video features an unknown female using a manual pallet jack to lift and move a large pallet of materials from one location to another inside a warehouse while the narrator provides step by step instructions on how to safely operate it.]

Male Narrator: A pallet jack is a simple device that allow a person to pick up and move palletized loads over short distances. Pallet jacks are quite useful and can be found in most warehouses and at some construction sites. They are cheaper and easier to operate than forklifts, are generally safer than manual labor. Most pallet jacks can lift a little more than 7,000 pounds. However, the units found in our FMS have a fifty-five hundred (5,500) pound capacity. Pallet jacks come in two variations: manual and electric. This training will focus on the operational use of a manual pallet jack. This training will focus on the operational use of a manual pallet jack.

To use a pallet jack follow these steps:

  1. First, find the release lever which is typically found in the middle of the rounded handle.
  2. Position yourself in front of the handle and push the small lever up. This allows the pallet jack forks to drop to their lowest position.
  3. Now you are ready to push the pallet jack over to the items that need to be moved. Hand pallet jacks have a simple raise/neutral/lower operating method.
  4. With the forks already lowered slide them underneath the pallet that you're planning to move. Make sure you push the forks all the way through the underside of the pallet so that the wheels are resting on the floor and not on any part of the pallet.
  5. Once the forks are positioned underneath the pallet, push the actuating lever down, then begin pumping the handle up and down. You should feel some resistance and notice the forks slowly lifting the pallet.
  6. Continue pumping the handle several times so that pallet is clearly off the floor. A clearance of one inch between the floor and pallet is usually sufficient when moving a load.
  7. To move a load, engage the actuating lever in the neutral or middle position. This position disengages the lifting mechanism, making the handle free from hydraulic resistance which allow the forks to stay in the raised position.

When moving a pallet jack one might ask if it's more effective to push or pull the load. The answer is simply this; pulling a pallet jack increase the chances of you being run into by the pallet if you need to stop suddenly. By pulling, you also increase the possibility of injuring your lower back. That's why when the choice to push or pull a pallet jack arises, it's generally safer to push it. Also, when pushing you have better control to steer and maneuver away from obstacles and sudden stops are much easier to manage.

[The video ends.]

Dr. Gaither: NDMS Supports Urban Search and Rescue Teams

Dr. Gaither: NDMS Supports Urban Search and Rescue Teams

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Josh Gaither, a Medical Officer with the National Disaster Medical System, is shown in his NDMS uniform. Dr. Gaither begins to speak and the video continues this way the entire time.

My name is Josh Gaither. I'm one of the doctors down here with the Health and Human Services Disaster Medical Assistance Team or DMAT for short.

Our team is a group of physicians nurses and paramedics with a breadth of experience in all kinds of health care settings. We do everything from emergency care to surgical and ICU care. Because of our breadth of experience, we have the ability to operate in a lot of different settings.

For this deployment, one of those possible settings is to deploy in support of the urban search and rescue teams operating along the coastline. Those teams do have medical resources; however, they're limited and our team, having a larger medical complement, can deploy to support those search and rescue teams should they encounter large groups of patients or patients with special needs that require additional care after they've been extracted from the hazardous environment that they've been caught in.

Produced at US taxpayer expense by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

HHS medical teams provide care after Hurricane Michael

HHS medical teams provide care after Hurricane Michael

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[Video begins with Ron Piedrahita, Public Affairs - Health Communications Specialist in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) which is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services speaking outside a mobile medical base in the Panhandle area of Florida. The video continues with interviews of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medical Officers Dr. Paul Biddinger and Dr. Harold Fenster from inside a few of the mobile medical bases.]

Ron Piedrahita: I'm Ron with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hurricane Michael has caused substantial damage to the Panhandle area of Florida and that damage includes several hospitals. HHS has established these mobile medical bases of operation outside of these hospitals to assist them with the medical care that their community needs. They're staffed by medical professionals from the National Disaster Medical System and these teams, Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, come from the country to help communities when the states request that help.

Dr. Paul Biddinger: We're set up in the Dr. parking lot of a hospital that has undergone sever damage in the storm. This hospital and the other hospital are the two hospitals in Panama City and they have lost all of their inpatient care and are trying to stay open with their emergency departments.

Dr. Harold Fenster: He cut himself with the chainsaw. Instead of suturing it closed, we debrided it meaning we took off the dead tissue. We irrigated it with an antiseptic solution and then I'm gonna pack it with a antiseptic solution in gauze.

Dr. Paul Biddinger: Both hospitals have been trying really hard to make sure they serve the community and have kept their emergency departments open, but this is quite a struggle given all of the challenges from the storm. We're here to help them.

[The video concludes with a non-descript background followed by the Department of Health and Human Services logo, caption and voice-over narrative, "Produced at U.S. taxpayer expense by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services."]

2019 Peace Officers Memorial: NDMS Prepares to Provide Behind-The-Scenes Support

2019 Peace Officers Memorial: NDMS Prepares to Provide Behind-The-Scenes Support

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[The 50 second video begins with sound effects as the logo of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is shown first followed by the logo of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness Response (ASPR) captioned "Saving Lives. Protecting Americans." The video continues with comments starting with Kenneth Burchell, Branch Chief - Special Operations, HHS/ASPR followed by Gregory Smith, Team Lead - TacMed, HHS/ASPR at a NDMS training center where training exercises are underway in the background.]

Kenneth Burchell, Branch Chief-Operations, ASPR/HHS: We have the responsibility to make sure all our personnel and teams are prepared to handle any medical emergency they're faced with. To that end, we take every possible opportunity to review and rehearse the latest procedures and techniques to provide the best possible medical care.

Gregory Smith, Team Lead - TacMed, ASPR/HHS: At this station they are re-familiarizing themselves with the equipment found in the NDMS cache. In this particular case they are focusing on the fundamentals of hemorrhage control. In the unlikely event something happens, we want our teams to be ready for anything.

[The video concludes with a non-descript background followed by the Department of Health and Human Services logo, caption and voice-over narrative, "Produced at U.S. taxpayer expense by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services."]
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