Children's Hospital Boston - CCT Non-injury incident

Date: 11/08/2009 0130 EST

Program: Children's Hospital Boston
	300 Longwood Ave
	FA-610
	Boston, Ma 02115

Model: Ford 350-Medix

Type: Type III

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Road: Clear

Team: EMT driver, CCT nurse, CCT nurse. No injuries reported. 

Description: 
	At approximately 0130 on November 8, 2009, the team was traveling in
	a private ambulance north on route I- 93 in New Hampshire when the
	driver abruptly slowed after he noticed a deer scampering across the
	highway.  The deer's rear end was struck by the front left quarter
	panel of the ambulance, producing a "thump" sound within the cabin.
	The driver immediately pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road
	as the deer hobbled away. All four passengers had their seat belts on
	and all equipment was properly secured at the time of the incident. 
	
	Inspection the ambulance showed it to have a small dent where it
	struck the animal, but otherwise appeared to be mechanically sound. 
	The EMT reported that he had been traveling at approximately 70 MPH.
	He was advised to travel within the speed limit. The call was
	completed without further incident. 
	
	The communications center, private ambulance service, nurse manager,
	and mechanic were all notified at the time of the incident. The safety
	officer and medical director were notified the following morning. The
	incident was reviewed with all parties and the private ambulance
	service.
	

Source: Michael O'Melia RN , Safety Officer

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