ELM Revision: Medical Emergencies – Immediately contact 911

Posted on May 13, 2015May 13, 2015 by 21cpw

Effective May 14, 2015, the Postal Service™ is revising the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) to update the section covering Medical Emergencies. Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 8 Safety, Health, and Environment 86 Occupational Health Services 866 Medical Emergencies [Add new 866.1 and renumber current section 866.1 as new 866.2 to read as…

USPS OIG Audit Report: 911 Emergency Services Policy

Posted on March 20, 2015March 20, 2015 by 21cpw

Audit Report – HR-MA-15-003 – 03/17/2015 Conclusion The Postal Service’s emergency services procedures are inconsistent and need revision to ensure there is clear and consistent guidance for handling medical emergencies. Current policies could lead to delayed communication with emergency services that may result in longer response times, confusion, and delayed medical treatment, possibly resulting in…