EMS Procedures - Sections First Responder Procedures Basic Life Support (BLS) Procedures Advanced Life Support (ALS) Procedures First Responder Procedures PR Title Updated FR-010 Tourniquets 04/01/2018 Go to Top BLS Procedures PR Title Updated B-001 Pediatric Assessment Triangle 08/19/2019 B-002 Glasgow Coma Scale (Score) 04/01/2024 B-005 Spinal Motion Restriction (SMR)...

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is dedicated to eliminating childhood lead poisoning and providing a healthy, lead-safe environment where all children can achieve their full potential.  Lead is a toxic heavy metal that has been used in many products, including paint. Lead poisoning is one of the most...

County Requirements The Orange County Well Ordinance (County Ordinance No. 2607) requires that a permit be obtained prior to the construction or destruction of any well. Well permits must be obtained prior to beginning exploratory borings, as well as the construction of wells. Please see the full list of projects...

What is a Cross-Connection? A "cross-connection" is an unprotected actual or potential connection between a potable water system (water that is safe for drinking) and any source or system containing water or other substance that is not safe, wholesome, and fit for human consumption (examples include a cooling system or...

The California Public Records Act requires public agencies to provide access to public records that the agency maintains. Certain information, such as names of complainants, personal medical information, and records regarding ongoing litigation will not be released pursuant to the California Public Records Act and various privacy rules. See below...

NOTE: The APOT time is defined as the time the ambulance wheels stop to the time the patient is transferred from the ambulance gurney to a bed in the emergency department. These times are aggregated and reported at the 90th percentile pursuant to established California State defined standards . Orange...

The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Jail to Community Re-Entry Program (JCRP) is a collaboration between BHS and CHS that serves adults ages 18 and older who are living with mental illness and detained in an Orange County Jail. This CSS-funded program was developed in response to the high rates of...

TEST NAME Toxoplasma IgG Antibody DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CIA) for detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii . SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 1.0 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION: See serology specimen collection guide for...

Meet the Behavioral Health Advisory Board Members Composition of Board Members: One (1) shall be a member of the Board of Supervisors and 14 members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Seven (7) members shall be consumers, parents, spouses, siblings or adult children of consumers who are receiving/have...