[DVBC] First aid training

[Douglas Bower]

Dave,
 
I don't think anyone was advocating requiring ride leaders to be trained
in first aid.  I do think it would is a good opportunity for the DVBC to
provide training to the general members therefore increasing rider
safety.  After all isn't it in the DVBC's charter to promote safety?  As
far as added liability, providing a nationally recognized training
course doesn't open any organization to liability.  If that were the
case employers, schools and the YMCA wouldn't provide the same training.

 
Doug
 
 
 
 
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I really think that this whole first aid training thing could lead to a
liability nightmare in spite of the Good Samaritan Law.  Once you
require, provide or encourage ride leaders to take any sort of training
courses they could, in the eyes of the law, become professional ride
leaders i.e. held to a higher level of responsibility.  I have long
thought that even the words Ride Leader could be misused because it
infers some responsibility.  We are more like Ride Facilitators - we
plan the ride but everyone is on their own and responsible for
themselves.  When we ride together we are just a bunch of people doing
what we like to do together.  If one of us gets hurt, call the
professionals.  I do think everyone should have at least minimal first
aid training as a matter of course, but the club should stay out of it.
Dave



Douglas Bower wrote: 
Dom,
 
I have always thought everyone should be trained in first aid.  Whether
you are involved in the DVBC or not a good understanding of first aid
can help you throughout your life.  The more riders that are trained in
First Response First Aid the better.  As for liability, the Good
Samaritan Law protests people from liability in the event of a bad
outcome as long as treatment is limited to training.  For example, if
you have been trained in Rescue Breathing you shouldn't be performing an
emergency tracheotomy.
I think the Red Cross has a program that teaches First Aid to
organizations like the DVBC.  I will look it up and see what information
I can come up with.
 
Steve, I hope you are feeling better soon.
 
Doug
 
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Subject: [DVBC] First aid training
 
Good morning, everyone. 
 
As you may know, the DVBC's 2005 Rookie of the Year suffered a fall this
past weekend near Kelly Drive in Phila. According to reports, he
suffered a fractured rib and a broken elbow. If you see this message,
Steve, I hope you recover quickly!
 
We've had similar incidents during the past year where fortunately a
participant of the ride was a physician or other healthcare
professional. But should we count on luck (or a cell phone signal) when
help is needed?
 
A concerned DVBCer has raised a question about first aid training. How
many ride leaders have basic first aid and/or CPR training? Do you think
ride leaders would continue to list club rides if they thought they'd
have to provide first aid to a fallen rider? Or do you think the
liability issues would cause the number of rides to plummet?
 
Many club members have made generous contributions to our Safety Fund. I
think we could put those funds to good use by reimbursing club members
who take a first aid course from a recognized organization. What do you
think?
 
Thanks for your time, and your comments. And remember, be safe out
there!
 
Dom
 
 





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