SPA.HEMS.135 HEMS medical passenger and other personnel briefing

(a) Medical passenger . Prior to any HEMS flight, or series of flights, medical passengers shall have been briefed to ensure that they are familiar with the HEMS working environment and equipment, can operate on-board medical and emergency equipment and can take part in normal and emergency entry and exit procedures.

(b) Ground emergency service personnel . The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that ground emergency service personnel are familiar with the HEMS working environment and equipment and the risks associated with ground operations at a HEMS operating site.

(c) Medical patient . Notwithstanding CAT.OP.MPA.170, a briefing shall only be conducted if the medical condition makes this practicable.