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SEL Number: 09ME-01-COTS
Title: Cots


Last Updated: 11/30/2023 2:07:48 PM

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Description: Portable, lightweight structures that are easily assembled to accommodate patients in supine position. Typically used in shelter operations and patient assessment. Includes equipment for individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, such as bariatric cots.

ImportantFeatures: All structures and related materials should be impervious to infectious fluids. Cots should be lightweight, decontaminable, and easy to assemble with minimal personnel.

Operating Considerations: Consider infection control and related maintenance issues; interoperability with other medical equipment (backboards, etc.); storage and transport requirements. Also consider weight (capacity) rating of product, keeping in mind all types of patient sizes/weights, including bariatric patients. See also 08D3-01-BLKT, 09ME-01-SHEL, 09MS-01-LNEN.

Training Requirements: Core Training: ASTM F1031-22, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
450, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
470 (within medical scope of practice).
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day) per certification cycle

Mandatory Standards:

Applicable Standards and References:


MSSL:
  • Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases
  • Bomb Squad
  • Law Enforcement Mobile Field Force
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Pre-Hospital
  • Hospital
  • Public Health
  • Medical Disaster Stockpile
  • Mortuary Operations
  • Mass Care / Shelter