Risk Management
Risk Management is the most important thing we do as leaders and instructors. This page will be your guide. Whether it's preparing for an emergency, responding to one, or dealing with the aftermath, the Risk Management tile will have all the information you need to make it through any crisis.
Know what to do in case of the following emergencies. If you are unsure, review the content in the State Trip Leader Manual chapter 6.
Emergency Forms
In the event of an emergency during a led CMC trip, the leader should contact the appropriate authorities immediately. The CMC should also be contacted as soon as possible.
- The Colorado Mountain Club Emergency Action Plan (EAP) provides specific information on contacting the CMC and how the CMC will respond.
- This CMC Emergency Contact Card can be printed out and carried by CMC leaders. It contains a condensed set of instructions to be followed during an emergency.
- Emergency Communication Procedures for Leaders can be found in this document. Be sure to read up on what the best emergency communication is.
- The CMC emergency number (269-384-1056) is printed at the top of all trip rosters.
- Copies of the Emergency First Aid Checklist and Report Form should be in every leader’s first aid kit. This form provides a simple way to track a patient’s status and hand off that information to medical technicians.
- Please carry a SOAP Note or Emergency First Aid Report Form on all CMC trips. Copies of the Head-To-Toe assessment diagram and checklist, along with the Patient Assessment Form should also be carried for reference in case of a medical incident.
- Report all Incident, Injuries, and Illnesses on this form: Incident/Injury/Illness Report Form.
- NEW! Report on behavioral complaint incidents here: Behavioral Complaint Form.
- The Denver Group’s Safety and Leadership Committee has developed recommended guidelines on determining whether to evacuate a sick or injured participant.
Backcountry Incident Management & First Aid Resources and Procedures - Information and Cards