Procedure to be Used in the Event of an Accident
Step 2 - If the doctor advises that evacuation and/or treatment is required, then DAN AP or DAN TravelAssist must be called (DAN Member only)
If the doctor/medic advises that an evacuation is required, then DAN TravelAssist must be called. It is the Member’s responsibility to make this call. However, the consulting doctor/medic may agree to make this call for the Member if requested to do so.
DAN AP can be contacted directly on +61-3-9886 9166 (BH) and +61-3-8508 9958 (AH). TravelAssist can be called by dialling the USA direct on +1-919-684 9111 (or +1-919-684 3483) or by using the international operator to put through a COLLECT call to the USA on 919-684 9111 (or 919-684 3483).
DAN TravelAssist services are provided by an Assistance Company with offices throughout the world. It will make any arrangements to assist in the retrieval or treatment of a DAN Member.
The DAN TravelAssist operator will initially take details of the Member, including name, membership number, description of accident, location and contact numbers. They will also need to know which diving hotline, if any, has been used to provide medical advice so that they can confirm the diagnosis with a dive physician.
DAN TravelAssist will verify the membership, contact the doctor to confirm that evacuation is required, and either arrange or authorise payment for an evacuation. The operator will then continue to liaise with the Member and others involved to facilitate an effective transfer.
Go to Step 1 – Call DAN a DAN Hotline
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