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Usage

Introduction

Date of Last Review 5/5/2011
SME:
Financial Operations Job Corrdinator

This topic explains how to:

Checking a vehicle out

Follow these steps to check-out an UTHCPC vehicle for usage:

Step

Action

1

Contact Support Services at extension 741-5948 or 741-8630 to reserve a vehicle.

2

Pick-up keys from Stores Department 15-minutes before departure time.

3

Visually inspect the vehicle for any possible damage.

Is there any damage?

If yes, note the damage in the Transportation Log.

If no, go to Step 4.

4

Does the vehicle have a current State Inspection and Propane Sticker?

If yes, go to Step 5.

If no, report the situation to Transportation/Courier Services and request a different vehicle.

5

Ensure that the propane tank switch is on.

Returning a vehicle

Follow these steps to return an UTHCPC vehicle after usage:

Step

Action

1

Complete the Transportation Log following the instructions on the front cover of the book.

2

Sign and date the Transportation Log.

3

Write the names of any patients or employees you transported on the Transportation Log.

4

Remove all articles of clothing, beverage containers, trash, paper, or other articles from the vehicle.

5

Use this table to determine where to hand in the keys:

IF it is...

THEN give the keys to the...

Normal working hours

Transportation/Courier Services office

Between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

A weekend

A holiday

Switchboard Operator

After 11:00 p.m.

Nursing Supervisor

Who fuels?

Support Services orany driver can fuel UTHCPC vehicles with the assigned card.

When to fuel?

When the guage shows 1/4 of a tank left.

Using a gas card to fuel a vehicle

Follow these steps to fuel an UTHCPC vehicle with gasoline using a gasoline card:

Step

Action

1

Fuel the car using self-service, regular unleaded gasoline only.

2

Log the information on the mileage log in the fuel column.

3

Submit the gasoline card and the receipt to Support Services vehicle coordinator.

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