Section 836IAC1-11-3. Emergency medical services nontransport provider organization operating procedures

   Each basic life support nontransport provider organization shall do the following:

(1) Provide and maintain a communication system that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in 836 IAC 1-4. The basic life support nontransporting vehicles are not required to be equipped with the Indiana Hospital Emergency Radio Network frequency (155.340 MHZ) as specified in 836 IAC 1-4-2(c)(2).

(2) Follow the rigid sanitation procedures listed in 836 IAC 1-1-8.

(3) Conduct quarterly audit and review under 836 IAC 1-1-6.

(4) Secure a medical director. The duties and responsibilities of the medical director are as follows:

(A) Provide liaison between the local medical community and the emergency medical services provider organization.

(B) Assure compliance with defibrillation training standards and curriculum established by the commission.

(C) Monitor and evaluate the day-to-day medical operations of the emergency medical service provider organization.

(D) Assist in the continuing education programs of the emergency medical service provider organization.

(E) Provide technical assistance concerning the delivery of automated defibrillation and other medical issues.

(F) Provide individual consultation to the emergency medical personnel affiliated with the emergency medical services provider organization.

(G) Participate in the audit and review of cases treated by the emergency medical defibrillation personnel of the emergency medical service provider organization.

(H) Assure compliance with approved medical standards established by the commission performed by the provider organization.

(I) Establish protocols for automatic defibrillation, airway management, and medication administration as approved by the commission.

(J) Provide liaison between the:

(i) emergency medical service provider organization;

(ii) emergency medical service personnel; and

(iii) hospital;

in regards to communicable disease testing under IC 16-41-10.

(5) Maintain accurate records under 836 IAC 1-1-5.

(6) Employ at least one (1) certified individual trained in the use of the automated defibrillator. Only trained personnel shall use an automated defibrillator.

(7) Comply with rule 1 of this chapter [sic].

(Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; 836 IAC 1-11-3; filed May 15, 1998, 10:25 a.m.: 21 IR 3888; filed Jun 30, 2000, 4:18 p.m.: 23 IR 2729; filed Apr 4, 2002, 9:15 a.m.: 25 IR 2510; filed Jun 11, 2004, 1:30 p.m.: 27 IR 3527; filed Jul 31, 2007, 10:01 a.m.: 20070829-IR-836060011FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2010, 8:07 a.m.: 20100825-IR-836100267RFA; readopted filed Oct 31, 2016, 1:48 p.m.: 20161130-IR-836160328RFA)