Section 100079.01 - [Operative 1/1/2025] Advanced EMT Service Provider(a) A LEMSA with a LALS system, shall establish policies and procedures for the approval, designation and evaluation through its EMSQIP of Advanced EMT service provider(s). These policies and procedures shall include provisions requiring an Advanced EMT to be affiliated with an approved Advanced EMT service provider in order to perform the scope of practice specified in this Chapter.(b) An approved Advanced EMT service provider shall:(1) Provide emergency medical service response on a continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day basis unless otherwise specified by the LEMSA, in which case there shall be adequate justification for the exemption (e.g., lifeguards, ski patrol personnel, etc.).(2) Have and agree to utilize and maintain telecommunications as specified by the LEMSA.(3) Maintain a drug and solution inventory, basic and LALS medical equipment and supplies as specified by the LEMSA.(4) Have a written agreement with the LEMSA to participate in the LALS program and to comply with all applicable State regulations, and local policies and procedures, including participation in the LEMSA's EMSQIP as specified in Section 100076.06.(5) Be responsible for assessing the current knowledge of their Advanced EMTs in local policies, procedures, and protocols and for assessing their Advanced EMTs skills competency.(c) No Advanced EMT service provider shall advertise itself as providing ALS or Paramedic services unless it does, in fact, routinely provide ALS or Paramedic services on a continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day basis and meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.(d) For Advanced EMT service providers, no responding unit shall advertise itself as providing ALS services unless it does, in fact, provide ALS services and meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.(e) The LEMSA may deny, suspend, or revoke the approval of an Advanced EMT service provider for failure to comply with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100079.01
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107 and 1797.171, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.2, 1797.82, 1797.171, 1797.178, 1797.180, 1797.204 and 1797.218, Health and Safety Code.
1. Renumbering of former chapter 3, article 5 (sections 100126-100128) to chapter 3.2, article 5 (sections 100079.01-100079.03) and renumbering of section 100126 to section 100079.01, including amendment of subsection (b)(4), filed 9-5-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 36).