Section 100124.01 - [Operative 1/1/2025] Community Paramedicine or Triage to Alternate Destinations Program Approval Process(a) A LEMSA shall submit a written request to the Authority for approval of a community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination program, which shall include the following: (1) Identification of the community need and recommended solutions.(2) All program medical protocols and policies to include but not limited to, data collection, transport, patient safety, and quality assurance/improvement process.(3) All program service provider approval documentation, including written agreements, if any.(4) All relevant alternate destination facility approval documentation, including agreements, if any.(5) All relevant documentation outlining policy for collaboration with public health or community resource entities for DOT and EMS high utilizer programs.(6) Curriculum for program focused training.(b) The Authority shall review a LEMSA's proposed community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination program using procedures consistent with Section 1797.105 of the Health and Safety Code and review the LEMSA's program protocols to ensure compliance with the statewide minimum protocols developed under Section 1832 of the Health and Safety Code.(c) The Authority shall impose conditions as part of the approval of a community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination program that the LEMSA is required to incorporate into its program to achieve consistency with the Authority's regulations and statute.(d) The Authority shall approve or deny in writing the proposed community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination program no later than 30 days after it is submitted by the LEMSA.(e) Approval of community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination program shall be for twelve (12) months from the date of approval. Renewal of the program shall be completed annually through submission of the Community Paramedicine Annex of the EMS plans process found in Section 100117.01 of this Division.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100124.01
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107, 1830 and 1831, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1830, 1831, 1832, 1835 and 1836, Health and Safety Code.
1. Renumbering of section 100190 to section 100124.01, including amendment of subsections (a) and (e), filed 9-5-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 36).