Section 100163.03 - [Operative 1/1/2025] General Pedrc Requirements(a) A hospital may be designated as a General PedRC by the local EMS agency upon meeting all the following criteria: (1) All designated General PedRCs shall be licensed as a general acute care hospital with a basic or comprehensive Emergency Department permit.(2) Participate with a Comprehensive and/or Advanced PedRC for pediatric emergency education for hospital staff and emergency care providers consistent with the local EMS agency plan for ongoing pediatric education.(3) The emergency department in the hospital shall be able to stabilize critically ill or injured infant, children, and adolescents prior to admission to the PICU or transfer to a Comprehensive PedRC facility.(4) Establish agreements with Comprehensive and/or Advanced PedRCs as approved by the local EMS agency, for education, consultation, and transfer.(5) Establish transfer agreements for pediatric patients needing specialized care, if the specialized care is not available at a Comprehensive, Advanced or General PedRC, such as trauma, burn, spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, and behavioral health.(6) All designated General PedRCs shall have a physician and/or nurse PECC which may be shared with other PedRCs.(7) All designated General PedRCs shall meet the following additional equipment requirements:(A) Neonatal resuscitation equipment, including:1. Pediatric laryngoscope with Miller 0 and 00 blades,2. Size 2.5 and 3.0 endotracheal tubes, and3. Umbilical vein catheters.(b) Additional requirements may be stipulated by the local EMS agency medical director.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100163.03
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107 and 1799.204, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.88, 1797.222, 1798.150, 1798.170, 1798.172 and 1799.204, Health and Safety Code.
1. Renumbering of section 100450.220 to section 100163.03 filed 9-5-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 36).