Rule 511-9-2-.01 - Purpose(1) These rules establish standards for Ground Ambulance services, Air Ambulance Services, Medical First Responder Services, Neonatal Transport Services, designation of Specialty Care Centers and base station facilities, statewide and regional advisory councils, training and licensing requirements for Medics, EMS Instructor licensing, EMS Instructor/Coordinator licensing, and course approval requirements for Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic training programs, and others as may be related to O.C.G.A. Chapter 31-11.(2) The Director or Medical Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma has the authority to waive any rule, procedure, or policy in the event of a public health emergency, disaster, or state of emergency in order to provide timely critical care and transportation to the injured or ill. Such waiver shall be in writing and filed with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-9-2-.01
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-3, 31-2A-6, 31-11-5.
Original Rule entitled "Purpose" adopted. F. December 14, 2011; eff. January 3, 2012.Amended: F. Sep. 29, 2021; eff. Oct. 27, 2021, as specified by the Agency.