Section 16.01.03.302 - AMBULANCE SERVICE - PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTSEach ambulance service must ensure that there is one (1) EMS provider providing patient care, not including the driver, on each patient transport or transfer. The crew member providing patient care, at a minimum, must be a licensed EMR with an ambulance certification or a licensed EMT.
01.Emergency Scene ALS. A licensed paramedic must be present whenever ALS services are provided at an emergency scene or during patient transport to a medical facility.02.Interfacility Transfers ALS.a. A licensed paramedic or ambulance-based clinician must provide ALS services during interfacility transfers.b. A BLS or ILS 911 Response Transport Service may conduct ALS interfacility transfers with a licensed paramedic or ambulance-based clinician if equipped with ALS equipment necessary to provide appropriate patient care and ALS interventions.03.Critical Care. A minimum of one (1) credentialed critical care provider and one (1) additional paramedic or ambulance-based clinician are required in the patient compartment during patient transport. Special consideration may be given for the second provider based on a specific specialized patient need.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.01.03.302