N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-3.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:41-3.20 - Communications performance standards

(a) All communications equipment utilized for the purpose of medical command shall:

1. Provide for clear, concise voice communications between the medical command physician and the crewmembers;

2. Provide adequate coverage to the vehicle's service area; and

3. With respect to MICUs and AMUs only, produce an auditable recording of the conversation and electrocardiogram tracings at least 90 percent of the time.

(b) With respect to MICUs and AMUs only, all equipment utilized for obtaining medical command shall meet the standards set forth at 8:41-3.22 in regard to the production of voice recordings and the ability to send telemetered electrocardiogram tracings.

(c) Each provider shall provide for the repair and maintenance of all communications equipment. In the event that medical communications or dispatch equipment fails, the provider shall:

1. Immediately provide alternate communications equipment to allow contact with the medical command physician or arrange for another medical command site to provide medical command to the crewmembers; and

2. Notify the Department if the outage lasts longer than three hours.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-3.20