S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.1700.1713

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-7.1700.1713 - Communicable Diseases. (II)

A. The EMS Agency shall ensure that when an Ambulance has been contaminated with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious material (OPIM), to include potential contamination from respiratory droplets if transporting a Patient with signs or symptoms consistent with a respiratory illness of an infectious cause, the vehicle is taken out of service until decontamination is completed.

B. The EMS Agency shall ensure all linen used during any transport is removed from the cot and properly disposed of, or immediately placed in a designated, leak-proof bag or container and sealed until cleaned. The EMS agency shall ensure all used linen is treated as contaminated and handled as per standard precautions.

C. The EMS Agency shall ensure all Patient contact areas, equipment, and any surface soiled during the call is cleaned and disinfected pursuant to Section 1703.C.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.1700.1713

Added by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.