S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.2200.2205

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

Section 61-7.2200.2205 - Medication and Fluids for Advanced Life Support Air Ambulances. (II)

A. The EMS Agency shall ensure medications and fluids approved by the Department for possession and administration by Paramedics and specified by the Medical Control Physician are carried on the Air Ambulance. The EMS Agency shall ensure that medications not included on the approved medication list for Paramedics are only carried on board the Air Ambulance if the EMS Agency has a written Protocol that includes delineation of administration only by a registered nurse or physician.

B. The EMS Agency shall ensure on each Air Ambulance:

1. All Medications are easily accessible;

2. Controlled substances are in a double locked system and kept in a manner consistent with state and federal controlled substances laws and regulations;

3. Storage of medications allows for protection from extreme temperature changes within the U.S. Pharmacopeia guidelines, if environment deems it necessary; and

4. If there is a refrigerator on the Air Ambulance for medications, a temperature monitoring and tracking policy is established and implemented, and the refrigerator is used and labeled "for medication use only."

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.2200.2205

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