S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.500.501

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

Section 61-7.500.501 - General. (I)

A. The EMS Agency shall ensure an EMT-basic, AEMT, or Paramedic is in the Patient compartment at all times during Patient transport.

B. The EMS Agency may utilize registered nurses and physicians from a transferring or receiving medical facility as Ambulance Attendants to assist EMTs in the performance of their duties during transport when any of the following requirements are met:

1. The required medical care of the Patient is beyond the scope of practice for the certification level of the EMT; or

2. The responsible physician, transferring or receiving, assumes responsibility of the Patient or provides appropriate written orders to the registered nurse for Patient care.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.500.501

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.