Section 246-976-001 - PurposeThe purpose of these rules is to implement RCW 18.71.200 through 18.71.215, and chapters 18.73 and 70.168 RCW; and those sections of chapter 70.24 RCW relating to EMS personnel and services.
(1) This chapter establishes criteria for: (a) Training and certification of EMS providers;(b) Licensure and inspection of ambulance services and aid services;(c) Verification of prehospital trauma services;(d) Development and operation of a statewide trauma registry;(e) The designation process and operating requirements for designated trauma care services;(f) A statewide emergency medical communication system;(g) Administration of the statewide EMS/TC system; (h) Development and operation of a statewide electronic EMS data system.(2) This chapter does not contain detailed procedures to implement the state EMS/TC system. Requests for procedures, guidelines, or any publications referred to in this chapter must be obtained from the Office of Community Health Systems, Department of Health, Olympia, WA 98504-7853 or on the internet at www.doh.wa.gov.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-976-001
Amended by WSR 24-15-130, Filed 7/23/2024, effective 9/30/2024Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 11-07-078, § 246-976-001, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11; 00-08-102, § 246-976-001, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and chapters 18.71, 18.73 and 70.168 RCW. 93-01-148 (Order 323), § 246-976-001, filed 12/23/92, effective 1/23/93.