16 Del. Admin. Code § 4301-13.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4301-13.0 - Scope of Practice Expansion13.1 Purpose The environment and the needs of patients who are moving within the health care system are different from those of patients who are being transported into the healthcare system. This section provides a mechanism for expanding the scope of practice of paramedics functioning in the Interfacility transport component of the EMS system in order to meet these needs.
13.2 Limitations 13.2.1 Optional Skills that are approved for use in 'non-911' transport services may be used only in 'non-911' transports.13.2.2 At no time may they be used during '911' transports without BOMP approval.13.3 Review 13.3.1 Proposal 13.3.1.1 A proposal of the new protocol shall be submitted to the State Medical Director's Office from the Organization's Medical Director. The proposal shall include a description of the skill, procedure, or medication, a description of the need and any supporting documentation, the training that will be required and the credentials of the person or agency that will providing it, and the methods that will be used to evaluate proficiency.13.3.2 Protocol Review Process 13.3.2.1 The State Medical Director will review the proposal and have the option of setting up a meeting with the writer to discuss the proposal.13.3.2.2 If the proposal is denied, the State Medical Director will notify the Organization of the denial in writing with the reasons for denial or,13.3.2.3 The State Medical Director will attach a recommendation to it and forward the request to the Board of Medical Practice (BOMP).13.3.2.4 The BOMP will review the proposal and determine whether the proposed skill, procedure, or medication will be added to the Delaware Standing Orders as an 'Optional ALS Skill'.16 Del. Admin. Code § 4301-13.0