16 Del. Admin. Code § 4302-10.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4302-10.0 - Ems System Integration10.1 The air medical service shall be integrated with and communicate with other public safety agencies, including ground emergency service providers. This must include participation in regional quality assurance reviews, regional disaster planning and mass casualty incident drills.10.2 The air medical service must interface (through telephone calls and outreach programs) with existing communications centers, public safety and law enforcement agencies, as well as with local off-line medical directors, as appropriate for prehospital ALS missions.10.3 The air medical service must ensure continuity of care and expeditious treatment of patients by utilizing state EMS medical protocols and procedures, whenever applicable.10.4 All 911 missions must utilize the Delaware paramedic standing orders and (in-state) Delaware Certified Medical Control physicians for on-line Medical Control.10.5 The air medical service shall facilitate integration of all emergency services and transport modalities by supporting joint continuing education programs and operational procedures for: 10.5.1 Disaster response/triage.10.5.2 Interface of the air medical team with other regional resources.10.5.3 Safety program consisting of patient preparation and personal safety around the aircraft to include landing zone (LZ) designation for rotary wing services.10.5.4 Patients considered appropriate for transport by the air medical service.10.6 The service shall promote a timely feedback to referring agency, facility or physician about patient outcome and treatment rendered before, during, and after transport where appropriate.10.7 The flight service shall provide a planned, structured safety program to public safety/ law enforcement agencies and hospital personnel who interface with the air medical service which includes: 10.7.1 Landing zone designation and preparation.10.7.2 Personal safety in and around the helicopter for all ground personnel.10.7.3 Procedures for day/night operations, conducted by the air medical team, specific to the aircraft: 10.7.3.1 High and low reconnaissance.10.7.3.2 Communication and coordination with ground personnel.10.7.3.3 Approach and departure path selection.10.7.3.4 Procedures for the pilot to ensure safety during ground operations in the landing zone with or without engines running.10.7.3.5 Procedure for the pilot to have ground control during engine start and departure from a landing site.10.8 The service shall maintain records of initial and recurrent training provided by the air medical service to prehospital referring and receiving ground support personnel.16 Del. Admin. Code § 4302-10.0
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