D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-506

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 29-506 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCIES: STORAGE OF LINENS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

506.1

An Emergency Medical Services Agency shall supply adequate, clean, and enclosed storage space for linens, equipment, and supplies at each place of operation. The storage shall be maintained as follows:

(a) An area used for storing equipment or supplies shall be kept neat, clean, and sanitary;

(b) When the Emergency Medical Services Agency is operating an ambulance, an area used for storing linens shall be kept neat, clean, and sanitary;

(a) Soiled supplies and used disposable items shall be stored or disposed of in plastic bags, covered containers, or compartments provided for this purpose; and

(d) Regulated waste shall be stored in a red or orange bag or container clearly marked with a biohazard label.

506.2

An area used for storing medications and administration devices shall comply with the applicable drug or device manufacturer's recommendations for climate-controlled storage.

506.3

Narcotics and other controlled substances shall be stored and maintained in accordance with District and federal laws and regulations.

506.4

Medications and medication kits shall not be maintained past their expiration date.

506.5

Medications and medication kits shall be removed from vehicles and stored in a properly maintained and locked secure area when the vehicle is not in use, unless the ambient temperature of the vehicle's medication storage compartment is maintained in accordance with the Department of Health's (DOH) climate requirements.

506.6

Medication and medication kits shall be stored in the vehicle in accordance with § 511 of this chapter.

506.7

An Emergency Medical Services Agency, in addition to other applicable regulatory reporting requirements, shall notify the Director in writing of any diversion, loss, theft, or tampering with any controlled substance, medication delivery system, or other regulated medical device from the agency's facility or vehicle. Notification shall be made no later than seventy-two (72) hours after the discovery of the occurrence.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-506

Rules of the Board of Public Welfare issued July 28, 1950; as amended on September 29, 1950; and by Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 8542 (December 4, 1998); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16569 (December 6, 2013)

Authority: Section 24 of the Emergency Medical Services Act of 2008 (Act), effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-357; D.C. Official Code § 7-2341.23 (2012 Repl.)); and Mayor's Order 2009-89, dated June 1, 2009.