Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.01.02.010

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 16.01.02.010 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS A THROUGH B

In addition to definitions under Section 56-1012, Idaho Code, the following definitions apply:

01.911 Call. Any request for emergency services that is received or dispatched by a CECS or PSAP, regardless of the method the request was received.

02.911 Response Transport Service. An ambulance service type that licenses an agency to provide emergency medical care at emergency scenes, during transports or transfers, and has the primary responsibility of responding to 911 calls dispatched by a CECS or PSAP within a specified geographical area.

03.911 Response Non-Transport Service. A non-transport service type that licenses an agency to provide emergency medical care at emergency scenes but does not transport patients and has the primary responsibility of responding to 911 calls dispatched by a CECS or PSAP within a specified geographical area.

04.Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). A person who:

a. Has met the qualifications for licensure under Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and IDAPA 16.01.07, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Personnel Licensing Requirements";

b. Is licensed by the EMS Bureau under Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code;

c. Carries out the practice of emergency medical care within the scope of practice for AEMT determined by the EMSPC under IDAPA 16.02.02, "Idaho Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physician Commission"; and

d. Practices under the supervision of a physician licensed in Idaho.

05.Advanced Life Support (ALS). The provision of medical care, medication administration and treatment with medical devices that correspond to the knowledge and skill objectives in the Paramedic curriculum currently approved by the State Health Officer and within the scope of practice under IDAPA 16.02.02, "Idaho Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physician Commission," by persons licensed as Paramedics by the EMS Bureau.

06.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. A person who meets the requirements and is licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse under Sections 54-1401 through 54-1418, Idaho Code.

07.Advertise. Communication of information to the public, institutions, or to any person concerned, by any oral, written, graphic means including handbills, newspapers, television, radio, telephone directories, billboards, or electronic communication methods.

08.Affiliation. The formal association that exists between an agency and licensed personnel who appear on the agency's roster, which includes active participation, collaboration, and involvement. Affiliation can be demonstrated by the credentialing of licensed personnel by the agency medical director.

09.Affiliating EMS Agency. The licensed EMS agency(s) under which licensed personnel are authorized to provide patient care.

10.Air Ambulance. Any privately or publicly owned fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft used for, or intended to be used for, the transportation of persons experiencing physiological or psychological illness or injury who may need medical attention during transport. This may include dual or multipurpose vehicles that comply with Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and specifications under IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements."

11.Air Medical Service. An agency licensed by the EMS Bureau that responds to requests for patient care and transportation from hospitals and EMS agencies using a fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft.

12.Air Medical Transport Service. An air medical service type that licenses an agency to provide air medical response and transport of patients from an emergency scene, and hospital-to-hospital transfers of patients utilizing an air ambulance.

13.Air Medical Rescue Service. An air medical service type that licenses an agency to provide air medical response and transport of patients from an emergency scene to a rendezvous with air medical transport or ground transport ambulance services.

14.Air Medical Response. The deployment of an aircraft to respond to an emergency scene for the purpose of patient treatment and transportation.

15.Ambulance. Any privately or publicly owned motor vehicle, or nautical vessel, used for, or intended to be used for, the transportation of sick or injured persons who may need medical attention during transport. This may include dual or multipurpose vehicles that comply with Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and specifications under IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements."

16.Ambulance-Based Clinicians. Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are licensed under Sections 54-1401 through 54-1418, Idaho Code, and Physician Assistants who are licensed under Sections 54-1801 through 54-1841, Idaho Code.

17.Ambulance Certification. Designation issued by the EMS Bureau to a licensed EMR indicating that the EMR has completed ambulance certification training, examination, and credentialing as required by the EMS Bureau. The ambulance certification allows a licensed EMR to serve as the sole patient care provider in an ambulance during transport or transfer.

18.Ambulance Service. An agency licensed by the EMS Bureau and operated with the intent to provide personnel and equipment for medical treatment at an emergency scene, during transportation or during transfer of persons experiencing physiological or psychological illness or injury who may need medical attention during transport.

19.Ambulance Service Type. An agency that is licensed as an ambulance service is intended for patient transport or transfer.

20.Applicant. Any organization that is requesting an agency license under Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and KAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements," including the following:

a. An organization seeking a new license;

b. An existing agency that intends to:

i. Change the level of licensed personnel it utilizes;

ii. Change its geographic coverage area (except by agency annexation); or

iii. Begin or discontinue providing patient transport services.

21.Assessment. Patient evaluation by EMS licensed personnel intending to provide treatment or transportation to that patient.

22.Basic Life Support (BLS). The provision of medical care, medication administration, and treatment with medical devices that correspond to the knowledge and skill objectives in the EMR or EMT curriculum currently approved by the State Health Officer and within scope of practice under IDAPA 16.02.02, "Idaho Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physician Commission," by persons licensed as EMRs or EMTs by the EMS Bureau.

23.Board. The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.01.02.010

Effective July 1, 2024