Section 836 IAC 3-3-5 - StaffingAuthority: IC 16-31-2-7; IC 16-31-3-20
Affected: IC 4-21.5-1; IC 16-31-3-14
Sec. 5.
(a) Each certified fixed-wing ambulance while transporting an emergency patient shall be staffed by no less than three (3) people and include the following requirements:(1) The first person shall be a properly certified pilot who shall complete an orientation program covering flight and airmedical operations as prescribed by the air-medical director.(2) The second person shall be an Indiana certified paramedic or registered nurse or a physician.(3) The third person shall be any appropriate personnel to properly care for the medical needs of the patient as required on board the fixed-wing aircraft in the patient compartment.(4) All medical personnel on board the aircraft must be trained in air transport problems and principles of flight physiology.(b) The advanced life support fixed-wing air ambulance service provider organization shall notify the agency in writing within thirty (30) days of any change in the advanced life support services provided.(c) Upon suspension, revocation, or termination of a certificate, the provision of advanced life support services shall cease.Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; 836 IAC 3-3-5; filed Oct 11, 1988, 11:05 a.m.: 12 IR 378; filed May 15, 1998, 10:25 a.m.: 21 IR 3928; filed Apr 4, 2002, 9:08 a.m.: 25 IR 2503; filed Feb 20, 2003, 8:00 a.m.: 26 IR 2362; filed Jun 11, 2004, 1:30 p.m.: 27 IR 3560; readopted filed Jul 29, 2010, 8:07 a.m.: 20100825-IR-836100267RFAReadopted filed 10/31/2016, 1:48 p.m.: 20161130-IR-836160328RFAReadopted filed 11/28/2022, 2:51 p.m.: 20221228-IR-836220299RFAReadopted filed 7/24/2024, 3:48 p.m.: 20240821-IR-836230827RFA