16-163-3 Me. Code R. § A-4

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 163-3-A-4 - Standards

1. An application will not be accepted as complete unless it includes all materials required to be evaluated for licensure. To obtain a new license, an EMD Center applicant must:

A. Apply on forms available from Maine EMS; and

B. Demonstrate to Maine EMS that:

1. The applicant complies with the requirements of 32 M.R.S. §85-A, the Rules, and the Maine EMS-approved Emergency Medical Dispatch Priority Reference System;

2. The applicant can provide the facilities, equipment, and personnel required by these Rules;

3. The applicant has an electronic version of the Maine EMS-approved emergency medical dispatch protocol on each computer used by an emergency medical dispatcher while engaged in emergency medical dispatch. . . In the event of power loss, software failure or as part of continuing education, card sets or other back-up tools, approved by Maine EMS, may be used.

4. The applicant complies with the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement requirements as set forth in the Maine EMS approved Emergency Medical Dispatch Priority Reference System; and

5. The applicant has designated a director of Emergency Medical Dispatch, who shall act as the point of contact for the Emergency Medical Dispatch Center.

6. The applicant must provide a policy addressing situations where an EMS agency is notified of an emergency medical call but does not immediately respond. This policy must include procedures for the Emergency Medical Dispatcher to follow in these situations.

2. An Emergency Medical Dispatch Center license is issued for a period of 24 months unless earlier suspended or revoked. A license may be issued for a shorter period of time if approved by the Board.

3. An Emergency Medical Dispatch Center must demonstrate ongoing compliance with these Rules in order to maintain its license.

16-163 C.M.R. ch. 3, § A-4