Rule 15-12-31-1.5.9 - Infectious disease precaution materialsNOTE: Latex-free equipment should be available. #24068
1. Disposable latex gloves (6 pairs). Gloves shall meet NFPA 1999 requirements.2. Disposable goggles and masks (2 pair) or face shields (4)3. Impervious gown or apron (2) and 2 pair shoe covers.4. Respiratory protection (i.e. N95 or N100 mask) (2)5. Disinfectant for hands (waterless hand cleanser, commercial antimicrobial. May be towelette, spray or liquid.) and equipment.6. Sharps container (see OSHA regulations in Appendix 8) one each, fixed and portable.7. Two leak-proof plastic bags for contaminated or biohazard waste.8. Two disposable rigid non-metallic suction tips with wide bore inside diameter of at least 18 fr.9. Two of each size sterile disposable suction catheters: (2 each - 5-6 fr.); (2 each -8-10 fr.); (2 each - 14-18 fr.)10. One bedpan, one urinal, and at least two emesis basins or bags or commercial equivalent.11.NOTE: In addition to the previously listed BLS regulations, the following additional ALS requirements must be met:a. Only vehicles meeting current state regulations for emergency ambulance classifications may be approved and permitted as ALS vehicles.b. All ALS vehicles shall conform to the advanced equipment guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma, and as may be modified by the State Board of Health.c. If not stored on the ambulance, the equipment and supplies required for advanced life support at the AEMT or Paramedic level, must be stored and packaged in such a manner that they can be delivered to the scene on or before the response of the ALS personnel. This may be accomplished by rapid response units or other non-ambulance emergency vehicles.15 Miss. Code. R. 12-31-1.5.9
ALS services are required to have ALS equipment commensurate with the ALS staffing plan submitted as part of the application for service licensure. #22474