Section 172-11-002 - DEFINITIONSFor purposes of these regulations, definitions in the Uniform Credentialing Act, the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act, 172 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) 10, 12, and 13, and the following definitions are hereby adopted.
002.01COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDER. Community paramedic who has a current license as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency care technician, emergency medical technician - intermediate, or a paramedic and holds a license to practice as a community paramedic.002.02DIRECT SUPERVISION. The supervisor is present with the patient visually monitoring, providing verbal direction, and overseeing patient care that is being provided by temporary licensee.002.03EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE INSTRUCTOR. An individual who has a current license to practice as an emergency medical service instructor.002.04NATIONAL CONTINUED COMPETENCY PROGRAM. A program developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians to ensure evidenced based continuing education for emergency care providers. As of the effective date this chapter, the National Continued Competency Program level requirements are adopted as part of the continuing competency requirements for renewal of emergency care provider licenses. A copy of the National Continued Competency Program is available on the Department's website or by contacting the Department at 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska.002.05NON-VISUALIZED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT. The insertion of a supraglottic airway device without visualization of airway anatomical structures and the removal of airway adjuncts as the sole means to provide for a patent airway.002.06SUPERVISOR. An individual who is a licensed emergency care provider, licensed healthcare practitioner or under the direction of a registered nurse, with an unencumbered license and is the same or higher level as the temporary licensee and is responsible for holders of temporary licenses.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 11, § 002
Amended effective 7/20/2020Amended effective 7/15/2023