N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-6.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:40-6.5 - Basic equipment and supplies

(a) When "in-service," each BLS ambulance shall be equipped with the following equipment and supplies:

1. A diaphragm-type stethoscope;

2. An aneroid-type blood pressure manometer and one each adult size cuff, obese adult size cuff and pediatric size cuff;

3. At least four oropharyngeal airways, consisting of one each in large adult, adult, pediatric and infant sizes;

4. Two fluid ounces of glucose in a form easily ingested by mouth;

5. Two cloth blankets and two cloth or disposable sheets at least 60 inches by 80 inches in size;

6. Two penlights suitable for patient examination;

7. Two sets of eye protection or goggles, in addition to any set utilized in the obstetrical emergency delivery kit;

8. Four towels;

9. At least four red "biohazard" type bags utilized for disposal of untreated regulated medical waste. The "biohazard" bags shall meet the requirements set forth at 7:26-3A.11 and shall only be utilized for untreated regulated medical waste materials and shall be disposed of after utilization in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and/or regulations;

10. Respiratory protection masks that are effective in filtering airborne pathogens and at least one box of single-use personal protective gloves that do not allow blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through. Gloves and masks shall meet the standards for personal protective equipment set forth at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1030, incorporated herein by reference, and shall be disposed of after utilization in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and/or regulations;

11. Two sets of personal protective isolation garments, including gowns and masks;

12. Wound dressing and burn treatment supplies, to include:

i. Twelve conforming roller bandages measuring at least three inches wide by five yards long;

ii. Twelve triangular bandages (cravats) measuring at least 36 inches by 36 inches by 51 inches when unfolded;

iii. Four sterile, individually wrapped universal (or multi-trauma) dressings measuring at least nine inches by 30 inches when unfolded;

iv. Twenty-four sterile, individually wrapped gauze pads measuring at least four inches by four inches;

v. Two rolls of medical adhesive type tape;

vi. Four sterile, individually wrapped occlusive dressings or one sterilized roll of aluminum foil;

vii. Two sterile, individually wrapped burn sheets;

viii. One liter sterile saline solution in a plastic container (for flushing injury sites). Saline solution shall be fresh (not expired); and

ix. Trauma or bandage scissors; and

13. A sterile obstetrical emergency delivery kit. The items may be individually wrapped or be contained in a "pack." Any pack shall have an exterior itemized list of contents. The kit shall contain the following items:

i. Four towels;

ii. Twelve sterile gauze compresses measuring four inches by four inches;

iii. Four sterile umbilical cord clamps;

iv. One sterile bulb syringe made of soft rubber (for newborn aspiration);

v. One receiving blanket;

vi. One pair of sterile scissors or a sterile scalpel;

vii. At least one set of eye protection or goggles; and

viii. Four pairs of sterile surgical gloves.

(b) A current copy of the Department's "Pediatric Assessment" chart shall be posted in the patient compartment of each BLS ambulance. Copies of the chart are available from OEMS.

(c) Each BLS ambulance may, within the limits and exclusions set forth in this chapter, be equipped with such other equipment and supplies as the provider deems necessary for the provision of BLS treatment, provided that no equipment or supplies shall be carried that would permit an EMT-Basic to render care beyond his or her scope of practice (for example, rendering advanced life support care) and/or in violation of the New Jersey Medical Practice Act, 45:9-1 et seq.

(d) To the extent possible, all providers should attempt to equip their vehicles with latex-free equipment and supplies in order to accommodate those patients that may have latex allergies.

(e) Expended supplies and/or damaged equipment shall be replaced as soon as possible after utilization. Equipment may be temporarily left on/with a patient, when medically necessary.

(f) Any supplies that have sterility or expiration dates shall not be carried after the date the manufacturer or processor has affixed as the expiration date for the item.

(g) Supplies stored in cabinets shall either be clearly visible through the door of the cabinet or identifiable by a way of a list of contents posted on that cabinet.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-6.5