N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-5.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:40-5.2 - Patient restrictions

(a) When "in-service," an MAV may be utilized to provide non-emergency health care transportation to sick, infirm or otherwise disabled persons:

1. Who are under the care or supervision of a physician or other recognized health care provider;

2. Whose medical condition is not of sufficient magnitude or gravity to require transportation in a BLS ambulance, but does require transportation from place to place for medical care; and

3. Whose utilization of an alternate form of transportation, such as taxicab, bus, other public conveyance or private vehicle might create a serious risk to life and health. This shall include those persons who are either ambulatory or wheelchair-bound.

(b) An MAV shall not be utilized to provide transportation to persons who, based upon current medical condition or past medical history, require:

1. Transportation in a prone or supine position (including persons that are bed-or stretcher-bound);

2. Constant attendance due to a medical and/or mental condition;

3. Aspiration or suctioning;

4. Management or observation of intravenous fluids and/or intravenous medications unless:

i. The device is totally self-sufficient, including medication supply and patient interface devices;

ii. The device requires no interaction or intervention by MAV crewmembers; and

iii. The device is of the type approved by the FDA for home administration of medications;

5. An automatic ventilator or whose breathing is ventilator assisted unless:

i. The device is totally self-sufficient (including gas supply and power source);

ii. The device requires no monitoring or interaction by MAV crewmembers; and

iii. The device is of the type approved for home utilization on patients;

6. Pre-hospital basic or advanced life support emergency medical care;

7. A BLS or ALS inter-facility transfer;

8. Treatment in the emergency department of a general hospital (for other than a set appointment or routine non-emergency follow-up care of a previously diagnosed condition);

9. Treatment in, or admission to, the obstetrical unit (labor and delivery suite) or the Intensive and/or coronary care unit of a general hospital; or

10. Transportation in physical behavioral restraints.

(c) Consistent with 8:40-5.3(c), a patient who is receiving oxygen from a portable supply routinely utilized by the patient may be transported in an MAV without the presence of an EMT-Basic, provided that there is no need for the MAV crewmember to monitor, regulate or control the oxygen system.

(d) An MAV shall not carry more than nine passengers at any given time.

(e) An MAV shall not be utilized as a BLS ambulance.

(f) When not "in-service," an MAV may be utilized to provide non-health care services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-5.2