N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-9.19

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:41-9.19 - MICU dispatch

(a) Each mobile intensive care program shall utilize a regional dispatch center for the dispatching of its MICUs. All proposed dispatch agreements shall be subject to approval by the Department. The provider shall notify the Department of any proposed change in the dispatch agreement and/or the choice of regional dispatch center at least 14 calendar days prior to implementing any such changes.

(b) The Department shall not approve a mobile intensive care program's choice of regional dispatch center unless that center is capable of providing:

1. Coordinated dispatch activity among various MICUs, BLS ambulances and first responders;

2. Dispatching of MICUs that is in compliance with the service area designations as determined by the certificate of need;

3. Adequate two-way communications coverage to the MICUs that the regional dispatch center serves;

4. Other emergency services that may be required, including coordination of mass casualty incidents and disasters; and

5. Record retention, including a log of all requests received for service, times as recorded by the regional dispatch center, the MICU assigned to the request, requests not assigned to the primary MICU for that area due to the vehicle being unavailable, and voice recording, either digital or analog, of required frequencies as determined by the regional dispatch center and the Department.

(c) A mobile intensive care program may choose a regional dispatch centers that is consortium-based, region-based or county-based.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-9.19