Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 1021.62 - Regional quality improvement programsA regional EMS council, after considering input from participants in and persons served by the regional EMS system, shall develop, update and implement a regional EMS quality improvement program to monitor the delivery of EMS, which addresses, at a minimum, the quality improvement components identified by the Department. A regional EMS council quality improvement program shall:
(1) Conduct quality improvement audits of the regional EMS system including reviewing the quality improvement activities conducted by the EMS agency medical directors and medical command facilities within the region.(2) Have a regional quality improvement committee that, in conjunction with the regional medical advisory committee, shall recommend to the regional EMS council ways to improve the delivery of EMS within the region based upon State and regional goals.(3) Develop and implement a regional EMS quality improvement plan to assess the EMS system in the region.(4) Investigate complaints concerning the quality of care rendered and forward recommendations and findings to the Department.