S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.500.507

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-7.500.507 - Tiered Response System. (II)

A. An EMS Agency utilizing a tiered response system shall have a dispatch process in place to specifically and reliably identify the acuity of the incoming EMS request to properly triage the response and dispatch the appropriate level of care.

B. The EMS Agency may operate an ALS level-equipped Ambulance with BLS level personnel provided an ALS credentialed responder intercepts the Ambulance.

C. If an ALS responder intercepts a BLS Ambulance, the EMS Agency shall ensure equipment and personnel needed to provide ALS care is transferred and onboard the Ambulance prior to commencing Patient transport.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.500.507

Added by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.