1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-16.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 710-16.0 - Compliance16.1 The owner or registered agent of every BLS ambulance service provider shall provide ambulance service in accordance with the requirements set forth in these regulations and the contractual agreements established as a BLS ambulance service provider and filed with the Commission. The Commission shall have the authority to issue corrective orders, cease and desist orders, and suspend or revoke a BLS ambulance service provider's license and permit or permits.16.2 Every BLS ambulance service provider shall maintain the required equipment and supplies as specified by the Commission.16.2.1 Every BLS ambulance service provider shall provide full and unimpeded access to all buildings that house apparatus requiring inspection.16.2.2 Any BLS ambulance provider that refuses to grant access to Commission Investigators for inspection of apparatus shall have their ambulance permit temporarily suspended until access is granted.16.2.3 After a BLS ambulance provider has received a temporary suspension for impeding access to their apparatus, they will be required to present the apparatus in question to the Fire Commission office in Dover for inspection.16.2.4 Violations of subsection 16.2 shall require corrective action as defined in subsection 16.2.6 with the exception of those violations which represent an imminent danger to the public.16.2.5 For those violations of subsection 16.2 representing an imminent danger to the public, the Commission or a designated agent shall issue and deliver an order to cease and desist any further BLS ambulance service until such time as the violation has been verified as being corrected and corrective measures accepted by the Commission or designee.16.2.6 Equipment Deficiency Classifications and Corrective Action 16.2.6.1 Critical. The BLS ambulance service provider shall be immediately notified and the unit is placed out-of-service until the deficiency is corrected and a re-inspection has occurred.16.2.6.2 Cautionary. The BLS ambulance service provider shall be immediately notified and the violation or violations shall require correction within 5 working days of receipt of notice. All corrections shall require validation by the Commission or a designee. If not corrected within 5 working days, the unit must be placed out-of-service.16.2.6.3 Watchful. The BLS ambulance service provider shall be immediately notified that the deficiency must be corrected at the next restocking or shift change.16.3 A BLS ambulance service provider may have its license or permit or permits or both revoked, placed on probation or suspended for consistently failing inspections, including failing to maintain the required equipment list. A provider may also be disciplined where the provider has:16.3.1 Violated or aided or abetted in the violation of any provision of these regulations or orders issued by the Commission or its designee;16.3.2 Practiced any fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in obtaining or renewing a BLS ambulance service permit;16.3.3 Demonstrated gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in providing BLS ambulance service;16.3.4 Engaged in any unfair or deceptive trade practices;16.3.5 Violated any contractual agreement related to providing BLS ambulance service;16.3.6 Violated any protocols;16.3.7 Failed to comply with Commission required QA/QI programs;16.3.8 Continuously maintained unsafe, unsanitary, or improperly equipped vehicles. The Commission may require mechanical repair when patient care safety is a concern. At the request of the Commission's designee, BLS providers shall provide the Commission with mechanical reports at their expense clearing the ambulance for patient transport. The unit may be taken out of service until the report is provided to the Commission's designee.16.4 Discontinuation of BLS Ambulance Service. Any BLS ambulance service provider desiring to terminate BLS ambulance service in the State must notify the Commission immediately of their intentions to terminate service.1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-16.0
17 DE Reg. 982 (4/1/2014)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/1/2020)
28 DE Reg. 41 (7/1/2024) (Final)