D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-10499
When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
Accrual Method of Accounting - A method of accounting where revenue is recorded in the period earned, regardless of when collected and expenses are recorded in the period incurred, regardless of when paid.
Advanced Life Support - Special services designed to provide definitive prehospital emergency medical care, such as, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, advanced airway management, intravenous therapy, administration with drugs and other medicinal preparations, and other specified techniques and procedures.
Basic Life Support - Emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures to maintain life without invasive techniques.
Cost Allocation Plan - Shall have the same meaning as set forth in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 Section 27.
Cognizant Agency - Shall have the same meaning as set forth in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 Section 19.
Direct Costs - Costs incurred for the sole objective of meeting emergency medical transportation requirements or delivering covered medical transport services, such as unallocated payroll costs for the shifts of personnel, medical equipment and supplies, professional and contracted services, travel, training, and other costs directly related to the delivery of covered medical transport services.
Dry Run - Services (basic and advanced life support services) provided by the eligible provider to an individual who is released on the scene without transportation by ambulance to a medical facility.
Indirect Costs - Costs incurred for a common or joint purpose benefitting more than one District entity which are allocated using an agency-approved indirect rate or an allocation methodology.
Reporting Period - The span of time from which financial information is gathered to be recorded in cost reports; typically October 1 through September 30 of each District of Columbia fiscal year.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-10499