D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-553

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-553 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH

553.1

The Director may develop the District of Columbia Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Guidelines for Emergency Medical Dispatch Providers (Pre-Hospital EMD Guidelines).

553.2

The Director may appoint an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) review committee to assist in the development, review, and recommendations of the Pre-Hospital EMD Guidelines.

553.3

The EMS Officer shall review and the Director shall approve the EMD protocols of each Emergency Medical Services Agency prior to their implementation.

553.4

The Director may issue an emergency protocol or revision which shall have immediate effect if a delay in the issuance of a protocol, protocol revision, or supplemental protocol would pose a threat to the health and welfare of patients.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-553

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16569 (December 6, 2013)

Authority: Section 24 of the Emergency Medical Services Act of 2008 (Act), effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-357; D.C. Official Code § 7-2341.23 (2012 Repl.)); and Mayor's Order 2009-89, dated June 1, 2009.