D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-555

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

Rule 29-555 - MEDICAL CONTROL BASE STATIONS

555.1

The Director may develop the District of Columbia Pre-Hospital Medical Control Base Station Operational Guidelines for Medical Control Base Station Providers (Pre-Hospital Medical Control Guidelines).

555.2

The Director may appoint a medical control review committee to assist in the development, review, and recommendations of the Pre-Hospital Medical Control Guidelines.

555.3

The EMS Officer shall review and the Director shall approve the operational protocols of each Medical Control Base Station prior to its implementation.

555.4

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. 29-555

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.