N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-6.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:40-6.2 - Patient restrictions

(a) When "in-service," a BLS ambulance may be utilized to provide pre-hospital basic life support emergency medical care, or non-emergency medical care and transportation (including BLS inter-facility transfers) to sick, infirm or otherwise disabled persons who are under the care or supervision of a physician or other recognized health care provider. This shall include those persons who require:

1. Transportation in a prone or supine position;

2. Constant attendance due to a medical and/or mental condition;

3. Aspiration or suctioning;

4. Emergency medical services or other medical services, including, but not limited to, BLS inter-facility transfers;

5. Treatment in the emergency department of a general hospital;

6. Treatment in, or admission to, the obstetrical unit (labor and delivery suite) or the Intensive and/or coronary care unit of a general hospital; or

7. Transportation in physical behavioral restraints.

(b) When "in-service," a BLS ambulance shall not be utilized to provide ALS inter-facility transfers or pre-hospital advanced life support emergency medical care.

(c) When not "in-service" as a BLS ambulance, a vehicle may be utilized as an SCTU or MICU, provided that the vehicle is licensed, staffed and equipped in accordance with the standards for an SCTU or MICU, as applicable, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:41.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-6.2