N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-3.1

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

Section 8:41-3.1 - Minimum crewmember requirements

(a) Each MICU and SCTU crewmember that is operating the vehicle shall possess a valid driver's license, as required by 39:3-10. Each person piloting an AMU shall possess a valid pilot's license as issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. Licenses shall be made available to Department staff upon demand.

(b) Each crewmember that serves on a MICU, SCTU or AMU shall:

1. Be at least 18 years old;

2. Wear identification clearly setting forth his or her first and last name and the name of the provider on whose behalf he or she is providing care; and

3. Dress in clothing, including any outerwear, of a similar uniform appearance that presents a professional appearance.

i. With respect to AMUs only, each pilot and crewmember shall wear a uniform consisting of a fire-retardant flight suit (for example, a Nomex[R] flight suit), leather boots that cover the person's ankles and a flight helmet that meets or exceeds all applicable FAA standards.

(c) Identification may be displayed that identifies the person's level of training, completion of training courses and/or membership in a professional association or society; however, identification shall not be displayed that indicates a level of training that the person has not attained.

(d) A person recognized by the Department as a flight nurse, flight paramedic or MICN (MICN defined at 8:41-9.9 ) shall not wear any patches that suggest that they are in any way licensed or certified by the Department or OEMS.

(e) Each crewmember shall possess and shall make available to Department staff upon demand, original and valid certification for the type or level of patient care he or she is providing. No person shall be allowed to provide a type or level of patient care beyond the level he or she is lawfully eligible to provide in the State of New Jersey. In addition, each crewmember shall, upon request by Department staff, produce a valid driver's license and a photo I.D., which Department staff may utilize in order to verify the validity of the required certification credentials. A valid photo driver's license or hospital issued photo ID shall satisfy the photo I.D. requirement.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-3.1