N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-3.3

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

Section 8:41-3.3 - Crewmember duties

(a) The collective duties of the crewmembers staffing a MICU, SCTU or AMU shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Assuring that all required and necessary equipment and supplies are onboard the vehicle and in working order prior to departure;

2. Operating the vehicle in a safe manner, starting and stopping the vehicle slowly and smoothly and complying with all applicable motor vehicle laws, rules and/or regulations (MICUs and SCTUs only). The responsibility for the safe operation of an AMU shall rest with the pilot;

3. Providing the patient with prompt, effective and appropriate medical care;

4. If necessary, assisting to extricate the patient from confinement (MICUs and AMUs only);

5. Loading and unloading the patient from the vehicle or aircraft;

6. Assuring that all ground personnel who may help to load or unload the patient, equipment or supplies observe appropriate safety procedures (AMUs only);

7. Assuring that the patient is attended to by at least one ALS crewmember at all times;

8. Continually monitoring the patient's condition and equipment while providing necessary intervention according to the medical command physician, written protocols and/or standing orders;

9. For seriously ill or injured patients, notifying the receiving health care facility prior to arrival that special professional services and assistance will be needed;

10. Complying with all applicable laws, rules and/or regulations pertaining to universal precautions, body substance isolation procedures and the handling of the deceased;

11. Supervising the well being of the patient and ensuring the patient's privacy and comfort;

12. Assuring that all vehicle occupants (patients, passengers and crewmembers) over eight years of age or under eight years of age but weighing 80 pounds or more are properly restrained, as medically appropriate, either on a stretcher or in an automotive safety belt that meets all State standards including those set forth at 39:3-76.2 et seq. All children under eight years of age weighing less than 80 pounds, whether patients or passengers, shall be properly restrained, as medically appropriate, either in a Federally-approved child restraint system as provided for at 39:3-76.2a or on a stretcher. The crewmembers need not wear an automotive safety belt when providing essential life support such as CPR;

13. Assuring that all equipment and patient transport devices are safely and properly stored and/or restrained in a crashworthy manner;

14. Prohibiting smoking within the vehicle at all times (MICUs and SCTUs) or within 100 feet of the aircraft at all times (AMUs);

15. Completing the patient care report; and

16. Reporting verbally and leaving a complete copy of the patient care report with an authorized representative of the receiving health care facility no later than 24 hours after completion of the call. Additions to the original report shall not be made once a copy has been delivered to the receiving health care facility, unless such changes are initialed and dated by the person making the change and the receiving health care facility is provided with a copy of the changes.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-3.3