Section 1200-12-01-.01 - SANITATION OF AMBULANCE(1) All ambulances operating pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. Chapter 140 of Title 68, must meet the following standards. For the purpose of this regulation, the word "sanitary" shall mean the absence of dirt, dust, stains, odors, rodents, vermin, or foreign substances.(2) Patient Compartment(a) Floor must be sanitary.(b) Cabinets or storage areas must be sanitary.(c) All material covering seats, and in headliner must be sanitary.(d) All equipment in patient compartment must be clean and in workable condition.(e) Windows must be clean, unbroken, and in workable condition.(f) All doors leading into passenger compartment must open properly, close tightly with all handles working.(g) Compartment must be watertight and free of drafts.(h) All equipment must be contained in such a manner as to be sanitary at all times.(i) Oxygen if present, must be medical grade and cylinder contain at all times at least 500 PSI.(3) Drivers Compartment (b) All doors must open properly and close tightly with all handles working.(c) Windows and windshield must be clean and free of cracks.(d) Rear view mirror must be free of cracks.(e) Seat belts must be in place and in usable condition.(f) Compartment must be watertight and free of drafts.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-12-01-.01
Original rule filed March 20, 1974; effective April 19, 1974. Amendment filed August 7, 2009; effective November 5, 2009.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-140-501, 68-140-504, and 68-140-507.