Ambulance, EMT & Paramedic Regulation in Connecticut
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The Connecticut regulations relating to emergency medical services are published in the Public Health Code. These regualtions detail the requirements for Ambulance companies, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians, including staffing, supplies, equipement, response procedures and more.
19a-179-1. Emergency medical services regulations. Definitions
Defines important terms such as “First Responder,” “Medical Direction,” and “Travel Time”
19a-179-2. Regional emergency medical services councils
Rules about the regional emergency medical services council in each EMS region of the State
19a-179-3. Regional EMS coordinators
Responsibilities of the regional EMS coordinator, appointed by the regional EMS council, in each region
9a-179-4. Primary service area responder (PSAR)
Assignment of a primary service area responder for each primary service area, including licensing requirements and how assignments are made
19a-179-5. Licensure and certification
Licensing requirements for ambulance companies or facilities that provide emergency medical services
19a-179-6. When license or certification not required
Limited exception to licensing requirements for an ambulance service with headquarters outside of Connecticut
19a-179-7. Records
Requirement to maintain records on each person employed by the ambulance service for 5 years
19a-179-9. Specifically prohibited acts
Prohibits ambulance personnel from such things as smoking in the patient compartment, carrying weapons, or doing things that are detrimental to the safety, health, or welfare of a patient
19a-179-10. Categorization of and staffing requirement for services
Requirements for staffing and supplies of a First Responder, Basic Ambulance Service, Mobile Intensive Care-Intermediate Level-(MIC-I), Mobile Intensive Care-Paramedic Level-(MIC-P), and Invalid Coaches
19a-179-11. Availability of response services
Requirement to respond on a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, basis or to arrange coverage.
19a-179-12. Mobile intensive care services (MICS)
Rules about staffing, medical direction and communication between doctors and EMTs or paramedics in MICS. Also states medical care treatments that EMTs and paramedics are allowed to perform.
19a-179-13. Release of care to physician on scene
Circumstances when EMS personnel may release patient care responsibility to an on-scene physician
19a-179-14. Personnel equivalency
EMT personnel are qualified and authorized to perform the functions of MRT personnel.
19a-179-15. Reprimand, suspension, revocation of a license or certificate
Rules about suspension or revocation a license or certificate of any emergency medical services
provider when there has been a substantial failure to comply with the requirements
19a-179-16a. Minimum personnel qualifications--certification and licensure
Certification requirements for Medical Response Technicians (MRTs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s), Paramedics, and Emergency Medical Service Instructors.
19a-179-17. EMS training programs
Requirements for conducting OEMS-approved training programs
19a-179-18. Minimum vehicle standards
Standards for ambulance inspections, design, medical supplies, medical equipment, and communication equipment
19a-179-19. Advertising
Rules about advertise emergency services by direct mailings, telephone
solicitation, or other means
19a-179-21. Rate setting for emergency medical services
Procedures for setting fees for emergency ambulance services
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