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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 5 - Vehicle Standards › Rule 15-12-31-1.5.10

Current through June 25, 2024
The Bureau of EMS and the Committee on Medical Direction,
						Training, and Quality Assurance (MDTQA) will approve pharmaceuticals available
						for use by EMS providers. A list of 'Required', 'Optional', and 'Transport
						only' drugs for EMS providers in the State is compiled and maintained by the
						BEMS and the MDTQA.
NOTE: An Offline Medical Director may make requests
						for changes to the list. These requests should be submitted in writing to the
						BEMS. All requests must detail the rationale for the additions, modifications,
						or deletions.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 6 - Paramedic Advanced EMT Required Equipment › Rule 15-12-31-1.6.1

Current through June 25, 2024
For the AEMT all the equipment for the EMT as previously
						listed plus the following equipment and supplies:
1. Intravenous administration equipment
					 (fluid should be in bags, not bottles): Ringer's Lactate and/or normal saline
					 solution (4,000 ml minimum)
2.
					 Antiseptic Solution (i.e. alcohol wipes)
3. IV Pole or Roof Hook
4. Intravenous catheter with needle (1"-3" in
					 length) minimum 6 each sizes 14G-24G.
5. Venous tourniquet.
6. Syringes various sizes, including
					 tuberculin.
7. Needles, various
					 sizes (one at least 1 ½ " for IM injection
8. Three (3) Intravenous administration sets
					 (microdrip and macrodrip)
9.
					 Intravenous arm boards (adult and pediatric)
10. Airway
a. Rescue Airway (e.g. Combitube,
					 Extraglottic Device). - Adult
b.
					 Rescue Airway (e.g. Combitube, Extraglottic Device) - Pediatric (AEMT
					 Only)
c. End-tidal CO2 Detectors
					 (may be made onto bag valve mask assemblies or separate)
d. Pulse Oximeter with pediatric and adult
					 probes. (Pulse ox may be independent or integrated with a monitor/defibrillator
					 or other device).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 7 - Paramedic Required Equipment › Rule 15-12-31-1.7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
All the equipment and supplies listed above plus the
						following additional equipment and supplies:
1. Laryngoscope handle with extra batteries
					 and bulbs. May be substituted with disposable handles and/or blades.
2. One each Laryngoscope blades, sizes 0-4,
					 straight (Miller); sizes 2-4, curved (McIntosh).
3. Endotracheal tubes, 2 each sizes 2.5 - 8
					 mm. Other sizes optional.
4. 10 cc
					 non-Luerlock syringes.
5. Stylettes
					 for endotracheal tubes (adult and pediatric).
6. One pair each Magill forceps (adult and
					 pediatric).
7. End-tidal CO2
					 detection capability.
8. Portable,
					 battery operated Manual monitor defibrillator (with tape write-out),
					 defibrillation pads or jell, quick-look paddles (adult and pediatric) or
					 electrodes (adult and pediatric) or hands free patches (adult and pediatric),
					 EKG leads, chest attachment pads (adult and pediatric) (telemetry transmission
					 capability optional). Transcutaneous cardiac pacemaker, including adult and
					 pediatric capabilities and supplies. (Either stand alone or integrated into
					 monitor/defibrillator)
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 8 - Sanitation regulations › Rule 15-12-31-1.8.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards
						for all types of ambulance vehicles:
1. The interior of the ambulance and the
					 equipment within the ambulance shall be sanitary and maintained in good working
					 order at all times.
2. Equipment
					 shall be made of smooth and easily cleanable construction.
3. Freshly laundered linen or disposable
					 linen shall be used on cots and pillows and linens shall be changed after each
					 patient is transported.
4. Clean
					 linen storage shall be provided on each ambulance.
5. Closed compartments shall be provided
					 within the ambulance for medical supplies.
6. Pillows and mattresses shall be kept clean
					 and in good repair.
7. Closed
					 containers shall be provided for soiled supplies.
8. Exterior and interior surfaces of
					 ambulance shall be cleaned routinely.
9. Blankets and hand towels used in any
					 ambulance shall be clean.
10.
					 Implements inserted into the patient's nose or mouth shall be single service,
					 wrapped and properly stored and handled. When multi-use items are used, the
					 local health care facilities should be consulted for instructions in sanitation
					 and handling of such items.
11.
					 When an ambulance has been utilized to transport a patient known to the
					 operator to have a communicable disease, the vehicle shall be placed "out of
					 service" until a thorough cleansing is conducted.
12. All storage spaces used for storage of
					 linens, equipment, medical supplies, and other supplies at base stations shall
					 be kept clean and free from unnecessary articles. The contents shall be
					 arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning.
13. In addition, current CDC and OSHA
					 requirements apply.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 9 - Storage of Prescription Items › Rule 15-12-31-1.9.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Ambulance services and personnel should not store or
						carry prescription drugs or items which they are prohibited from using.
						Personnel who are allowed to administer prescription drugs or use prescription
						items should carry these drugs and/or items only when they are on duty and
						actively functioning under their ambulance service's medical control
						authority.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 9 - Storage of Prescription Items › Rule 15-12-31-1.9.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Prescription items and drugs should always be stored and
						carried in secure locations accessible only to authorized personnel. These
						items and drugs should be stored within temperature ranges as recommended by
						the manufacturer.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 9 - Storage of Prescription Items › Rule 15-12-31-1.9.3

Current through June 25, 2024
No Content.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 9 - Storage of Prescription Items › Rule 15-12-31-1.9.4 - Narcotics

Current through June 25, 2024
Certified ALS personnel (paramedics and RNs) functioning
						under approved medical control jurisdiction may be issued approved controlled
						substances for pre-hospital use upon the discretion of the off-line medical
						director. For ALS services that are not hospital-based, the Drug Enforcement
						Administration (DEA) requires the off-line medical director to secure a
						separate CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE to store, issue and
						prescribe controlled substances to ALS personnel. This CERTIFICATE should list
						the medical director as a "practitioner" at the physical address of the
						ambulance service where the drugs are stored. The off-line medical director
						will determine who may issue and administer the controlled substances and who
						will have access to storage of these narcotics.
1. Controlled substances must be secured in
					 accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. The paramedic's
					 narcotics should be secured in a designated location when he is not on duty and
					 actively functioning under the service's medical control. When on duty, each
					 paramedic should keep his controlled drugs in his immediate possession or
					 securely locked in the vehicle at all times.
2. Whenever an order is received from medical
					 control for administration of a narcotic, the paramedic must keep track of the
					 vial/ampule being utilized. If the full amount of the narcotic was not
					 administered, the remainder must be wasted in the presence of a witness and the
					 witness must sign the patient report documenting same. The witness should
					 preferably be a licensed health care provider who is authorized to administer
					 narcotics themselves.
3. Narcotics
					 should be replaced and logged within 24 hours of administration. Narcotics logs
					 should be maintained by the ALS service. Paramedics should individually
					 document the following minimum information in the narcotics log: Date of
					 administration; Time of administration; Amount administered; Amount wasted;
					 Witness to wasted amount; Patient's name; Call number; Ordering
					 physician
4. Any paramedic/RN that
					 is separated from the ALS service's medical control authority shall surrender
					 his narcotics upon demand or be subject to prosecution under applicable
					 statutes
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 9 - Storage of Prescription Items › Rule 15-12-31-1.9.5 - Prescription Items

Current through June 25, 2024
All ambulance services licensed by the BEMS are required
						to have approved medical directors. BLS ambulance services are required to have
						designated an off-line medical director only. These physician directors are
						necessary to allow the services to store and administer certain prescription
						items as required in the Rules and Regulations of the BEMS.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Special Use Emergency Medical Services Vehicles (SUEMSV)
						used on roadways shall be equipped with the following minimum emergency warning
						devices:
1. A combination electronic
					 siren with integral public address system.
2. Strobe, light emitting diode (LED) or
					 quartz halogen incandescent red or combination red/clear emergency lights
					 providing the vehicle with a conspicuous appearance for safety during emergency
					 response. The emergency lights must display highly perceptible and
					 attention-getting signals designed to convey the message "clear the
					 right-of-way."
3. Use of emergency
					 warning devices by SUEMSV is restricted to actual EMS responses as authorized
					 and requested by the licensed ambulance service or BEMS.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Permits for special use EMS vehicles are issued by BEMS
						to a licensed ambulance service after an inspection of the vehicles has been
						completed and a determination made by BEMS that all requirements have been
						met.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service
						license.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.4

Current through June 25, 2024
All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location.
						If, at any time, a vehicle is moved to a new location, a new inspection must be
						made, and a new permit issued in accordance with the service license for the
						new location.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Payment of a renewal fee to be fixed by the Board, which
						shall be paid to the Board.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Personnel operating ground SUEMSV must be certified as
						EMS-D.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Each SUEMSV must be insured as per Section
						41-59-27,
						Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.8

Current through June 25, 2024
All Special Use EMS Vehicles must be marked with flashing
						red lights front and back and may be marked with white and amber lights in
						addition to red lights.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 10 - Special Use EMS Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.10.9

Current through June 25, 2024
High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff: Each Special
						Use EMS Vehicle must be equipped with high visibility safety apparel for each
						person staffing or participating in the operation of the vehicle. All garments
						must meet the requirements of the American National Standard for High
						Visibility Apparel ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Performance Class 2 or Performance Class
						3, or the ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Standard. All garments must have labels, affixed
						by the manufacturer in accordance with the standard, that indicate compliance
						with the Performance Class 2, Performance Class 3, or 207-2006
						standard.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 11 - Required Personnel › Rule 15-12-31-1.11.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Every ALS ambulance, when responding to and transporting
						patients requiring care beyond the basic life support level, must be occupied
						by a driver with a valid EMS driver's license and one (1) person who possesses
						a valid Advanced EMT or Paramedic state certificate or one (1) person who
						possesses a valid medical/nursing license. Specific considerations apply to
						tiered response. Tiered response may be used to maximize capabilities and
						improve outcomes. Tiered response requires the use of technology and resources
						to prioritize incoming EMS calls and assign the proper level of care response.
						Ambulance services proposing to operate tiered response shall meet the
						following criteria in order to be approved by BEMS:
1. Licensed 911 EMS providers may utilize
					 tiered response protocols; however, said protocols must be approved by the
					 ambulance service's offline medical director and the State EMS Medical
					 Director;
a. Required documentation to be
					 submitted to BEMS:
i. A letter from the
					 ambulance service's owner/operator requesting approval to operate tiered
					 response;
ii. A copy of the
					 ambulance service's tiered response protocol with a letter from the ambulance
					 service's off-line medical director verifying his/her approval of said
					 protocol;
1. Said protocol shall allow for
					 paramedics, AEMTs or EMTs to respond to emergency calls, care for patients
					 experiencing emergency conditions, transport patients experiencing emergency
					 conditions, and transfer the care of patients experiencing said conditions to
					 providers in the clinical setting;
2. Said protocol shall include the use of
					 computerized dispatch resources, and specifically for the purpose of
					 prioritizing calls and assigning the proper level of care for response
					 (services which do not possess this resource may partner with a third-party
					 vendor for dispatch resources to meet this requirement); all incoming emergency
					 calls must be screened at dispatch and assigned the most appropriate level of
					 care response;
3. Said protocols
					 shall provide for on-line medical control guidance to field crews as needed
					 during response and operations;
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 11 - Required Personnel › Rule 15-12-31-1.11.2

Current through June 25, 2024
In addition, any ambulance service that wishes to provide
						ALS and employ ALS personnel to function in an ALS role, intermittently or
						consistently, must be licensed at the ALS level by the State Department of
						Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 11 - Required Personnel › Rule 15-12-31-1.11.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Anyone driving an ambulance or (invalid) vehicle must
						possess a valid emergency medical service driver (EMS-D) state certificate in
						addition to a valid driver's license.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 11 - Required Personnel › Rule 15-12-31-1.11.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Certification of training for personnel functioning in an
						out-of-hospital Advanced Life Support (ALS) role may be as follows:
1. Current registration as an Advanced EMT or
					 Paramedic by the National Registry of EMTs.
2. Letter/statement signed by the ambulance
					 service owner/manager which attests to equivalency of training for each
					 employee possessing a medical/nursing license.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 12 - Record Keeping › Rule 15-12-31-1.12.1

Current through June 25, 2024
All licensed ambulance services operating in the State of
						Mississippi must submit electronically, the State of Mississippi minimum EMS
						data set and/or information contained on the form via network, or direct
						computer link, for each ambulance run made and/or for each patient
						transported.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 12 - Record Keeping › Rule 15-12-31-1.12.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A completed copy of a Patient Care Report containing
						Mississippi minimum EMS data set shall be left with or electronically submitted
						to hospital staff for all patients delivered to licensed Hospitals. within 24
						hours. Written exceptions may be submitted to the BEMS for
						consideration.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 12 - Record Keeping › Rule 15-12-31-1.12.3

Current through June 25, 2024
All Mississippi minimum EMS data set are due within
						fourteen (14) days to the BEMS office. More frequent submissions may be
						required by the State Health Officer or his/her designee for real time
						syndromic surveillance.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 12 - Record Keeping › Rule 15-12-31-1.12.4

Current through June 25, 2024
All Mississippi minimum EMS data set or computer disk
						information returned to an ambulance service for correction must be corrected
						and returned to the BEMS office within two weeks calculated from the date of
						their return
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 12 - Record Keeping › Rule 15-12-31-1.12.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Returns may result in a penalty as outlined under Section
						41-59-45,
						paragraph 3.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.1 - Standards for invalid vehicles

Current through June 25, 2024
1. No vehicle used
					 exclusively for invalid transfer is to have any markings, flashing lights,
					 sirens, or other equipment that might indicate it is an Emergency Vehicle. The
					 word "Ambulance" is not to appear on the vehicle. All advertising and vehicles
					 used for invalid transfer shall display in a conspicuous manner a placard,
					 visible from the exterior, or a notice on advertisements as follows: INVALID
					 TRANSPORT - THIS SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE.
2. The vehicle will have at least two doors
					 leading into the patient compartment; one at the rear for patient loading and
					 one on the curbside so that the patient may be easily removed should the rear
					 door become jammed. All doors should be constructed so that they may be opened
					 from inside or outside.
3. To
					 preclude substitution of services or the negligent or adverse delivery of
					 medical transportation, after January 1, 2016 no ambulance service shall be
					 authorized permits for invalid vehicles.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.2 - Required equipment

Current through June 25, 2024
1. First aid kit:
					 Commercially available kit containing gauze pads, roller bandages, and adhesive
					 tape acceptable
2. Fire
					 extinguisher: one, ABC dry chemical, multi-purpose (Halon, C02) minimum 5 pound
					 unit in a quick-release bracket mounted in the patient compartment.
3. 1 box disposable tissues
4. 1 bed pan (fracture type acceptable) and
					 urinal as needed for personal hygiene during transport.
5. 1 emesis basin
6. 2 towels
7. 1 blanket
8. 4 sheets
9. 2 pillowcases
10. Communication equipment to notify
					 emergency services in case of emergency. At minimum, shall have two-way
					 (mobile) radio equipment: One two-way radio (155.340 MHZ) or acceptable
					 alternative that is compatible or interoperable for communication on radio
					 frequency 155.340.
11. Each vehicle
					 shall have a crash stable device for securing the stretcher meeting all
					 applicable standards. At minimum shall have one stretcher for primary patient
					 as specified in current Federal Specifications for ambulances, dimensions as
					 per KKK-A-1822. 5-point type restraining devices (chest, hip, knee, and
					 shoulder) attached to stretcher. Straps shall not be less than two inches wide,
					 nylon, and consist of quick release buckles.
12. Automated external defibrillator (AED)
					 (Basic Level Ambulance Only). AED shall have pediatric capabilities, including
					 pediatric sized pads and cables as appropriate.
13. Hazardous Material Reference Guide.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.3 - Vehicle Standards

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Patient
					 Compartment:
a. 42" high, floor to
					 ceiling
b. 48" wide, measured 15"
					 above floor from side to side
c.
					 92" long, measured 15" above floor from divider to rear door
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.4 - High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff

Current through June 25, 2024
Each invalid vehicle must be equipped with high
						visibility safety apparel for each person staffing or participating in the
						operation of the vehicle. All garments must meet the requirements of the
						American National Standard for High Visibility Apparel ANSI/ISEA 107-2004
						Performance Class 2 or Performance Class 3, or the ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Standard.
						All garments must have labels, affixed by the manufacturer in accordance with
						the standard, that indicate compliance with the Performance Class 2,
						Performance Class 3, or 207-2006 standard.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.5 - The invalid vehicle shall be used only for the transport of an "invalid"

Current through June 25, 2024
The invalid vehicle shall be used only for the transport
						of an "invalid". "Invalid" shall mean persons who are convalescent or otherwise
						nonambulatory and do not require the service of an emergency medical technician
						while in transit.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.6 - The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for vehicles

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The interior of
					 the vehicle shall be sanitary and maintained in good working order at all
					 times. (e.g. environmental system.)
2. Freshly laundered linen or disposable
					 linen shall be used on cots and pillows and linens shall be changed after each
					 patient is transported.
3. Clean
					 linen storage shall be provided on each vehicle.
4. Pillows and mattresses shall be kept clean
					 and in good repair.
5. Closed
					 containers shall be provided for soiled supplies.
6. Exterior and interior surfaces of vehicle
					 shall be cleaned routinely.
7.
					 Blankets and hand towels used in any vehicle shall be clean.
8. All storage spaces used for storage of
					 linens and other supplies at base stations shall be kept clean and free from
					 unnecessary articles. The contents shall be arranged so as to permit thorough
					 cleaning.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.7 - Infectious disease precaution materials

Current through June 25, 2024
NOTE: Latex-free equipment should be
						available.
1. Disposable latex
					 gloves (6 pair). Gloves shall meet NFPA 1999 requirements.
2. Disposable goggles and masks (2 pair) or
					 face shields (4)
3. Disinfectant
					 for hands (waterless hand cleanser, commercial antimicrobial. May be towelette,
					 spray or liquid.) and equipment.
4.
					 Two leak proof plastic bags for contaminated or biohazard waste
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Permits for invalid vehicles are issued by BEMS to a
						licensed invalid service after an inspection of the vehicles has been completed
						and a determination made by BEMS that all requirements have been
						met.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service
						license.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.10

Current through June 25, 2024
All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location.
						If, at any time, a vehicle is moved to a new location, a new inspection must be
						made and a new permit issued in accordance with the service license for the new
						location.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.11

Current through June 25, 2024
Payment of a renewal fee to be fixed by the Board, which
						shall be paid to the Board
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.12

Current through June 25, 2024
Personnel operating invalid vehicles must possess a valid
						EMS-D in addition to a valid driver's license
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.13 - Records for invalid transport shall be maintained as follows

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Employee records for all drivers and
					 attendant personnel.
2. Each
					 licensee shall maintain accurate records and contain such information as may be
					 required by BEMS concerning the transportation of each individual within this
					 state and beyond its limits.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.14

Current through June 25, 2024
Required personnel: In addition to vehicle operator,
						there shall be at least one person trained in adult and pediatric First Aid and
						AED/CPR in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association or
						the American Red Cross available to attend the patient. Both will be needed to
						properly operate the loaded stretcher.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 13 - Invalid Vehicles › Rule 15-12-31-1.13.15 - License Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
Application for licensed to conduct invalid transport
						program shall be made to the Bureau by completion of forms with
1. The name and address of the owner of the
					 service.
2. The name in which the
					 applicant is doing business.
3. A
					 description of each unit including the make, model, year of manufacture, motor
					 and chassis numbers, color scheme, insignia, name, monogram, or other
					 distinguishing characteristics to be used to designate applicant's service;
					 and
4. The location and description
					 of the place or places from which the services is intended to operate
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 14 - Appeal Process › Rule 15-12-31-1.14.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The State Board of Health and the Bureau of EMS shall
						provide an opportunity for a fair hearing for every licensee of ambulance
						service who is dissatisfied with administrative decisions made in the denial
						and/or suspension/revocation of a license.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 14 - Appeal Process › Rule 15-12-31-1.14.2 - BEMS

Current through June 25, 2024
BEMS shall notify the licensee by registered mail, the
						particular reason for denial or revocation/suspension of the license. Upon
						written request of the licensee within ten days of the notification, BEMS shall
						fix a date not less than thirty days from the date of such service at which
						time the licensee shall be given an opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing
						before officials of the Mississippi State Department of
						Health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 14 - Appeal Process › Rule 15-12-31-1.14.3

Current through June 25, 2024
On the basis of such hearing or upon the fault of the
						applicant or licensee, the Mississippi State Department of Health shall make a
						determination specifying the findings of fact in conclusion of the law. A copy
						of such determination shall be sent by registered mail to the last known
						address of the licensee or served personally upon the
						licensee.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 14 - Appeal Process › Rule 15-12-31-1.14.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The decision to suspend, revoke or deny a license shall
						become final thirty days after it is mailed or served unless the applicant or
						licensee within such thirty days, appeals the decision to the Chancery Court of
						the county where the applicant or licensee is domiciled.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 15 - Subscription Services › Rule 15-12-31-1.15.1

Current through June 25, 2024
All subscription permits issued are valid for a maximum
						period of one (1) year. This period is from January 1 through December 31.
						Regardless of date of issuance, all subscription permits expire on December 31
						of each calendar year.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 15 - Subscription Services › Rule 15-12-31-1.15.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) permit fee is in
						addition to the fee for BLS or ALS licensure.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 16 - Program Requirements › Rule 15-12-31-1.16.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Each membership subscription ambulance service provided
						must forward a copy (copies) of all surety bonds purchased along with an
						official statement of total subscribers covered. Such information is made part
						of the application for subscription permit. During the permit period, should
						bonds be cancelled, voided, or changed in any way, BEMS must be notified by the
						service provider.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 16 - Program Requirements › Rule 15-12-31-1.16.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Proof of the establishment of a reserve fund must be
						provided to BEMS as a prerequisite to BEMS issuance of a subscription permit.
						Monthly reserve statements of cash balances must be forwarded to BEMS by either
						the EMS provider and/or the bank in which the reserve account is
						established.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 17 - Annual Reports › Rule 15-12-31-1.17.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Each subscription ambulance service must submit its
						annual report with all information as required in Section
						41-59-69
						within 45 days after the expiration of the subscription permit period (February
						14).
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 17 - Annual Reports › Rule 15-12-31-1.17.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The annual report may be submitted in letter form to BEMS
						with supporting documentation as is necessary.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 17 - Annual Reports › Rule 15-12-31-1.17.3

Current through June 25, 2024
BEMS will suspend all subscription permits of ambulance
						services failing to file annual reports within the prescribed
						period.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 18 - Transfer of Patient Care › Rule 15-12-31-1.18.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Transfer of patient care upon arrival at the Mississippi
						licensed hospital shall occur as timely as possible, but no longer than 30
						minutes after arrival of the Mississippi licensed ambulance, to release the
						ambulance for 911 availability.
1.
					 Upon delivery of a patient to a Mississippi licensed hospital, EMS personnel
					 attending the patient shall find the most appropriate location to place the
					 patient, which may include any space indicated by emergency room management,
					 waiting room, disaster chair, disaster stretcher, or any other preidentified
					 area of the emergency department.
2. Failure to abide by this requirement shall
					 not be grounds for denial of application for certification or recertification
					 of EMS personnel.
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 19 - Non-Transport EMS › Rule 15-12-31-1.19.1

Current through June 25, 2024
BEMS will license non-transport EMS operators, including
						fire department and law enforcement agencies with statewide off-line medical
						control agreements. Said agencies must submit an application for licensure as a
						Non-Transport EMS site.
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												41-59-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 1 - GENERAL AUTHORITY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSURE › Subchapter 19 - Non-Transport EMS › Rule 15-12-31-1.19.2

Current through June 25, 2024
To obtain license as a Non-Transport EMS Site applicant
						sites must:
1. Submit an Application
					 for Non-Transport EMS Site Licensure;
2. Submit a roster of all proposed employees
					 who will require certification to practice as EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics at
					 the site (to include NREMT certification numbers and state numbers for those
					 already certified in MS as an EMS provider);
3. Submit a proposed medical control plan,
					 including protocols (at least 30 days prior to intended service start
					 date);
4. Submit documents specific
					 to the proposed statewide off/on-line medical control physician(s), including
					 physician credentials, proof Mississippi physician licensure, and the control
					 substances registration number;
5.
					 Submit documentation describing proposed communications capabilities, including
					 capability to communicate with responding ambulances and other emergency
					 response agencies serving the primary service area and describe methods to be
					 used for communicating with on-line medical control 24/7, conducting quality
					 assurance, and ensuring skill maintenance;
6. Submit a letter of attestation from the
					 off-line medical director approving of the proposed plan, approving of the
					 proposed protocols, and acknowledging he/she understands responsibilities
					 associated with serving as a Non-Transport EMS Off-Line Medical Director as
					 prescribed in this document; and
7.
					 Submit a letter of attestation from the fire chief, commanding officer, or
					 person otherwise responsible for the Non-Emergency EMS site acknowledging
					 intent to provide coverage in the prescribed coverage area (letter must also
					 address evidence of capabilities).
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												41-59-3