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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-740 - EMS vehicle inspection

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
					 An EMS vehicle is subject to, and shall be available for, inspection by the
					 Office of EMS or its designee, for compliance with these regulations. An
					 inspection may be in addition to other federal, state or local inspections
					 required for the EMS vehicle by law.
B. The Office of EMS may conduct an
					 inspection at any time without prior notification.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-750 - EMS vehicle warning lights and devices

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An EMS vehicle shall have emergency warning lights and
						audible devices as approved by the Superintendent of Virginia State Police,
						Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries or the Federal Aviation
						Administration (FAA) as applicable.
1.
					 A ground EMS vehicle shall have flashing or blinking lights installed to
					 provide adequate visible warning from all four sides.
2. A ground EMS vehicle shall have flashing
					 or blinking red or red and white lights installed on or above the front bumper
					 and below the bottom of the windshield.
3. A ground EMS vehicle shall have an audible
					 warning device installed to project sound forward from the front of the EMS
					 vehicle.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-770 - Ground EMS vehicle markings

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A.
					 The vehicle body of a nontransport response vehicle, a ground ambulance or a
					 neonatal ambulance must be marked with a reflective horizontal band permanently
					 affixed to the sides and rear of the vehicle body. This horizontal reflective
					 band must be of a material approved for exterior use, a minimum of four inches
					 continuous in height.
B. The
					 following must appear in permanently affixed lettering that is a minimum of
					 three inches in height and of a color that contrasts with the surrounding
					 vehicle background. Lettering must comply with the restrictions and
					 specifications listed in these regulations.
1. Nontransport response vehicle. The name of
					 the EMS agency that the vehicle is permitted to shall appear on both sides of
					 the vehicle body in reflective lettering.
Exception: A designated emergency response agency must
						have the approval of the Office of EMS for a vehicle to display an alternate
						name.
2. Ground ambulance:
a. The name of the EMS agency that the
					 vehicle is permitted to must appear on both sides of the vehicle body in
					 reflective lettering.
Exception: A designated emergency response agency must
						have the approval of the Office of EMS for a vehicle to display an alternate
						name.
b. The word
					 "AMBULANCE" in reverse on the vehicle hood or bug deflector.
c. The word "AMBULANCE" on or above rear
					 doors.
3. Neonatal
					 Ambulance:
a. The name of the EMS agency to
					 which the vehicle is permitted must appear on both sides of the vehicle body in
					 reflective lettering.
b. "NEONATAL
					 CARE UNIT" or other similar designation, approved by the Office of EMS, must
					 appear on both sides of the vehicle body.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-780 - Air Ambulance markings

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A.
					 On a primary air ambulance, the following must appear in permanently affixed
					 lettering that is a minimum of three inches in height and of a color that
					 contrasts with its surrounding background. Lettering must comply with the
					 restrictions and specifications listed in these regulations.
1. The name of the EMS agency that the
					 aircraft is permitted to must appear on both sides of the aircraft body. This
					 lettering may appear as part of an organization logo or emblem as long as the
					 agency name appears in letters of the required height.
Exception: A Designated Emergency Response Agency must
						have the approval of the Office of EMS for a vehicle to display an alternate
						name.
2. Agency or FAA
					 assigned unit/vehicle identification number must appear on both sides of the
					 aircraft.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-790 - EMS vehicle letter restrictions and specifications

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A. The following
					 specifications apply to an EMS vehicle: the EMS agency name must appear in
					 lettering larger than any optional lettering on an EMS vehicle, other than
					 "Ambulance," the unit identification number or any lettering on the roof.
					 Optional lettering, logos or emblems may not appear on an EMS vehicle in a
					 manner that interferes with the public's ability to readily identify the EMS
					 agency to which the EMS vehicle is permitted.
1. Additional lettering, logos or emblems
					 must not advertise or imply a specified patient care level (i.e., Advanced Life
					 Support Unit) unless the EMS vehicle is so equipped at all times.
2. The terms "Paramedic" or "Paramedical" may
					 only be used when the EMS vehicle is both equipped and staffed by a state
					 certified Paramedic at all times.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-800 - Nontransport response vehicle specifications

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A. A vehicle maintained and operated for
					 response to the location of a medical emergency to provide immediate medical
					 care at the basic or advanced life support level (excluding patient transport)
					 shall be permitted as a nontransport response vehicle.
A nontransport response vehicle may not be used for the
						transportation of patients except in the case of a major medical emergency. In
						such an event, the circumstances of the call shall be documented.
B. A nontransport response vehicle
					 must be constructed to provide sufficient space for safe storage of required
					 equipment and supplies specified in these regulations.
A nontransport response vehicle used for the delivery of
						advanced life support must have a locking storage compartment or approved
						locking bracket for the security of drugs and drug kits. When not in use, drugs
						and drug kits must be kept locked in the required storage compartment or
						approved bracket at all times. The EMS agency shall maintain drugs and drug
						kits as specified in these regulations.
1. Sedan/zone car must have an approved
					 locking device attached within the passenger compartment or trunk, inaccessible
					 by the public.
2. Utility
					 vehicle/van must have an approved locking device attached within the vehicle
					 interior, inaccessible by the public.
3. Rescue vehicle/fire apparatus must have an
					 approved locking device attached within the vehicle interior or a locked
					 compartment, inaccessible by the public.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-810 - Ground ambulance specifications

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A. A vehicle maintained and operated for
					 response to the location of a medical emergency to provide immediate medical
					 care at the basic or advanced life support level and for the transportation of
					 patients shall be permitted as a ground ambulance.
B. A ground ambulance must be commercially
					 constructed and certified to comply with the current federal specification for
					 the Star of Life ambulance (U.S. General Services Administration KKK-A-1822
					 standards) as of the date of vehicle construction, with exceptions as specified
					 in these regulations.
C. A ground
					 ambulance must be constructed to provide sufficient space for the safe storage
					 of all required equipment and supplies. A ground ambulance must have a locking
					 interior storage compartment or approved locking bracket used for the secure
					 storage of drugs and drug kits that is accessible from within the patient
					 compartment. Drugs and drug kits must be kept in a locked storage compartment
					 or approved bracket at all times when not in use. The EMS agency must maintain
					 drugs and drug kits as specified in these regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-820 - Advanced life support equipment package

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A. An EMS agency licensed to operate
					 nontransport response vehicles or ground ambulances with ALS personnel shall
					 maintain a minimum of one vehicle equipped with an ALS equipment package of the
					 highest category licensed. ALS equipment packages consist of the following
					 categories:
1. ALS - EMT-enhanced equipment
					 package; and
2. ALS -
					 Advanced-EMT/Intermediate/Paramedic equipment package.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-830 - Neonatal ambulance specifications

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A. A vehicle maintained and operated
					 exclusively for the transport of neonatal patients between medical facilities
					 shall be permitted as a neonatal ambulance. A neonatal ambulance shall not be
					 used for response to out-of-hospital medical emergencies.
B. A neonatal ambulance must be commercially
					 constructed and certified to comply with the current U.S. General Services
					 Administration KKK-A-1822 standards as of the date of vehicle
					 construction.
C. A neonatal
					 ambulance must be constructed to provide sufficient space for safe storage of
					 required equipment and supplies specified in these regulations.
1. A neonatal ambulance must be equipped to
					 transport two incubators using manufacturer-approved vehicle mounting
					 devices.
2. A neonatal ambulance
					 must have an installed auxiliary power unit that is capable of supplying a
					 minimum of 1.5 Kw of 110VACelectric power. The auxiliary power unit must
					 operate independent of the vehicle with starter and power controls located in
					 the patient compartment.
3. A
					 neonatal ambulance must have a locking interior storage compartment or approved
					 locking bracket used for the secure storage of drugs and drug kits that is
					 accessible from within the patient compartment. Drugs and drug kits must be
					 kept in a locked storage compartment or approved bracket at all times when not
					 in use. The EMS agency must maintain drugs and drug kits as specified in these
					 regulations.
4. Required equipment
					 and supplies specified in these regulations must be available for access and
					 use from inside the patient compartment.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-850 - EMS vehicle equipment requirements

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In addition to the items otherwise listed in this
						article, an EMS vehicle must be equipped with all of the items required for its
						vehicle classification and any ALS equipment package it carries as listed in
						12VAC5-31-860.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 3 - Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements › Section 12VAC5-31-860 - Required vehicle equipment

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A.
					 A nontransport vehicle shall carry the following:
1. Basic life support equipment.
a. Automated external defibrillator (AED)
					 with two sets of patient pads. This may be a combination device that also has
					 manual defibrillation capability (1).
b. Pocket mask or disposable airway barrier
					 device with one-way valve (2).
c.
					 Oropharyngeal airways set of six, nonmetallic in infant, child, and adult sizes
					 ranging from 43mm to 100mm (sizes 0-5) (1 each).
d. Nasopharyngeal airways set of four, varied
					 sizes, with water soluble lubricant (1).
e. Self-inflating bag-valve-mask
					 resuscitation with oxygen reservoir in adult size with transparent mask in
					 adult and child sizes (1).
f.
					 Self-inflating bag-valve-mask resuscitation with oxygen reservoir in infant
					 size with transparent masks in infant size (1).
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 4 - Air Medical Regulations, Rotor and Fixed Wing Operations › Section 12VAC5-31-870 - Application for agency licensure

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A.
					 General provisions. Air medial public service agencies will meet or exceed
					 Federal Aviation Regulations, 14 CFR Part 91, and commercial operators will
					 meet or exceed 14 CFR Part 135.
B.
					 Interruption of service (rotor wing only). The air medical service shall notify
					 the Office of EMS of temporary discontinuation of service from any base
					 expected to last 24 hours or greater.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 4 - Air Medical Regulations, Rotor and Fixed Wing Operations › Section 12VAC5-31-875 - Operations and safety

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Operational policies must be present to address the
						following areas pursuant to medical flight personnel:
1. Hearing protection.
2. Protective clothing and dress codes
					 relative to:
a. Mission type; and
b. Infection control.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 4 - Air Medical Regulations, Rotor and Fixed Wing Operations › Section 12VAC5-31-880 - Air medical service personnel classifications

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Air medical service personnel classifications are as
						follows:
1. Air medical crew (rotary).
a. A pilot-in-command in accordance with
					 current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.
b. An attendant-in-charge shall be an air
					 medical specialist who must be one of the following:
(1) Physician;
(2) Registered nurse or physician assistant,
					 licensed for a minimum of two years with specialized air medical training and
					 possessing the equivalent training as identified in
					 12VAC5-31-885;
(3) Paramedic, certified for a minimum of two
					 years with specialized air medical training; or
(4) Other health care personnel with
					 equivalent training or experience as approved by the Office of EMS.
c. An attendant shall have
					 specialized air training as identified in
					 12VAC5-31-885.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 4 - Air Medical Regulations, Rotor and Fixed Wing Operations › Section 12VAC5-31-885 - Training

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A. The air medical
					 agency shall have a planned and structured program in which all medical
					 transport personnel must participate. Competency and currency must be ensured
					 and documented through relevant continuing education programs or certification
					 programs listed in this section. Training and continuing education programs
					 will be guided by each air medical transport service's mission statement and
					 medical direction. Measurable objectives shall be developed and documented for
					 each experience.
B. Pilot initial
					 training requirements. In addition to FAA requirements pilots must have the
					 following:
1. Orientation to the hospital or
					 health care system associated with the air medical service.
2. Orientation to infection control, medical
					 systems installed on the aircraft, and patient loading and unloading
					 procedures.
3. Orientation to the
					 EMS and public service agencies unique to the specific coverage area (fixed
					 wing excluded).
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 4 - Air Medical Regulations, Rotor and Fixed Wing Operations › Section 12VAC5-31-890 - Equipment

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A. Aircraft
					 equipment.
1. General aircraft inspection
					 requirements.
a. Current FAA documented
					 compliance.
b. Current EMS permit
					 posted.
c. Interior and supplies
					 clean and sanitary.
d. Exterior
					 clean.
e. Equipment in good working
					 order.
f. Current USDOT Emergency
					 Response Book.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-900 - General requirements

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EMS personnel shall meet and maintain compliance with the
						following general requirements:
1. Be
					 a minimum of 16 years of age. (An EMS agency may have associated personnel who
					 are less than 16 years of age. This person is not allowed to participate in any
					 EMS response or other activity that may involve exposure to a communicable
					 disease, hazardous chemical or other risk of serious injury.)
2. Be clean and neat in appearance;
3. Be proficient in reading, writing and
					 speaking the English language in order to clearly communicate with a patient,
					 family or bystander to determine a chief complaint, nature of illness,
					 mechanism of injury and/or assess signs and symptoms.
4. Have no physical or mental impairment that
					 would render him unable to perform all practical skills required for that level
					 of training. Physical and mental performance skills include the ability of the
					 individual to function and communicate independently to perform appropriate
					 patient care, physical assessments and treatments without the need for an
					 assistant.
5. Provide to the Office
					 of EMS within 15 days, any change in contact information to include mailing
					 address, electronic notification such as email, or telephone number.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-910 - Criminal or enforcement history

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A. General denial. Application for
					 affiliation or certification of individuals convicted of certain crimes present
					 an unreasonable risk to public health and safety. Thus, applications for
					 affiliation or certification by individuals convicted of the following crimes
					 will be denied in all cases:
1. Felonies
					 involving sexual misconduct where the victim's failure to affirmatively consent
					 is an element of the crime, such as forcible rape.
2. Felonies involving the sexual or physical
					 abuse of children, the elderly or the infirm, such as sexual misconduct with a
					 child, making or distributing child pornography or using a child in a sexual
					 display, incest involving a child, or assault on an elderly or infirm
					 person.
3. Any crime in which the
					 victim is an out-of-hospital patient or a patient or resident of a health care
					 facility including abuse of, neglect of, theft from, or financial exploitation
					 of a person entrusted to the care or protection of the applicant.
4. Serious crimes of violence against persons
					 such as assault or battery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault and
					 battery, murder or attempted murder, manslaughter except involuntary
					 manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery of any degree, or arson.
5. Has been subject to a permanent revocation
					 of license or certification by another state EMS office or other recognized
					 state or national health care provider licensing or certifying body.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-920 - Reserved

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-930 - State and federal law compliance

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EMS personnel shall comply with all federal, state, and
						local laws applicable to their EMS operations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-940 - Drugs and substance abuse

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A.
					 EMS personnel may not be under the influence of any drugs or intoxicating
					 substances that impairs their ability to provide patient care or operate a
					 motor vehicle while on duty or when responding or assisting in the care of a
					 patient.
B. The EMS agency shall
					 have a drug and substance abuse policy which includes a process for testing for
					 drugs or intoxicating substances.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-950 - Disclosure of patient information

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EMS personnel may not share or disclose medical
						information concerning the names, treatments, conditions or medical history of
						patients treated. This information must be maintained as confidential,
						except:
1. To provide a copy of the
					 prehospital patient care report completed by the attendant-in-charge to the
					 receiving facility for each patient treated or transported;
2. To provide a copy of the prehospital
					 patient care report completed by the attendant-in-charge for each patient
					 treated to the agency that responds and transports the patients. The
					 prehospital patient care report copy shall be released to the transporting
					 agency upon request after the patient transport to complete the transporting
					 agency's records of all care provided to the patients transported;
3. To provide for the continuing medical care
					 of the patient;
4. To the extent
					 necessary and authorized by the patient or his representative in order to
					 collect insurance payments due;
5.
					 To provide continuing medical education of EMS personnel who provide the care
					 or assistance when patient identifiers have been removed; or
6. To assist investigations conducted by the
					 board, department or Office of EMS.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-960 - Misrepresentation of qualifications

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EMS personnel shall not misrepresent themselves as
						authorized to perform a level of care for which they are not currently
						qualified, licensed or certified. This requirement does not prohibit the
						performance of patient care by students currently enrolled in a training
						program when properly supervised as required by these
						regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-970 - Interference or obstruction of investigation

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Any EMS agency, personnel, or entity who attempts
						knowingly or willfully to interfere or obstruct an Office of EMS investigation
						may be subject to enforcement action.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-980 - False application for license, permit, certificate, endorsement or designation

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EMS personnel may not obtain or aid another person in
						obtaining agency licensure, vehicle permitting, certification, endorsement or
						designation through fraud, deceit, forgery or deliberate misrepresentation or
						falsification of information.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-990 - False statements or submissions

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EMS personnel may not make false statements,
						misrepresentations, file false credentials or willfully conceal material
						information to the board, the department, or the Office of EMS regarding
						application for agency licensure, vehicle permitting, certification,
						endorsement or designation or in connection with an investigation conducted by
						the board, the department or the Office of EMS.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1000 - Falsification of materials

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EMS personnel may not willfully alter or change the
						appearance or wording of any license, permit, certificate, endorsement,
						designation, prehospital patient care report, official agency documents, or any
						forms submitted to the Office of EMS.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1010 - Misappropriation or theft of drugs

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EMS personnel may not possess, remove, use or administer
						any controlled substances, drug delivery devices or other regulated medical
						devices from any EMS agency, EMS vehicle, health care facility, academic
						institution or other location without proper authorization.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1020 - Discrimination in provision of care

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EMS personnel may not discriminate in the provision of
						emergency medical services based on race, gender, religion, age, national
						origin, medical condition or any other reason.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1030 - Sexual harassment

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EMS personnel may not engage in sexual harassment. Sexual
						harassment includes making unwelcome sexual advances, requesting sexual favors,
						and engaging in other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature as a
						condition of:
1. The provision or
					 denial of emergency medical care to a patient;
2. The provision or denial of employment or
					 course advancement;
3. The
					 provision or denial of promotions to a coworker;
4. For the purpose or effect of creating an
					 intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for the patient or student or
					 unreasonably interfering with a patient's ability to recover; or
5. For the purpose or effect of creating an
					 intimidating, hostile or offensive classroom or working environment or
					 unreasonably interfering with a coworker's or student's ability to perform his
					 work.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1040 - Operational medical director authorization to practice

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A. EMS personnel as defined in §
					 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia may only provide emergency medical care while
					 acting under the authority of the operational medical director for the EMS
					 agency for which they are affiliated and within the scope of the EMS agency
					 license. Privileges to practice must be on the agency's official stationery or
					 indicated in the agency records which are signed and dated by the
					 OMD.
B. Agencies shall establish a
					 written policy that identifies the selection, response criteria, utilization,
					 and approval process for (i) EMS personnel to carry and administer an
					 epinephrine auto injector or medically accepted equivalent for emergency cases
					 of anaphylactic shock, and (ii) the possession and administration of oxygen
					 carried on personally owned vehicles (POV). The policy shall also include:
1. Annual approval and authorization by EMS
					 agency and OMD.
2. Drug storage
					 criteria to include:
a. Compliance with all
					 applicable temperature requirements specified by the Virginia Board of
					 Pharmacy.
b. Requirements that
					 describe how the cylinder or device is to be secured in a manner to prevent any
					 free movement within the occupant or storage compartment of the
					 vehicle.
c. Evidence of approval by
					 personal vehicle insurance carrier must be on file with EMS agency for all EMS
					 personnel authorized to carry oxygen on personally owned vehicles.
3. The personal vehicle utilized
					 to carry oxygen may be subject to inspection by the Office of EMS.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1050 - Scope of practice

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EMS personnel shall only perform those procedures,
						skills, or techniques for which he is currently licensed or certified, provided
						that he is acting in accordance with local medical treatment protocols and
						medical direction provided by the OMD of the licensed EMS agency with which he
						is affiliated and within the scope of the EMS agency licenses as authorized in
						the Emergency Medical Services Procedures and Medications Schedule as approved
						by the board.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1060

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1070 - Extraordinary care outside of protocols

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In the event of an immediate threat to loss of life or
						limb, medical control may authorize an EMS provider with specific training to
						provide care not authorized under existing protocol. The circumstances must be
						documented on the patient care report.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1080 - Inability to carry out medical control orders

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In the following circumstances, EMS personnel may refuse
						to perform specific procedures or treatments, provided medical control is
						informed of the refusal and the refusal of care is documented on the
						prehospital patient care report:
1. If
					 not adequately trained and proficient to perform the procedure;
2. If the procedure is not fully understood;
					 or
3. If the procedure is judged
					 not to be in the best interests of the patient.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1090 - Refusal of care

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A decision not to treat or transport a patient shall be
						fully documented on the prehospital patient care report.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1100 - Consent or refusal

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A. Whenever
					 care is rendered without first obtaining consent, the circumstances shall be
					 documented on the prehospital patient care report.
B. Refusal of care must be obtained and
					 documented on the prehospital patient care report.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1110 - Transfer of patient care/patient abandonment

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EMS personnel may not leave a patient in need of
						emergency medical care without first providing for a level of care capable of
						meeting the assessed and documented needs of the patient's condition is present
						and available or a refusal is obtained.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1120 - Provider disagreement over patient's needs

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In the event that responding EMS personnel at the scene
						of a medical emergency have made differing assessments as to a patient's
						treatment needs or transport destination, medical control shall be contacted to
						resolve the conflict.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1130 - Attending of the patient during transports

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During transportation, the patient shall be attended in
						the patient compartment of the vehicle by the required attendant-in-charge.
						Where additional attendants are required by these regulations, they must attend
						the patient in the patient compartment of the vehicle during transportation
						unless otherwise allowed.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1140 - Provision of patient care documentation

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EMS personnel and EMS agencies shall provide the
						receiving medical facility or transporting EMS agency with a copy of the
						prehospital patient care report for each patient treated at the time of patient
						transfer. Should EMS personnel be unable to provide the full prehospital
						patient care report at the time of patient transfer, EMS personnel shall
						provide an abbreviated documented report with the critical EMS findings and
						actions at the time of patient transfer and the full prehospital patient care
						report shall be provided to the accepting facility within 12
						hours.
Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and
						  32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1150 - Emergency operation of EMS vehicle

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EMS personnel are only authorized to operate an EMS
						vehicle under emergency conditions, as allowed by § 46.2-920 of the Code
						of Virginia:
1. When responding to
					 medical emergencies for which they have been dispatched or have
					 witnessed.
2. When transporting
					 patients to a hospital or other medical clinic when the attendant-in-charge has
					 determined that the patient's condition is unstable or life
					 threatening.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1160 - Provision of care by mutual aid

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EMS personnel who have not been specifically requested to
						respond to a call may assist a responding EMS agency at the scene of a medical
						emergency if the provider is licensed or certified to provide a level of care
						at the scene that is required to meet the assessed needs of the patient,
						and
1. A response obligation to
					 locality or a mutual aid agreement exists between the provider's EMS agency and
					 the responding EMS agency, or
2.
					 Medical control shall be contacted to obtain approval to provide patient care
					 as the AIC. If contact with medical control is not possible or would unduly
					 delay the provision of care, then the EMS provider may proceed with the
					 indicated treatment with approval of the responding EMS agency's personnel on
					 the scene. In such event, the circumstances of the incident must be documented
					 on the prehospital patient care report.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part II - EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards › Article 5 - EMS Personnel Requirements and Standard of Conduct › Section 12VAC5-31-1165 - EMS agency mutual aid response

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An EMS agency providing resources, certified personnel,
						permitted vehicles, or equipment as a result of an Emergency Management
						Assistance Compact (EMAC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or any
						other out-of-state mutual aid request shall notify OEMS upon commitment of
						requested resources. Notification by direct verbal communication shall be made
						to the local OEMS program representative.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.