EMSA: Revised EMT Regulations and EMT-P Regulations Approved

Thursday, February 14, 2013

EMSA: Revised EMT Regulations and EMT-P Regulations Approved

Revised EMT Regulations and the EMT-P Regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and posted to the EMS Authority website. Both sets of Regulations will go into effect on April 1, 2013.

EMT and EMT-P Regulations

The revised EMT Regulations and the Paramedic Regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and posted to the EMS Authority website. Both sets of Regulations will go into effect on April 1, 2013. If you would like to review the documents, they are posted on the following webpage: http://www.emsa.ca.gov/laws/default.asp .

Paramedic Application Informational Videos

The EMS Authority (EMSA) is proud to present its new Paramedic Application Informational Videos. All too often paramedic initial and renewal applications are returned for simple and preventable mistakes. In an effort to help paramedics avoid licensure delays, the staff at EMSA has put together videos for reducing simple errors on the paramedic applications, these videos offer tips on identifying common mistakes and how to avoid them. The videos run between 4-6 minutes creating a quick and informative aide. Click on the following link to access the video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/EMSAuthority?feature=mhee

Policies/Procedures/Protocols Effective July 1st, 2012

Quick Summary of EDCEMSA Policy Changes effective July 1, 2012
July 2012 Policy And Procedure Manual Table of Contents
Refusal of Care and/or Transportation July 2012
Determination of Death July 2012
EMS Aircraft July 2012
Patients Under a 5150 Hold July 2012
Physical Restraint July 2012
Guidelines for Interfacility Transfer of 5150 Patients July 2012
ALS Unit Minimum Equipment Inventories July 2012
Routine Medical Care July 2012
King Airway Device July 2012
Intraosseous Infusion July 2012
Tourniquet for Hemorrhage Control July 2012
Prehospital Protocols Table of Contents July 2012
Stroke July 2012
Crush Syndrome July 2012
2012-2013 Drug Formulary

Protocols/Policies Effective January 1st, 2012
January 2012 Protocol Update ALS Unit Inventories 2012 Bradycardia 2012 EMS Communications 2012 Pulseless Arrest 2012 Narrow Complex Tach 2012 Wide Complex Tach 2012 CHF/Pulmonary Edema 2012

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Learning Points
Click here to view the "Fall 2012 CQI Learning Points"
Click here to view the "Summer 2012 CQI Learning Points"
Click here to view the "Winter 2012 CQI Learning Points"
Click here to view the "Summer 2011 CQI Learning Points"

The Change From "A-B-C" to "C-A-B"The newest development in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC is a change in the basic life support (BLS) sequence of steps from "A-B-C" (Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions) to "C-A-B" (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) for adults and pediatric patients (children and infants, excluding newly borns). Although the experts agreed that it is important to reduce time to first chest compressions, they were aware that a change in something as established as the A-B-C sequence would require re-education of everyone who has ever learned CPR. Click here for more information.

Click here to review the "Highlights of the 2010 America Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC"

Your Healthcare Expertise Makes the Difference

All healthcare professionals are needed to volunteer for public service in the event of a significant disaster or a public health emergency. You can make a difference during times of disaster by helping people, animals and your community. For more information, click here.

Laws, Regulations, & Legislation

Health and Safety Code

EMS Act - Division 2.5 - Health and Safety Code [PDF] [Word] Updated 1/30/2013
Link to Official California Legislative Information - California Law

Other Laws Referencing the EMS Authority

Miscellaneous Statutes Referencing The Emergency Medical Services Authority

Regulations

(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 22)

Chapter 1: Conflict of Interest Code [PDF]
- Chapter 1.1: Training Standards for Child Care Providers [PDF] [Word]
- Chapter 1.2: First Aid for Schoolbus Drivers [PDF] [Word]
- Chapter 1.5: Public Safety Regulations [PDF]
- Chapter 1.8: Layperson Defibrillation Regulations [PDF] [Word]
Chapter 2: EMT Regulations
- Current Regulations [PDF] [Word]
- Regulations Effective 4/1/2013 [PDF] [Word]
- Regulations Effective 4/1/2013 - Revisions Shown [PDF]
Chapter 3: Advanced EMT Regulations [PDF] [Word]
Chapter 4: Paramedic Regulations
- Current Regulations [PDF] [Word]
  - Recommended Guidelines for Disciplinary Orders and Conditions of Probation [PDF] [Word]
- Regulations Effective 4/1/2013 [PDF] [Word]
- Regulations Effective 4/1/2013 - Revisions Shown [PDF] [Word]
Chapter 5: Process for Applicant Verification [PDF] - Limitations on Paramedic Licenses for Aliens.
Chapter 6: Process for EMT and Advanced EMT Disciplinary Action [PDF] [Word]

Recommended Guidelines for Disciplinary Orders and Conditions of Probation [PDF] [Word]

Chapter 7: Trauma Systems Regulations [PDF]
Chapter 8: Prehospital EMS Air Regulations [PDF]
Chapter 9: Poison Control Center Regulations [PDF]
Chapter 10: EMT Registry Regulations [PDF] [Word]
Chapter 11: EMS Continuing Education [PDF] [Word]
Chapter 12: EMS System Quality Improvement [PDF] [Word]

Link to the OAL - California State Code of Regulations

CFN - California Fire News 2012

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Thursday, February 14, 2013