California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 9 - Prehospital Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 8 - Prehospital EMS Aircraft Regulations
Article 5 - Equipment and Supplies, Aircraft Specifications
Section 100306 - Space and Equipment

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 100306

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) All EMS Aircraft shall be configured so that:

(1) There is sufficient space in the patient compartment to accommodate one (1) patient on a stretcher and one (1) patient attendant. Air ambulances shall at a minimum have space to accommodate one (1) patient and two (2) patient attendants.

(2) There is sufficient space for medical personnel to have adequate access to the patient in order to carry out necessary procedures including CPR on the ground and in the air.

(3) There is sufficient space for medical equipment and supplies required by State regulations or authorizing EMS agency policy.

(4) Additional authorizing EMS agency requirements are met.

(b) Each EMS aircraft shall have adequate safety belts and tie-downs for all personnel, patient(s), stretcher(s) and equipment to prevent inadvertent movement.

(c) Each EMS aircraft shall have on-board equipment and supplies commensurate with the scope of practice of the medical flight crew as specified by the classifying EMS agency. This requirement may be fulfilled through the utilization of appropriate kits (cases/packs) which can be carried on a given flight to meet the needs of a specific type of patient and/or additional medical personnel not usually staffing the aircraft.

(d) Communications

(1) In accordance with authorizing EMS agency policies, all EMS aircraft shall have the capability of communicating with:
(A) Designated dispatch center(s).

(B) EMS ground units at the scene of an emergency.

(C) Designated base hospitals.

(D) Receiving hospitals.

(E) Other appropriate facilities or agencies.

(2) All EMS aircraft shall utilize appropriate radio frequencies for dispatch, routing and coordination of flights. This excludes use of Med 1-8 and HEAR (155.340 MHz and 155.280 MHz) for these purposes.

(3) Radio equipment may be inspected to assure compliance with the requirements of the authorizing EMS agency.

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.1 and 1797.107, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.103, 1797.204, 1797.206, 1797.220, 1797.222 and 1798.2, Health and Safety Code.

The amended version of this section by Register 2024, No. 38, effective 1/1/2025 is not yet available.

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