Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.01.02 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) - RULE DEFINITIONS
Section 16.01.02.010 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS A THROUGH B
Current through August 31, 2023
For the purposes of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) chapters of rules, the following definitions apply: (3-17-22)
01. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). An AEMT is a person who: (3-17-22)
02. Advanced Life Support (ALS). The provision of medical care, medication administration and treatment with medical devices that correspond to the knowledge and skill objectives in the Paramedic curriculum currently approved by the State Health Officer and within the scope of practice defined in IDAPA 16.02.02, "Idaho Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physician Commission," by persons licensed as Paramedics by the Department. (3-17-22)
03. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. A person who meets all the applicable requirements and is licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse under Sections 54-1401 through 54-1418, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
04. Advertise. Communication of information to the public, institutions, or to any person concerned, by any oral, written, graphic means including handbills, newspapers, television, radio, telephone directories, billboards, or electronic communication methods. (3-17-22)
05. Affiliation. The formal association that exists between an agency and those licensed personnel who appear on the agency's roster, which includes active participation, collaboration, and involvement. Affiliation can be demonstrated by the credentialing of licensed personnel by the agency medical director. (3-17-22)
06. Affiliating EMS Agency. The licensed EMS agency, or agencies, under which licensed personnel are authorized to provide patient care. (3-17-22)
07. Air Ambulance. Any privately or publicly owned fixed wing aircraft or rotary wing aircraft used for, or intended to be used for, the transportation of persons experiencing physiological or psychological illness or injury who may need medical attention during transport. This may include dual or multipurpose vehicles that otherwise comply with Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and specifications established in IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements." (3-17-22)
08. Air Medical Agency. An agency licensed by the Department that responds to requests for patient care and transportation from hospitals and EMS agencies using a fixed wing aircraft or rotary wing aircraft. (3-17-22)
09. Air Medical. A service type available to a licensed air medical EMS agency that meets the requirements in IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements." (3-17-22)
10. Air Medical Response. The deployment of an aircraft licensed as an air ambulance to an emergency scene intended for the purpose of patient treatment and transportation. (3-17-22)
11. Air Medical Support. A service type available to a licensed air medical EMS agency that meets the requirements in IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements." (3-17-22)
12. Ambulance. Any privately or publicly owned motor vehicle, or nautical vessel, used for, or intended to be used for, the transportation of sick or injured persons who may need medical attention during transport. This may include dual or multipurpose vehicles that otherwise comply with Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and specifications established in IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements." (3-17-22)
13. Ambulance-Based Clinicians. Licensed Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are currently licensed under Sections 54-1401 through 54-1418, Idaho Code, and Physician Assistants who are currently licensed under Sections 54-1801 through 54-1841, Idaho Code. (3-17-22)
14. Ambulance Agency. An agency licensed by the Department under Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements," operated with the intent to provide personnel and equipment for medical treatment at an emergency scene, during transportation or during transfer of persons experiencing physiological or psychological illness or injury who may need medical attention during transport. (3-17-22)
15. Ambulance Certification. Designation issued by the EMS Bureau to a licensed EMR indicating that the EMR has successfully completed ambulance certification training, examination, and credentialing as required by the EMS Bureau. The ambulance certification allows a licensed EMR to serve as the sole patient care provider in an ambulance during transport or transfer. (3-17-22)
16. Applicant. Any organization that is requesting an agency license under Sections 56-1011 through 56-1023, Idaho Code, and IDAPA 16.01.03, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Agency Licensing Requirements," including the following: (3-17-22)
17. Assessment. The evaluation of a patient by EMS licensed personnel intending to provide treatment or transportation to that patient. (3-17-22)
18. Basic Life Support (BLS). The provision of medical care, medication administration, and treatment with medical devices that correspond to the knowledge and skill objectives in the EMR or EMT curriculum currently approved by the State Health Officer and within scope of practice defined in IDAPA 16.02.02, "Idaho Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physician Commission," by persons licensed as EMRs or EMTs by the Department. (3-17-22)
19. Board. The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare. (3-17-22)
