Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.14 - HOSPITALS
Section 16.03.14.377 - NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO LICENSED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AGENCIES

a. On an annual basis, the FSED must send written notice containing the information described in Section 377.01.c of this rule, to all area EMS services and EMS services' medical directors, licensed by the Department's EMS Bureau, that transport to the facility,

b. Within three (3) business days of any change in capability, the FSED must send written notice containing the information described in Section 377.01.c of this rule, to all area EMS services and EMS services' medical directors, licensed by the Department's EMS Bureau, that may transport to the facility.

c. The written notice must include the following information:

d. The EMS Bureau will identify and provide, upon request from the FSED, the names and mailing addresses of all EMS services and medical directors that must receive notification.

a. Ambulance bays must be located close to the emergency suite and the designated treatment rooms holding patients requiring transfer to a hospital for treatment after stabilization.

b. If the FSED exists greater than thirty (30) road miles from the main hospital it must include a helicopter landing area inspected and approved for EMS helicopter landing by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

c. Where appropriate, features such as garages, landing pads, approaches, lighting, and fencing required to meet state and local codes, rules, and statutes that govern the placement, safety features, and elements required to accommodate helicopter(s) and ambulance(s), must be provided on the campus of the freestanding emergency department.