Illinois Administrative Code
Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Part 515 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, TRAUMA CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CENTER, PRIMARY STROKE CENTER AND ACUTE STROKE READY HOSPITAL CODE
Subpart F - VEHICLE SERVICE PROVIDERS
Section 515.833 - In-Field Service Level Upgrade - Rural Population
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Ambulance Service Provider and Vehicle Service Provider Upgrades - Rural Population
b) If the EMS System Medical Director approves a proposal for a rural in-field service level upgrade under this Section, he or she shall submit the proposal to the Department along with a statement of approval signed by him or her. Once the Department has approved the proposal, the rural ambulance service provider or rural vehicle service provider will be authorized to function at the highest level of EMT license (advanced life support/paramedic, advanced EMT, intermediate life support, or basic life support) or Pre-Hospital RN held by any person staffing the vehicle. (Section 3.87 of the Act)
c) The Department will approve or deny the request based on the Department's review and determination of the provider's ability to comply with requirements as outlined in the Act and this Part. Any application found deficient will be returned to the provider with a request for additional information or clarification.