Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 8 - Office of Health Policy and Planning
Subpart 90 - Planning and Resource Development
Chapter 05 - Acute Care Facilities and Services Overview
Section 15-8-90-05-518 - Emergency Medical Services
Section 15-8-90-05-518.02 - Protocols

When EMS professionals are called, the injured or ill person is often transported to the hospital in an ambulance. EMS professionals work under protocols approved by physicians designated as Off Line Medical Control. The physician oversees the care of patients in EMS systems is knowledgeable about out-of-hospital patient care interventions and delivery systems. Typically, the physicians work in conjunction with local EMS managers to assure quality patient care. EMS may be provided by a fire department, a private ambulance service, a county or government-based service, a hospital-based service, or a combination of the above. EMS professionals may be paid or serve as volunteers in the community.