South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-7 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Sec2 61-7.2200 - AIR AMBULANCE
Section 61-7.2200.2205 - Medication and Fluids for Advanced Life Support Air Ambulances. (II)
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-7.2200.2205
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. The EMS Agency shall ensure medications and fluids approved by the Department for possession and administration by Paramedics and specified by the Medical Control Physician are carried on the Air Ambulance. The EMS Agency shall ensure that medications not included on the approved medication list for Paramedics are only carried on board the Air Ambulance if the EMS Agency has a written Protocol that includes delineation of administration only by a registered nurse or physician.
B. The EMS Agency shall ensure on each Air Ambulance:
1. All
Medications are easily accessible;
2. Controlled substances are in a double
locked system and kept in a manner consistent with state and federal controlled
substances laws and regulations;
3.
Storage of medications allows for protection from extreme temperature changes
within the U.S. Pharmacopeia guidelines, if environment deems it necessary;
and
4. If there is a refrigerator
on the Air Ambulance for medications, a temperature monitoring and tracking
policy is established and implemented, and the refrigerator is used and labeled
"for medication use only."
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