Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
TRAUMA/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Chapter 246-976 - Emergency medical services and trauma care systems
Section 246-976-001 - Purpose

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-976-001

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

The purpose of these rules is to implement RCW 18.71.200 through 18.71.215, and chapters 18.73 and 70.168 RCW; and those sections of chapter 70.24 RCW relating to EMS personnel and services.

(1) This chapter establishes criteria for:

(a) Training and certification of EMS providers;

(b) Licensure and inspection of ambulance services and aid services;

(c) Verification of prehospital trauma services;

(d) Development and operation of a statewide trauma registry;

(e) The designation process and operating requirements for designated trauma care services;

(f) A statewide emergency medical communication system;

(g) Administration of the statewide EMS/TC system.

(2) This chapter does not contain detailed procedures to implement the state EMS/TC system. Requests for procedures, guidelines, or any publications referred to in this chapter must be obtained from the Office of Community Health Systems, Department of Health, Olympia, WA 98504-7853 or on the internet at www.doh.wa.gov.

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 11-07-078, § 246-976-001, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11; 00-08-102, § 246-976-001, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and chapters 18.71, 18.73 and 70.168 RCW. 93-01-148 (Order 323), § 246-976-001, filed 12/23/92, effective 1/23/93.

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