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Yes.
-The cost of the permits are increased to support the County's licensing program.
-Licensing fees for EMS aircraft operators are implemented.
-The "Need & Necessity" proof requirement has been eliminated.
-Financial penalties have been developed for violations of County codes, prehospital care policies, local and State laws, etc....
-Insurance provisions have been updated to be consistant with current County policy.
-Transferring the responsibility for compliance from the employer to the individual employee to ensure that employee has current required licenses and certifications.
-Applicant's financial capability must be proved.
-Response time standards are established.
-CCT programs will require County review and permit.
-Provide proof that the company has technically qualified management. Manager's resume must demonstrate at least 5 years of increasingly responsible experience.
-Written dispatch policies & procedures.
-Great focus on clinical QA/QI procedures, and the requirement to examine key indicators. Operational, Dispatch, ALS & CCT....
In all, the issue all along has been a lack of consistant medical oversight and accountability in all areas of the County. There are superstars performing EMS services in both 9-1-1 and non-emergency markets. The majority of the providers should have examined investing in sandwich shops, rather than businesses that risk lives. Effective the end of this month, the bar is raised. Congratulations to the EMS Agency and Board of Supervisors for recognizing the need.
-The cost of the permits are increased to support the County's licensing program.
-Licensing fees for EMS aircraft operators are implemented.
-The "Need & Necessity" proof requirement has been eliminated.
-Financial penalties have been developed for violations of County codes, prehospital care policies, local and State laws, etc....
-Insurance provisions have been updated to be consistant with current County policy.
-Transferring the responsibility for compliance from the employer to the individual employee to ensure that employee has current required licenses and certifications.
-Applicant's financial capability must be proved.
-Response time standards are established.
-CCT programs will require County review and permit.
-Provide proof that the company has technically qualified management. Manager's resume must demonstrate at least 5 years of increasingly responsible experience.
-Written dispatch policies & procedures.
-Great focus on clinical QA/QI procedures, and the requirement to examine key indicators. Operational, Dispatch, ALS & CCT....
In all, the issue all along has been a lack of consistant medical oversight and accountability in all areas of the County. There are superstars performing EMS services in both 9-1-1 and non-emergency markets. The majority of the providers should have examined investing in sandwich shops, rather than businesses that risk lives. Effective the end of this month, the bar is raised. Congratulations to the EMS Agency and Board of Supervisors for recognizing the need.