Mississippi · Regulations
Subpart 31: Emergency Medical Services
446 sections
446 sections
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.1.1Legal Authority: The Mississippi State Department of Health (the Department),
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.1.2Definitions
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.1.3To apply for ambulance licensure an applicant service must complete and
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.1.4Proposed off-line/on-line medical directors must provide documentation
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.1.5The overall application for ambulance licensure must be approved by the State
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.1.6Licensed ambulance services shall submit Mississippi Uniform Accident Reports
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.1.7911 is the universal emergency phone number for public access of Emergency
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.1Inspections to ensure compliance with the law will be made not less than two (2)
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.2No employer shall employ or permit any employee to perform any services for
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.3No owner of a publicly or privately owned ambulance service shall permit the
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.4The owner/manager or medical director of each publicly or privately owned
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.5A Mississippi licensed EMS Agency shall comply with the mandatory system of
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.6Other common grounds for suspension or revocation are for example, but not
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.7A license can be temporarily suspended or revoked by any staff member of the
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.8The owner, manager, or medical director of each publicly or privately owned
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.9The right to appeal process is discussed in section 41-59-49
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.2.10To maintain situation awareness of coverage within Mississippi, the owner,
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.3.1Any change of ownership or location voids original license and permit(s)
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.4.1Permits are issued by the BEMS to a licensed ambulance service after an
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.4.2Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service license
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.4.3To apply for an EMS vehicle permit the owner or designated representative of the
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.4.4BEMS will conduct an inspection of vehicle prior to issuing the permit
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.4.5All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.4.6Common grounds for suspension or revocation of vehicle permit are, for example:
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.4.7Common grounds for issuance of temporary permit (limited to 90 days) are for
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.1Standards for the design, construction, and equipment of ambulance vehicles
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.2All new ambulance vehicles, before being issued an original ambulance
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.3The BEMS shall have the authority to grant exceptions to requirements for color,
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.4Suction aspirator system: Shall be electrically powered
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.5Portable suction aspirator: The unit will be self-contained, portable, battery
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.6Two-way (mobile) radio equipment: One two-way radio (155.340 MHZ) or
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.7Standard mandatory miscellaneous equipment: Unless otherwise precluded
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.8Medical, surgical, and bio-medical equipment for all levels: When specified, the
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.9Infectious disease precaution materials: NOTE: Latex-free equipment should be
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.10The Bureau of EMS and the Committee on Medical Direction, Training, and
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.6.1For the AEMT all the equipment for the EMT as previously listed plus the
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.7.1All the equipment and supplies listed above plus the following additional
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.8.1The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for all types of
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.9.1Ambulance services and personnel should not store or carry prescription drugs or
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.9.2Prescription items and drugs should always be stored and carried in secure
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.9.3Narcotics: Certified ALS personnel (paramedics and RNs) functioning under
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.9.4Prescription Items: All ambulance services licensed by the BEMS are required to
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.1Special Use Emergency Medical Services Vehicles (SUEMSV) used on roadways
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.2Permits for special use EMS vehicles are issued by BEMS to a licensed
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.3Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service license
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.4All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.5
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.6Personnel operating ground SUEMSV must be certified as EMS-D
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.7Each SUEMSV must be insured as per Section 41-59-27, Mississippi Code of
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.8All Special Use EMS Vehicles must be marked with flashing red lights front and
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.10.9High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff: Each Special Use EMS Vehicle must be
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.11.1Every ALS ambulance, when responding to and transporting patients requiring
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.11.2In addition, any ambulance service that wishes to provide ALS and employ ALS
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.11.3Anyone driving an ambulance or (invalid) vehicle must possess a valid
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.11.4Certification of training for personnel functioning in an out-of-hospital Advanced
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.12.1All licensed ambulance services operating in the State of Mississippi must submit
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.12.2A completed copy of a Patient Care Report containing Mississippi minimum EMS
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.12.3All Mississippi minimum EMS data set are due within fourteen (14) days to the
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.12.4All Mississippi minimum EMS data set or computer disk information returned to
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.12.5Returns may result in a penalty as outlined under Section 41-59-45, paragraph 3
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.1Standards for invalid vehicles: #22474
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.2Required equipment: #22474
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.3Vehicle Standards:
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.4High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff: Each invalid vehicle must be equipped
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.5The invalid vehicle shall be used only for the transport of an “invalid”
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.6The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for vehicles: #22474
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.7Infectious disease precaution materials: NOTE: Latex-free equipment should be
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.8Permits for invalid vehicles are issued by BEMS to a licensed invalid service after
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.9Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service license
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.10All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.11
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.12Personnel operating invalid vehicles must possess a valid EMS-D in addition to a
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.13Records for invalid transport shall be maintained as follows: #22474
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.14Required personnel: In addition to vehicle operator, there shall be at least one
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.13.15License Requirements: Application for licensed to conduct invalid transport
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.14.1Complaints: All complaints concerning certified personnel or licensed service
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.14.2Investigations: All complaints will be thoroughly investigated and evaluated by
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.15.1The State Board of Health and the Bureau of EMS shall provide an opportunity
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.15.2BEMS shall notify the certified personnel or licensed service by registered mail,
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.15.3Within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing, or such period determined during
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.15.4The decision to suspend, revoke or deny a license shall become final thirty days
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.16.1All subscription permits issued are valid for a maximum period of one (1) year
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.16.2The Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) permit fee is in addition to the fee for BLS
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.17.1Each membership subscription ambulance service provided must forward a copy
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.17.2Proof of the establishment of a reserve fund must be provided to BEMS as a
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.18.1Each subscription ambulance service must submit its annual report with all
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.18.2The annual report may be submitted in letter form to BEMS with supporting
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.18.3BEMS will suspend all subscription permits of ambulance services failing to file
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.19.1Transfer of patient care upon arrival at the Mississippi licensed hospital shall
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.19.5Pharmaceuticals in the Non-Transport Setting: Non-Transport EMS protocols will
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.20.1BEMS will license non-transport EMS operators, including fire department and
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.20.2To obtain license as a Non-Transport EMS Site, applicant sites must:
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.20.3Final approval of non-transport EMS sites requires submission of the application
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.20.4BEMS will collect, and process fees approved by the Board for Non-Transport
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.21.1BEMS will regulate non-emergency medical transport and issue permits to
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.21.2Non-emergency medical transport services must comply with the standards for
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.21.3Non-emergency medical transport drivers must meet the following standards as
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.21.4Permits issued to new applicants must include information on the operations site,
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.21.5Required minimum equipment:
- 15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.21.6High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff: Non-transport vehicles must be equipped