15 MAC Pt. 12, R. 1.5.9
Infectious disease precaution materials: NOTE: Latex-free equipment should be
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 12, R. 1.5.9
Infectious disease precaution materials: NOTE: Latex-free equipment should be
available. #24068
1.
Disposable latex gloves (6 pairs). Gloves shall meet NFPA 1999
requirements.
2.
Disposable goggles and masks (2 pair) or face shields (4)
3.
Impervious gown or apron (2) and 2 pair shoe covers.
4.
Respiratory protection (i.e. N95 or N100 mask) (2)
5.
Disinfectant for hands (waterless hand cleanser, commercial antimicrobial.
May be towelette, spray or liquid.) and equipment.
6.
Sharps container (see OSHA regulations in Appendix 8) one each, fixed
and portable.
7.
Two leak-proof plastic bags for contaminated or biohazard waste.
8.
Two disposable rigid non-metallic suction tips with wide bore inside
diameter of at least 18 fr.
9.
Two of each size sterile disposable suction catheters: (2 each - 5-6 fr.); (2
each - 8-10 fr.); (2 each - 14-18 fr.)
10.
One bedpan, one urinal, and at least two emesis basins or bags or
commercial equivalent.
11.
NOTE: In addition to the previously listed BLS regulations, the following
additional ALS requirements must be met:
a.
Only vehicles meeting current state regulations for emergency
ambulance classifications may be approved and permitted as ALS
vehicles.
b.
All ALS vehicles shall conform to the advanced equipment
guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons,
Committee on Trauma, and as may be modified by the State Board
of Health.
c.
If not stored on the ambulance, the equipment and supplies
required for advanced life support at the AEMT or Paramedic
level, must be stored and packaged in such a manner that they can
be delivered to the scene on or before the response of the ALS
personnel. This may be accomplished by rapid response units or
other non-ambulance emergency vehicles. NOTE: ALS services are
required to have ALS equipment commensurate with the ALS
staffing plan submitted as part of the application for service
licensure. #22474