WAC 246-976-001. Purpose

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; (h) Development and operation of a statewide electronic EMS data 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 .