This document provides the required and approved medication list for EMS agencies based on the certified provider level and EMS agency licensure level.

In 2015, Act 15 required EMS providers, both paid and volunteer, to have background completed every 5 years. The required background checks include a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.

Here are resources for electronic patient care reporting.

These documents provide the laws and regulations regarding the use of emergency lights by EMS agencies and EMS providers.

Here are resources regarding the legislation for controlled substances.

While the EHSF assists EMS agencies and providers to understand the PA EMS Act of 2009 and its Rules and Regulations, there are other laws EMS agencies leaders and providers must recognize. Here are some additional laws and regulations.

WebCur was used as the EHSF Data Repository prior to ESO Solutions.

The patient transfer of care form is required by the EMS Act and Rules and Regulations. The Department requires the primary care provider to provide a report with the receiving facility at the time of the patient's transfer of care. The report must be given verbally and in a written format. This form provides the minimum data elements required to be provided at the time of the patient's transfer of care.