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QRS Inpsection Checklist 2017-09

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Providers
Agencies
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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
EMS Agency Medical Director
Treatment
Clinical
Licensure
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QRS Inpsection Checklist 2017-09 (160.15 KB) 160.15 KB

Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance

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Agencies
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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
Licensure

This is a reference to the Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance, also known as the KKK Specs, for EMS agency licensure of ambulances for patient transport.

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Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance (1.94 MB) 1.94 MB

EMS Agency Equipment Requirements

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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
Licensure
EMS Agency Medical Director
EMS Providers

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

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EMS Agency Equipment Requirements 2019-06 (90.14 KB) 90.14 KB
EMS Agency Equipment Requirements 2017-06 (77.93 KB) 77.93 KB
EMS Agency Equipment Requirements 2016-06 (77.11 KB) 77.11 KB

EMS Approved and Required Medication List

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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
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EMS Agency Medical Director
Medical Command Facilities
Medical Command Facility Medical Director
Medical Command Physician
EMS Providers
Treatment
Clinical

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

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EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2019-06 (83.78 KB) 83.78 KB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2018-04 (82.47 KB) 82.47 KB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2017-06 (2.12 MB) 2.12 MB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2015-08 (77.11 KB) 77.11 KB

Ambulance Licensure Manual April 2011

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Agencies
Tags
EMS Agency
EMS Operations
Licensure

This is the ambulance licensure manual for EMS agencies to better understand the licensure process.

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EMS Agency Ambulance Licensure Manual 2011-04 (267.27 KB) 267.27 KB

Agency Name and Fictitious Name FAQ

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Agencies
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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
Licensure
Doing Business As

This document is an FAQ document to agency questions about the difference between the name as filed with the Department of State and a Doing Business As (DBA) for EMS agency licensure.

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Agency Name and Fictitious Name FAQ (335.66 KB) 335.66 KB

Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition

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EMS Agency
Licensure
Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition

The Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program (VRSR) is a joint program between the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The program recognizing emergency services that can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations and met the standards as established by the two agencies to obtain VRSR.

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VRSR General Administration Guide (66.78 KB) 66.78 KB
VRSR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Manual (194.68 KB) 194.68 KB
VRSR Swiftwater Rescue/Flood Evacuation Manual (485.63 KB) 485.63 KB
VRSR Application (46.22 KB) 46.22 KB
VRSR Inpsection Forms (336.22 KB) 336.22 KB

Licensure: Quick Response Service

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Agencies
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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
Licensure

Here are resources for the Quick Response Service level of licensure.

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QRS Overview Manual 2012-03 (415.25 KB) 415.25 KB
QRS PCR Template (80.93 KB) 80.93 KB

Licensure: Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program

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Agencies
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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
Licensure

EMS agencies are encouraged to participate in the optional Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program.

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Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Overview 2015 (663.2 KB) 663.2 KB

ALS Provider Skills Verifcation

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Providers
Partners
Agencies
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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
EMS Agency Medical Director
EMS Providers
Licensure

All providers certified at or above the AEMT level are required to have ALS skills verifications completed by the EMS agency's medical director. The skills verification must be completed initially and every 12 months. The EMS agency is responsible for maintaining the verification records for seven years.

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Information about the ALS Provider Skills Verification Requirements (29.63 KB) 29.63 KB
EHSF Template for Skills Verification (14.74 KB) 14.74 KB

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