§ 270-040. PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND ENDORSEMENT LEVELS

(a)

Application for a permit must be made upon forms prescribed by the County in accordance with this Chapter. The County, after receipt of the completed application shall:

(1)

Confirm the applicant's approval as a LALS or ALS provider;

(2)

Cause an investigation to be made of the applicant, the applicant's proposed service and the information contained on the application;

(3)

Upon completion of the investigation, either issue the permit or reject the application in writing on any grounds prescribed in this Chapter. The written rejection must set forth the reasons therefore and must notify the applicant of his right to appeal.

(b)

In accordance with Section 270-040(a), the County shall prepare an application form and shall require each applicant to furnish information as it deems necessary to determine the applicant's ability to meet the requirements of this Chapter.

(c)

The applicant must provide proof of insurance coverage as required by Section 270-110 of this Chapter.

(d)

A permit expires on July 1, following the date of issuance, and must be renewed before that date. A renewal application must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the permit expiration date with the same requirements, limitations, terms and conditions applicable to issuance of a permit. A modified application form approved by the County shall be used for renewal applications for a permit.

(e)

The County shall not approve an application for operation unless that application is in compliance with the policies of the Local EM Agency. The application shall include, at a minimum, a description of:

(1)

The name, current address, and certification level of the attendants which the service proposes to utilize;

(2)

How the service or agency proposes that its attendants will comply with requirements under this Chapter for continuing training and periodic certification;

(3)

Communications and 24-hour dispatch capabilities, including; recording of telephone and radio communications of the service, recording maintenance and retrieval system, response times and the protocols used for dispatching the service;

(4)

The equipment, supplies and drugs which the service uses on each BLS, ALS, LALS or medical transport unit must comply with Local EMS Agency policy;

(5)

How the service or agency proposes to maintain adequate medical records on the treatment of patients, and a general description of their internal quality assurance process and the individuals responsible;

(6)

The name of each base hospital to which patients will be transported and the signature of an authorized representative of each hospital;

(7)

The staffing necessary for the number of units to be operated by the service;

(8)

The service's plan for drug storage, supply and resupply;

(9)

The service's plan for handling and disposal of Biohazardous Materials;

(10)

The service's plan for Infection Control and;

(11)

The service's plan for the Incident Command System (ICS), and System (ICS), and disaster training, equipment and supplies.