§ 270-340. PROHIBITED ACTS

(a)

No person or service may represent, advertise or imply that it is authorized to provide ambulance or medical transport services unless the service has a current authorization for operation from the County.

(b)

No service or agency may use EMT-IIs, EMT-Ps and/or registered nurses unless the service or agency has a current permit authorization by the County and the service operates in accordance with all provisions of this Chapter.

(c)

No person may operate a unit within Sutter County unless the unit meets the following operation standards:

(1)

No unit may be dispatched unless it is fully operational and;

(2)

The unit at the time it is in use or on call contains equipment and supplies such as are applicable for any specific unit and specified in Sections 270-120, 270-130 and 270-150, whichever may be applicable.

(d)

No person may operate any unit while under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or controlled substance or any drugs that impair the ability to carryout responsibilities.

(e)

No unit may be dispatched with any soiled, dirty or contaminated bandages, dressings, bedding, materials or equipment contained in the patient compartment, unless properly bagged.

(f)

No person, service or agency shall be out of compliance with Government Code, Section 8355, in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace.

([409,602,691,970] Ord. 1385, Sec. 1, June 15, 2004)