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/TC personnel and services.

     (1) This chapter establishes criteria for:

     (a) Training and certification of basic, intermediate and advanced life support technicians;

     (b) Licensure and inspection of ambulance 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.

     (3) This chapter does not contain detailed procedures to implement the state EMS/TC system. Request procedures, guidelines, or any publications referred to in this chapter from the Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention, Department of Health, Olympia, WA 98504-7853 or on the internet at www.doh.wa.gov.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 00-08-102, § 246-976-001, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and chapters 18.71, 18.73 and 70.168 RCW. 93-01-148 (Order 323), § 246-976-001, filed 12/23/92, effective 1/23/93.]