EMS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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Policy #	Title	Effective Date
	Policy and Procedure Manual Table of Contents

Policy Memorandum

2006-02	Clearing of Patients in Custody	04/27/2006
2009-01	Billing for Services to Non-transported Patients	01/05/2009
2009-02	Emergency and Non-Emergency Patient Definitions	01/05/2009
2010-02	Patient Privacy	03/19/2010
2010-03	Patient Care Records (PCR)	12/03/2010
2010-04	Bariatric Patient Transports	12/17/2010
2011-02	Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device	06/08/2011
2012-01	DNR and POLST	03/12/2012
2012-03	Scene Safety and Care for Patients with Penetrating Trauma	04/19/2012
2012-04	National Shortage of Sodium Bicarbonate	11/28/2012
2013-02	ALS Medical Cardiac Arrest FAQs	06/20/2013
2013-03	Cervical Spine Immobilization FAQs	06/20/2013
2014-01	Paramedic Report of Traumatic Arrest	01/10/2014
2014-02	Ebola and Emerging Infectious Disease	10/03/2014
2014-03	Prehospital Ebola Response Guidance	10/20/2014
2014-04	ALS Adult Medical Cardiac Arrest Patient Destination	11/06/2014
2014-05	Southern Catchment Area Trauma Destinations	11/06/2014
2014-06	Major Trauma - Isolated Head Injury	11/06/2014
2015-01	Transfer of Prehospital Patient Care to Receiving Hospital Emergency Departments	02/12/2015
2015-02	National Shortage of Magnesium Sulfate	03/04/2015
2015-03	Spinal Motion Restriction (Stabilization) for the Injured Athlete	03/04/2015
2015-04	Multi-casualty Incident (MCI) and Base Hospital Communication	09/24/2015
2016-01	Use of the Kendrick's Extrication Device (KED)	01/06/2016
2016-02	Use of Hemostatic Dressings and Tourniquets	07/08/2016
2016-03	Superseded by Policy Memorandum No. 2016-04	09/13/2016
2016-04	Superseded by Policy Memorandum No. 2016-05	09/30/2016
2016-05	Superseded by Policy Memorandum No. 2016-06	10/27/2016
2016-06	Superseded by Policy Memorandum No. 2017-01	11/03/2016
2017-01	Restoration of Trauma Center Service Areas	1/24/2017
2017-02	Major Trauma Triage Criteria and Major Trauma Patient Destination	12/14/2017
2018-01	Superseded by Policy Memorandum No. 2018-02	01/09/2018
2018-02	Continued Integration of BLS Ambulances into the EMS System	03/01/2018

Section 1000 System Organization and Management

1001

Ambulance Ordinance of San Joaquin County

10/19/2004

Section 2000 Personnel and Training

2010	Maintenance of EMS Personnel Lists	01/01/2009
2010A	Personnel Notification Form	01/01/2009
2010B	Organization Personnel and Contact Update Form	01/01/2009
2011	Skills Competency Verification Process	07/01/2010
2011A	Individuals Designated by Provider to Verify Skills Competency	07/01/2010
2101	EMS Dispatcher Accreditation	07/01/2010
2210	Emergency Medical Responder Certification	08/20/2010
2210A	Emergency Medical Responder Skills Competency Verification Form	10/16/2013
2310	Emergency Medical Technician Certification	10/24/2013
2310A	Emergency Medical Technician Skills Competency Verification Form	07/01/2010
2341	Mark-I Auto Injector Skill Sheet	01/01/2009
2540	Paramedic Accreditation	07/01/2012
2540A	Paramedic Accreditation Field Evaluation	07/01/2012
2540B	Paramedic Competency Verification Form	10/16/2013
2541	Paramedic Infrequently Used Skills	10/16/2013
2544	Intraosseous Cannulation Performance Criteria - EZ-IO	01/01/2012
2545	Endotracheal Intubation - Adult Performance Criteria	10/16/2013
2546	Intraosseous Cannulation Performance Criteria - Manual	01/01/2012
2547	Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing Performance Criteria	02/15/2010
2548	Needle Thoracostomy Performance Criteria	01/01/2016
2549	Needle Cricothyrotomy - TLJV Performance Criteria	01/01/2012
2550	Naso/Orogastric Intubation Performance Criteria	01/01/2010
2551	12 Lead ECG Performance Criteria	01/01/2012
2552	King Airway Performance Criteria	10/16/2013
2553	Endotracheal Intubation - Pediatric Performance Criteria	01/01/2010
2554	Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Performance Criteria	01/01/2010
2555	Nasotracheal Intubation - Adult Performance Criteria	01/01/2012
2556	Needle Cricothyrotomy Performance Criteria - ENK	01/01/2012
2560	Paramedic Scope of Practice	01/01/2016
2570	Paramedic Preceptor Authorization	07/01/2012
2571	Paramedic Student Field Internship Authorization	07/01/2012
2571B	Preceptor/Paramedic Program Evaluation Form	07/01/2012
2610	Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Authorization	07/01/2014
2610A	Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Orientation Verification Form	07/01/2014
2610B	MICN Continuing Education Form	06/15/2006
2700	Prehospital Personnel: License, Accreditation, Certification, and Authorization Review Process	08/20/2010
2702	Causes for the Denial or Revocation of a Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Certificate	08/20/2010
2710	EMT and Advanced EMT Disciplinary Action - EMS Agency Responsibilities	08/20/2010
2715	Process for EMT and Advanced EMT Disciplinary Action - Relevant Employer	08/20/2010
2720	Paramedic Employer Reporting Requirements	08/20/2010
2740	Investigative Review Panel	07/09/2010
2900	EMS Continuing Education Program Approval	12/15/2005

Section 3000 Communications

3001	PSAP Guidelines	04/21/2006
3001A	PSAP Call Type Flow Sheet	04/21/2006
3101	Emergency Ambulance Service Provider Dispatch Requirements	05/01/2006
3109	City of Stockton Emergency Medical Dispatch Center Requirements	01/02/2008
3202	Medical Priority Dispatch System Assignments	07/01/2017
3410	ALS Field to Hospital Communication	07/01/2014
3411	ALS Radio Report Format	07/01/2014
3412	Basic Life Support Unit Emergency Field to Hospital Communication
3415	Trauma Center Notification	08/01/2013

Section 4000 Providers and Facilities

4101	EMS Response Vehicle Medication and Equipment	07/01/2016
4200	Management of Controlled Substances	10/16/2013
Form DEA 106	Management of Controlled Substances Appendix: Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances	(11-00)
4301	Paramedic Field Internship ALS Provider Responsibilities	07/01/2012
4301A	Paramedic Field Internship Registration Form	07/01/2012
4441	EMS Aircraft Classification and Authorization	01/01/2010
4442	EMS Aircraft Medical Control	01/01/2010
4447	EMS Aircraft Landing Sites	07/01/2014
4448	EMS Aircraft Utilization	05/01/2006
4448A	EMS Aircraft Utilization Form	05/01/2006
4701	Trauma System Management and General Provisions	01/01/2016
4709	Trauma Center Service Areas	11/06/2014
4710	Trauma Center Designation	12/01/2012
4712	Level II Trauma Center Standards	12/01/2012
4713	Level III Trauma Center Standards	12/01/2012
4720	Trauma Center Team Activation	12/01/2012
4801	STEMI Receiving Center Designation	10/01/2011
4802	STEMI Receiving Center Data Requirements	10/01/2011
4811	Primary Stroke Center Designation	07/01/2017
4812	Primary Stroke Center Data Requirement	10/20/2017
4901	Base Hospital Standards	06/01/2008
4980	Receiving Hospital Diversion	01/01/2016
4981	Receiving Hospital Status	01/01/2016

Section 5000 Prehospital Care

5001	Authority for Medical Emergency Management	11/14/2006
5102	Patient Privacy	01/01/2010
5103	Determination of Death in the Field	10/16/2013
5105	Do Not Resuscitate Orders	02/01/2007
5106	Interaction with Physician or Other Health Care Provider on Scene	10/15/2010
5106A	Physician on Involvement with EMT-Ps	01/01/2009
5107	Use of Patient Restraints	07/01/2010
5108	Care of Minors in the Field	01/01/2009
5109	Patient Refusal of Treatment or Transport - Against Medical Advice (AMA)	07/01/2010
5110	Anatomical Donor Cards	03/01/2008
5115	Cervical Spine Stabilization	07/01/2015
5130	ALS Without Base Hospital Contact	01/01/2009
5130A	ALS Without Base Hospital Contact Report	01/01/2012
5201	Medical Patient Destination	06/15/2016
5210	Major Trauma Triage Criteria	08/01/2013
5215	Trauma Patient Destination	07/01/2017
5500 series	BLS Treatment Protocols (PDF view) . . . . Portfolio View	Varies
5700 series	Adult ALS Treatment Protocols (PDF view)	10/25/2017(Varies)
5754	ALS Acute Stroke	10/25/2017
5800 series	Pediatric Treatment Protocols (PDF View)	07/01/2016 (Varies)
5839	Pediatric Pain Management	07/01/2016
5952	Monitoring Potassium Chloride Infusions	07/01/2016
5954	Monitoring Heparin Infusions	07/01/2016
5955	Monitoring Nitroglycerin Infusions	07/01/2016

Section 6000 Data Collection and System Evaluation

6008	Interim Patient Care Report	04/01/2006
6020	Notification of New Public Access Defibrillation Program	06/14/2007
6101	Sentinel Event Reporting Requirements	07/01/2010
6101A	Sentinel Event Report	03/17/2010
6102	EMS Unusual Occurrence Process	07/01/2010
6102A	EMS Unusual Occurrence Form	07/01/2010
6286	Prohibited Abbreviation List	10/01/2006
6301	Ambulance Provider Data Requirements	12/15/2005
6620	Continuous Quality Improvement Process	05/01/2006
6630	Continuous Quality Improvement Council	10/01/2006
6680	Research Studies	05/01/2006
6710	Trauma Center Quality Improvement	12/01/2012
6715	Trauma Audit Committee	09/01/2014
6720	Trauma Data Management	12/01/2012

Section 7000 Multi-Casualty Incident and Disaster Medical

7010	Multi-Casualty Incident Field Operations	06/1998
7020	Multi-Casualty Incident Control Facility Operations	02/1998
7030	Medical/Health Mutual Aid System	03/2005
7040	Hospital Inpatient Bed Polling	02/01/2009
7101	EMS CHEMPACK Request - Prehospital	08/20/2010
7101A	EMS CHEMPACK Release and Receipt Form	08/20/2010
7210	EMS Active Threat Plan	06/14/2016

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