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562.1 The Department may allow Emergency Medical Services Agencies to undertake studies of the EMS system or pilot projects in the interest of improving patient care services.

562.2 All requests to undertake a special study or pilot project shall be submitted to the Director for his or her approval. The request shall include the following information:

(a) A description of the purpose of the study or project, clearly describing the expected benefits to District residents;

(b) An operational plan that maximizes patient safety while minimizing potential risk to the patient; and

(c) A quality assurance and improvement plan that clearly describes how the data will be collected and used, as well as the indicators for immediate termination of the project or study.

562.3 The Director shall approve all special studies and pilot projects prior to beginning the project.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16569 (December 6, 2013).