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Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15
15
Part 12
Subpart 31
Chapter 1
15 Miss. Code R. Part 12, Subpart 31, Chapter 1
Ambulance Service Licensure
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1.1.1
Legal Authority
1.1.2
Definitions
1.1.3
To apply for ambulance licensure an applicant service must complete and
1.1.4
Proposed off-line/on-line medical directors must provide documentation
1.1.5
The overall application for ambulance licensure must be approved by the State
1.1.6
Licensed ambulance services shall submit Mississippi Uniform Accident Reports
1.1.7
911 is the universal emergency phone number for public access of Emergency
1.2.1
Inspections to ensure compliance with the law will be made not less than two (2)
1.2.2
No employer shall employ or permit any employee to perform any services for
1.2.3
No owner of a publicly or privately owned ambulance service shall permit the
1.2.4
The owner/manager or medical director of each publicly or privately owned
1.2.5
A Mississippi licensed EMS Agency shall comply with the mandatory system of
1.2.6
Other common grounds for suspension or revocation are for example, but not
1.2.7
A license can be temporarily suspended or revoked by any staff member of the
1.2.8
The owner, manager, or medical director of each publicly or privately owned
1.2.9
The right to appeal process is discussed in section 41-59-49
1.2.10
To maintain situation awareness of coverage within Mississippi, the owner,
1.3.1
Any change of ownership or location voids original license and permit(s)
1.4.1
Permits are issued by the BEMS to a licensed ambulance service after an
1.4.2
Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service license
1.4.3
To apply for an EMS vehicle permit the owner or designated representative of the
1.4.4
BEMS will conduct an inspection of vehicle prior to issuing the permit
1.4.5
All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location
1.4.6
Common grounds for suspension or revocation of vehicle permit are, for example:
1.4.7
Common grounds for issuance of temporary permit (limited to 90 days) are for
1.5.1
Standards for the design, construction, and equipment of ambulance vehicles
1.5.2
permit as authorized by Mississippi Code 41-59-23, shall conform to current Federal
1.5.3
The BEMS shall have the authority to grant exceptions to requirements for color,
1.5.4
Suction aspirator system
1.5.5
Portable suction aspirator
1.5.6
Two-way (mobile) radio equipment
1.5.7
Standard mandatory miscellaneous equipment
1.5.8
Medical, surgical, and bio-medical equipment for all levels
1.5.9
Infectious disease precaution materials
1.5.10
The Bureau of EMS and the Committee on Medical Direction, Training, and
1.6.1
For the AEMT all the equipment for the EMT as previously listed plus the
1.7.1
All the equipment and supplies listed above plus the following additional
1.8.1
The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for all types of
1.9.1
Ambulance services and personnel should not store or carry prescription drugs or
1.9.2
Prescription items and drugs should always be stored and carried in secure
1.9.3
Narcotics
1.9.4
Prescription Items
1.10.1
Special Use Emergency Medical Services Vehicles (SUEMSV) used on roadways
1.10.2
Permits for special use EMS vehicles are issued by BEMS to a licensed
1.10.3
Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service license
1.10.4
All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location
1.10.5
Payment of a renewal fee to be fixed by the Board, which shall be paid to the
1.10.6
Personnel operating ground SUEMSV must be certified as EMS-D
1.10.7
Each SUEMSV must be insured as per Section 41-59-27, Mississippi Code of
1.10.8
All Special Use EMS Vehicles must be marked with flashing red lights front and
1.10.9
High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff
1.11.1
Every ALS ambulance, when responding to and transporting patients requiring
1.11.2
In addition, any ambulance service that wishes to provide ALS and employ ALS
1.11.3
Anyone driving an ambulance or (invalid) vehicle must possess a valid
1.11.4
Certification of training for personnel functioning in an out-of-hospital Advanced
1.12.1
All licensed ambulance services operating in the State of Mississippi must submit
1.12.2
A completed copy of a Patient Care Report containing Mississippi minimum EMS
1.12.3
All Mississippi minimum EMS data set are due within fourteen (14) days to the
1.12.4
All Mississippi minimum EMS data set or computer disk information returned to
1.12.5
Returns may result in a penalty as outlined under Section 41-59-45, paragraph 3
1.13.1
Standards for invalid vehicles: #22474
1.13.2
Required equipment: #22474
1.13.3
Vehicle Standards:
1.13.4
High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff
1.13.5
The invalid vehicle shall be used only for the transport of an “invalid”
1.13.6
The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for vehicles: #22474
1.13.7
Infectious disease precaution materials
1.13.8
Permits for invalid vehicles are issued by BEMS to a licensed invalid service after
1.13.9
Permits issued shall expire concurrently with the service license. #22474
1.13.10
All permits for vehicles are issued by licensed location
1.13.11
Payment of a renewal fee to be fixed by the Board, which shall be paid to the
1.13.12
Personnel operating invalid vehicles must possess a valid EMS-D in addition to a
1.13.13
Records for invalid transport shall be maintained as follows: #22474
1.13.14
Required personnel
1.13.15
License Requirements
1.14.1
Complaints
1.14.2
Investigations
1.15.1
The State Board of Health and the Bureau of EMS shall provide an opportunity
1.15.2
BEMS shall notify the certified personnel or licensed service by registered mail,
1.15.3
Within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing, or such period determined during
1.15.4
The decision to suspend, revoke or deny a license shall become final thirty days
1.16.1
All subscription permits issued are valid for a maximum period of one (1) year
1.16.2
The Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) permit fee is in addition to the fee for BLS
1.17.1
Each membership subscription ambulance service provided must forward a copy
1.17.2
Proof of the establishment of a reserve fund must be provided to BEMS as a
1.18.1
Each subscription ambulance service must submit its annual report with all
1.18.2
The annual report may be submitted in letter form to BEMS with supporting
1.18.3
BEMS will suspend all subscription permits of ambulance services failing to file
1.19.1
Transfer of patient care upon arrival at the Mississippi licensed hospital shall
1.20.1
BEMS will license non-transport EMS operators, including fire department and
1.20.2
To obtain license as a Non-Transport EMS Site, applicant sites must:
1.20.3
Final approval of non-transport EMS sites requires submission of the application
1.20.4
BEMS will collect, and process fees approved by the Board for Non-Transport
1.19.5
Pharmaceuticals in the Non-Transport Setting
1.21.1
BEMS will regulate non-emergency medical transport and issue permits to
1.21.2
Non-emergency medical transport services must comply with the standards for
1.21.3
Non-emergency medical transport drivers must meet the following standards as
1.21.4
Permits issued to new applicants must include information on the operations site,
1.21.5
Required minimum equipment:
1.21.6
High Visibility Safety Apparel for Staff
1.21.7
Permits are valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issue
1.21.8
Payment of the renewal fee for non-emergency medical transport vehicles permits
1.21.9
Non-emergency medical transport operators shall collect and maintain records
1.21.10
There shall be at least one person trained in adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary