Emergency medical relays may be made by patrol members whenever an actual emergency situation exists. The procedures listed in this Regulation shall be followed:
- (1) Emergency relays will be authorized only when there is imminent danger of death or additional injury to the person being treated.
- (2) An emergency relay may be authorized only when there is no alternate means of transportation available which could as effectively perform the service.
- (3) Hospital personnel must contact the local troop commander, his designee or the patrol headquarters officer of the day through the Raleigh communications center to obtain authorization for a medical relay.
History Note: Authority G.S. 20-184; 20-185; 20-187; 20-188;
Eff. November 21, 1977;
Transferred from 14A NCAC 09H .0505 Eff. June 1, 2013;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 3, 2017.