1. (1) The operator shall ensure that:

   1. (a) the gathering has at least one first aid station;
   2. (b) emergency medical care and necessary supplies and equipment are provided as determined by the local health officer, the emergency medical provider, and the emergency medical operations plan;
   3. (c) first aid stations afford privacy to a person receiving care or treatment;
   4. (d) first aid stations are of sufficient size to accommodate the number of care givers required, and the predicted number of sick or injured persons;
   5. (e) first aid stations are strategically located to provide expedient medical care for those attending or participating in the gathering;
   6. (f) first aid stations are easily accessible by emergency vehicles;

   7. (g) the emergency medical provider is provided with a map of the gathering site that includes:

      1. (i) location of first aid stations;
      2. (ii) emergency vehicle ingress and egress routes;
      3. (iii) landing zones, if applicable; and
      4. (iv) rendezvous locations;

   8. (h) a first aid station that is clearly marked and identifiable as a first aid station is provided;

      1. (i) medical staff have access to telephones or radios to contact outside emergency medical services;
   9. (j) the staff person in charge of the first aid station keeps accurate records of patients and treatment; and
   10. (k) the local health officer is notified of each case involving a serious injury or communicable disease in accordance with Rule R386-702, Communicable Disease, and Rule R386-703, Injury Reporting.

2. (2) The local health officer or emergency medical provider may require:

   1. (a) more than one first aid station;
   2. (b) additional emergency medical services personnel as deemed necessary; or
   3. (c) the operator to provide dedicated stand-by ambulances and personnel at the gathering.

KEY: public health, temporary mass gatherings, special events

Date of Last Change: August 17, 2023

Notice of Continuation: November 1, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-7-402, and 26B-1-202