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(8) container(s) and methods to collect, contain, and
dispose of body fluids such as emesis, oral secretions, and blood
consistent with OSHA bloodborne pathogen requirements;
(9) urinal and bedpan with toilet tissue;
(10) infection control equipment. The licensee shall
have a sufficient quantity of the following supplies for all air medical
personnel, each flight crew member, and all ground personnel with
incidental exposure risks according to OSHA requirements which includes
but is not limited to:
(A) protective gloves;
(B) protective gowns;
(C) protective eyewear;
(D) protective face masks, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved N95 or greater;
(E) an approved bio-hazardous waste plastic bag or
impervious container to receive and dispose of used supplies; and
(F) handwashing capabilities or antiviral towelettes.
(11) an adequate trash disposal system exclusive of
bio-hazardous waste control provisions;
(12) the following additional equipment in amounts
and sizes specified by the medical director is required for an air
ambulance provider to function at the advanced level:
(A) advanced airway management equipment appropriate
to the patient's needs;
(B) sterile crystalloid solutions in plastic containers,
IV catheters, and administration tubing sets;
(C) hanger for IV solutions;
(D) pressure bag;
(E) tourniquets, tape, dressings;
(F) container appropriate to contain used sharp devices,
needles, scalpels which meets OSHA requirements;
(G) a list signed by medical director defining quantities
and types of drugs to be carried; and
(H) any specialized equipment required in medical treatment
protocols/standing orders.
(13) cardiac monitor defibrillator-DC battery powered
portable monitor/defibrillator with paper printout, accessories and
supplies, with sufficient power supply to meet demands of the mission;
and
(14) survival kit which shall include, but not be limited
to, the following items which are appropriate to the terrain and environments
the provider operates over:
(A) instruction manual;
(B) water;
(C) shelter-space blanket;
(D) knife;
(E) signaling devices;
(F) compass; and
(G) fire starting items.
(i) A system for security of medications, fluids, and
controlled substances shall be maintained by each air ambulance licensee
in compliance with local, state, and federal drug laws.
(j) The air ambulance provider shall own the following
equipment or shall have a written lease agreement explaining the availability
of the equipment for use when the patient's condition indicates the
need:
(1) external cardiac pacing device;
(2) IV infusion pump capable of strict mechanical control
of an IV infusion drip rate. Passive devices such as dial-a-flow are
not acceptable; and
(3) a mechanical ventilator that can deliver up to
100% oxygen concentration at pressures, rates and volumes appropriate
for the size of the patient.
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