CMED Policies

Region II Communication Failure Policy

An ALS provider may initiate or continue care in accordance with protocols if communications are interrupted or cannot be established with medical control. The physician receiving the patient shall evaluate the emergency care rendered with comment on the ALS patient care report. The ALS provider shall prepare a written report of the incident including patient care provided and submit it to the Regional Medical Director within 72 hours for review.

Updated: 07 Nov, 2010

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