Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 515.975 - Watercraft Medical Equipment and Medications

a) Each watercraft shall be equipped with medical equipment and medications that are appropriate for the various types of missions to which it will be responding, as authorized by the EMS MD in agreement with the SEMSV MD and approved by the Department.

b) Opioid antagonist, including, but not limited to, Naloxone, appropriate for the licensed level of care of the watercraft.

c) For ALS operations, the EMS MD or the SEMSV MD shall submit for approval a list of supplies available for each mission used. The EMS MD or the SEMSV MD shall decide on the medical equipment and medications taken on any particular mission based on patient type (adult, child, infant, neonate), medical condition (high risk infant, cardiac, burn, etc.) and anticipated treatment needs en route.

d) The Department shall approve the EMS System's Watercraft Program Plan if it meets all requirements outlined in Sections 515.965 and 515.970.

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Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 515.975

Added at 21 Ill. Reg. 5170, effective April 15, 1997

Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 10006, effective 7/11/2016 Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 17632, effective 9/20/2018 Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 16159, effective 11/1/2024