Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.22135 - Rotary aircraft ambulance operations; additional licensure requirements

Rule 135.

(1) In addition to meeting other licensure requirements of the code and these rules, an ambulance operation providing rotary aircraft transport shall do all the following:

(a) Meet all equipment requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration for the specific type of aircraft and flying conditions under which the aircraft will operate as specified by the air taxi certificate of operation of the aircraft transport provider.

(b) Maintain accurate medical flight records concerning the transportation of each emergency patient in intrastate flights or interstate flights originating in this state. The records must be available to the department and the medical control authority of the originating scene, when requested.

(c) Meet department licensure requirements and follow department-approved medical control authority protocols when providing on-scene emergency care.

(d) Meet department licensure requirements when providing interfacility transfers.

(e) Provide verification of Medicaid participation. A new provider not currently enrolled in Medicaid shall certify that proof of Medicaid participation is provided to the department within 6 months after the new provider begins offering services.

(2) An ambulance operation licensed in this state that provides rotary aircraft services or fixed wing ambulance service shall be accredited by a department-approved national accrediting organization within 2 years after beginning operation. During the provisional period between licensing and accreditation, the air ambulance operation must provide all the following:

(a) Written policies and procedures specifying the levels of patient care to be provided. The level of patient care provided must be commensurate with the education and experience of the staff and the capabilities of the base hospitals.

(b) Written patient care protocols including provisions for continuity of care.

(c) Written policies and procedures that define the roles and responsibilities of all staff members.

(d) Written policies and procedures addressing the appropriate use of air ambulance' services in accordance with section 20932 a of the code, MCL 333.20932a.

(e) A written communicable disease and infection control program.

(f) A written plan for dealing with situations involving hazardous materials.

(g) A planned and structured program for initial and continuing education and training, including didactic, clinical, and in-flight, for all scheduled staff members appropriate for the respective duties and responsibilities.

(h) Written policies and procedures addressing the integration of the air ambulance service with public safety agencies governing the base hospitals including, but not limited to, the federal aviation administration, medical control authorities, life support vehicles and disaster planning.

(i) A quality management program.

(j) A clinical database for utilization review and professional standards review organization.

(k) Procedures to screen patients to ensure appropriate utilization of the air ambulance service.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.22135

2004 AACS; 2023 MR 10, Eff. 5/26/2023