Wash. Admin. Code § 246-976-340 - Ambulance and aid services-Inspections and investigations
(1) The
department may conduct periodic, unannounced inspections of licensed ambulances
and aid vehicles and services.
(2)
If the service is also verified in accordance with WAC
246-976-390, the department will
include a review for compliance with verification standards as part of the
inspections described in this section.
(3) At the end of an inspection for the
purposes of initial, renewal, or amendment of licensure or verification , the
department will:
(a) Present the preliminary
findings to the EMS service; and
(b) Send a written report to the EMS service
summarizing the department 's findings and recommendations. The report shall
identify any deficiencies found and the steps to take to address the
deficiencies.
(4)
Licensed services must provide the department full access to the facility,
vehicles, and all records and documents relevant to the inspection or
investigation which may include patient care reports, training and
certification documentation, policies, procedures, protocols, crew schedules,
mutual aid agreements, quality improvement materials or other relevant
documents.
(5) Licensed services
shall make available to the department and provide copies of any printed or
written materials relevant to the inspection, verification review, or
investigative process in a timely manner.
Notes
Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 00-08-102, § 246-976-340, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and chapters 18.71, 18.73 and 70.168 RCW. 93-01-148 (Order 323), § 246-976-340, filed 12/23/92, effective 1/23/93.
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