Subchapter D. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Sec.
1001.61. Components.
1001.62. Regional programs.
1001.63. [Reserved].
1001.64. [Reserved].
1001.65. Cooperation.
§ 1001.61. Components.
(a) The Department, in conjunction with the Council, will identify the necessary components for a Statewide EMS quality improvement program for the Commonwealth’s EMS system. The Statewide EMS quality improvement program shall be operated to monitor the delivery of EMS through the collection of data pertaining to emergency medical care provided by prehospital personnel and providers of EMS.
(b) The Department will develop, approve and update a Statewide EMS Quality Improvement Plan in which it will establish goals and reporting thresholds.
The provisions of this § 1001.61 amended October 13, 2000, effective October 14, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5363. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (247536).
A regional EMS council, after considering input from participants in and persons served by the regional EMS system, shall develop and implement a regional EMS quality improvement program to monitor the delivery of EMS, which addresses, at a minimum, the quality improvement components identified by the Department. A regional EMS council quality improvement program shall:
(1) Conduct quality improvement audits on the regional EMS system including reviewing the quality improvement activities conducted by the ALS service medical directors and medical command facilities within the region.
(2) Have a regional quality improvement committee that shall recommend to the regional EMS council ways to improve the delivery of prehospital EMS care within the region based upon State and regional goals and reporting requirements.
(3) Develop and implement a regional EMS quality improvement plan to assess the EMS system in the region.
(4) Investigate complaints concerning the quality of care rendered and forward recommendations and findings to the Department.
(5) Submit to the Department reports as prescribed by the Department.§ 1001.62. Regional programs.
The provisions of this § 1001.62 amended October 13, 2000, effective October 14, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5363. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (247536).
§ 1001.63. [Reserved].
The provisions of this § 1001.63 reserved October 13, 2000, effective October 14, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5363. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (247536).
§ 1001.64. [Reserved].
The provisions of this § 1001.64 reserved October 13, 2000, effective October 14, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5363. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (247536).
Each individual and entity licensed, certified, recognized, accredited or otherwise authorized by the Department to participate in the Statewide EMS system shall cooperate in the Statewide and regional EMS quality improvement programs. These individuals and entities shall provide information, data, reports and access to records as requested by the Department and regional EMS councils to monitor the delivery of EMS.§ 1001.65. Cooperation.
The provisions of this § 1001.65 adopted October 13, 2000, effective October 14, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5363.
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 1005.10 (relating to licensure and general operating standardsments); and 28 Pa. Code § 1007.7 (relating to licensure and general operating requirements).
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