ASTM International - ASTM F1149-93(2013)
Standard Practice for Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Authority of Individuals and Institutions Providing Medical Direction of Emergency Medical Services (Withdrawn 2022)
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 June 2013 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 5 |
ICS Code (First aid): | 11.160 |
significance And Use:
4.1 Implementation of this practice will ensure that the EMS system has the authority, commensurate with the responsibility, to ensure adequate medical direction of all prehospital providers, as... View More
scope:
1.1 This practice covers the qualifications, responsibilities, and authority of individuals and institutions providing medical direction of emergency medical services.
1.2 This practice addresses the qualifications, authority, and responsibility of a Medical Director (off-line) and the relationship of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) provider to this individual.
1.3 This practice also addresses components of on-line medical direction (direct medical control) including the qualifications and responsibilities of on-line medical physicians and the relationship of the prehospital provider to on-line medical direction.
1.4 This practice addresses the relationship of the on-line medical physician to the off-line Medical Director.
1.5 The authority for control of medical services at the scene of a medical emergency is addressed in this practice.
1.6 The requirements for a Communication Resource are also addressed within this practice.
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