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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
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Chapter 641. Emergency Medical Services |
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Subchapter 11. Specialty Care Ambulance Service |
SECTION 310:641-11-20. Operational protocols
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- (a) Authorized emergency vehicles of licensed ambulance services shall adhere to the following for physically displaying and/or orally transmitting via voice communications, to the following modes of operation:(1) "Code 1" shall mean a non-emergency mode for the purpose of operation of an ambulance service vehicle. Neither red lights nor siren shall be utilized, and the vehicle shall not be considered or afforded the exemption of an "authorized emergency vehicle" pursuant to Title 47 ("Motor Vehicle Code");(2) "Code 3" shall mean an emergency mode for the purpose of operation of an ambulance service vehicle. Both red lights and siren shall be utilized, and the vehicle shall be considered and afforded the exemption of an "authorized emergency vehicle" pursuant to Title 47 ("Motor Vehicle Code").(b) When a facility requests a specialty care transport, the specialty care agency will provide an accurate estimated time of arrival and ensure the patient needs will be able to be met for the service being requested.(c) Mutual aid plan(s), regarding interfacility transports only, with licensed services shall be developed and placed in the agency files for inspection. Plans will be periodically reviewed to ensure accuracy and completeness. Licensed specialty care agencies shall provide mutual aid, if the agency has the capability and if the requested activity is within the licensure requirements.