ASTM F1149-93(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1149-93(2003) Standard Practice for Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Authority of Individuals and Institutions Providing Medical Direction of Emergency Medical Services
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ASTM F1149
1. 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1031 Practice for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
F1086 Guide for Structures and Responsibilities of Emergency Medical Services Systems Organizations
Keywords
aeromedical; interfacility; medical control; medical direction; on-line/off-line ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.160 (First aid)
DOI: 10.1520/F1149-93R03
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