ASTM F1517-94(2002)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1517-94(2002) Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Operations
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F1517
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers minimum standards for the performance of emergency medical services (EMS) ambulance operators, including: operator qualifications, pre-run operation, and post-run aspects.
1.2 This guide shall promote the safe and efficient delivery of the ambulance, equipment, crew, passengers and patients, during all phases of the delivery of EMS involving the ambulance; at all times exercising the highest degree of care for the safety of the public. This guide may be applied to other EMS vehicles that do not necessarily provide patient transport.
1.3 This guide shall be used as the basis for training guides of the emergency medical services ambulance operator.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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
F1177 Terminology Relating to Emergency Medical Services
F1258 Practice for Emergency Medical Dispatch
Keywords
ambulance; emergency medical services (EMS); EMS ambulance operations-scope of performance
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.160 (First aid)
DOI: 10.1520/F1517-94R02
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