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NOTICE: New Ambulance Rules
This notice is being provided to give licensed ambulance services ample notice of the changes made to the rules.
Licensed ambulance services with an expiration date after the June 15, 2017 effective date will be required to comply with the new rules.
The eighteen rules in O.A.C. 4766-2 (Ambulance) were final filed for five year review with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) on March 21, 2017. One rule was rescinded, two rules were rescinded and replaced with new rules, two new rules were filed, and thirteen of the rules were filed as amended rules. These rules will become effective on June 15, 2017:
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4766-2-01 (Amended)
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Definitions.
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4766-2-10 (Rescinded)
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Equipment requirements.
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4766-2-02 (Amended)
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Application for initial or renewal licensure.
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4766-2-11 (Amended)
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Use of lights and other warning devices.
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4766-2-03 (Amended)
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Fees.
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4766-2-12 (Amended)
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Temporary and disaster operations.
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4766-2-04 (Amended)
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Physical facilities
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4766-2-13 (Amended)
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Staffing compliance.
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4766-2-05 (Amended)
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Record keeping requirements.
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4766-2-14 (New)
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Regulations for out of sate providers.
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4766-2-06 (Amended)
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Communication requirements.
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4766-2-15 (Amended)
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Changes to be reported to the board.
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4766-2-07 (Amended)
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Health and safety requirements.
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4766-2-16 (Rescind/New)
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Investigations.
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4766-2-08 (Amended)
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Vehicle inspections and equipment requirements.
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4766-2-17 (Rescind/New)
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Disciplinary grounds.
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4766-2-09 (Amended)
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Maintenance documentation.
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4766-2-18 (New)
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Incorporated by reference.
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These rules can be viewed at the Register of Ohio Web site at Register of Ohio.
DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE KEY CHANGES ONLY. NOT ALL OF THE CHANGES ARE LISTED. PLEASE REFER TO THE RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL RULE TO SEE THE COMPLETE CHANGES FOR EACH RULE.
O.A.C. Rule Number and New Requirement(s)
4766-2-02
- Application must be complete and received by license expiration date.
- Service tax ID or EIN added to application.
- Proof of medical director qualifications.
4766-2-03
- All fees are nonrefundable.
4766-2-05
- Vehicles listed on Certificate of insurance.
4766-2-08
- Ambulance roadworthiness requirements and equipment and supplies requirements are no longer listed in rule; they are listed on forms referenced in rule 4766-2-08.
4766-2-10
- Rule rescinded. Portions of the rule were moved to the amended rule O.A.C. 4766-2-08.
4766-2-09
- Periodic Mechanical Safety Inspection by certified mechanic.
- Maintenance records on Bio-medical and patient care equipment.
4766-2-18
- Incorporated by reference: lists the location of all documents referenced in this rule.
Again, the items highlighted above are not all of the changes made to the ambulance rules. We strongly recommend reviewing the updated ambulance rules.
The ambulance rules go into effect June 15, 2017.
Additional information about EMS rules and the rules review process can be obtained on the EMS web page at: www.ems.ohio.gov under Laws and Rules.
Contact the Division of EMS at (614) 466-9447 or (800) 233-0785 if you have any questions.
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