Section 515.975  Watercraft Medical Equipment and Drugs

a)         Each watercraft shall be equipped with medical equipment and drugs that are appropriate for the various types of missions to which it will be responding, as specified by the SEMSV Medical Director.

b)         For ALS operations, the SEMSV Medical Director shall submit for approval a list of supplies available for each mission used.  The SEMSV Medical Director shall decide on the medical equipment and drugs taken on any particular mission based on patient type (adult, child, infant), medical condition (high risk infant, cardiac, burn, etc.) and anticipated treatment needs en route.

c)         The Department's approval shall be based on, but not limited to:

1)         length of time of the mission;

2)         possible environmental or weather hazards;

3)         number of individuals served; and

4)         medical condition of individuals served.

(Source:  Added at 21 Ill. Reg. 5170, effective April 15, 1997)