947.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases shall be defined and construed in accordance with the most current version of the Medicare Part B Medical Policy Manual. To the extent not inconsistent with said Manual, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

   (a)   “Advanced Life Support 1 Transport” shall mean transportation by ground ambulance vehicle, medically necessary supplies and services and either an Advanced Life Support assessment by Advanced Life Support personnel or the provision of at least one Advanced Life Support intervention.

   (b)   “Advanced Life Support 2 Transport” shall mean transportation by ground ambulance vehicle, medically necessary supplies and services, and the administration of at least three medications by intravenous push/bolus or by continuous infusion excluding crystalloid, hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic solutions (Dextrose, Normal Saline, Ringer’s Lactate); or transportation, medically necessary supplies and services, and the provision of at least one of the following Advanced Life Support procedures:

      (1)   Manual defibrillation/cardioversion.

      (2)   Endotracheal intubation.

      (3)   Central venous line.

      (4)   Cardiac pacing.

      (5)   Chest decompression.

      (6)   Surgical airway.

      (7)   Intraosseous line.

   (c)   “Basic Life Support Transport” shall mean transportation by ground ambulance vehicle and medically necessary supplies and services, plus the provision of Basic Life Support ambulance services by an individual who is qualified in accordance with State and local laws as an emergency medical technician.

   (d)   “Director of Finance” shall mean the Director of Finance of the City of Cuyahoga Falls, or a designee.

   (e)   “Loaded Mile” shall mean the number of miles the patient is transported in the ambulance unit. (Ord. 59-2004. Passed 3-15-04.)