For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations, shall have the meaning set forth herein. Words used in the present tense include the future tense, plural words include the singular, and singular words include the plural. All references to gender shall include both masculine and feminine. Words not specifically defined shall be given their common meaning. The word “shall” is mandatory and not directory.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (BOARD). The Board of Supervisors for the County of San Bernardino.
COUNTY. The County of San Bernardino.
EMCC. The Emergency Medical Care Committee for the County of San Bernardino.
EMS. Emergency medical services.
EMS ADMINISTRATOR. The EMS Administrator of the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency.
EMS AUTHORITY. The Emergency Medical Services Authority of the State of California.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The Executive Officer of the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency.
ICEMA. The Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency, the local EMS Agency for San Bernardino County pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 1797.200.
LEVEL I TRAUMA HOSPITAL. A hospital designated by the governing board of ICEMA as having complied with the requirements of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 9, Chapter 7, for a Level I Trauma Hospital.
LEVEL II TRAUMA HOSPITAL. A hospital designated by the governing board of ICEMA as having complied with the requirements of CCR, Division 9, Chapter 7, for a Level II Trauma Hospital.
(Ord. 3495, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. ICEMA 11-01, passed - -2011; Am. Ord. 4297, passed - -2016)