It is the intent of this chapter for the LEMSA to provide medical control and management of EMS in the County in conformance with California Health and Safety Code section 1443, Welfare and Institution Code section 17000, Vehicle Code section 2512, and Government Code section 37101, Health and Safety Code, Division 2.5, Chapters 1-11, sections 1797 et seq., Division 12, Chapter 5, section 13862; The Code of Regulations Title 13, Article I, sections 1100 et seq., and Title 22, Division 9, Chapters 1-8, sections 100001 et seq.
The LEMSA shall develop and implement policy, procedure, and guidelines setting forth minimum requirements for the authorization and operation of ground and air EMS providers for the purpose of providing organization and resources required to maintain an EMS system that meets state mandates and the health and safety needs of the residents of and the visitors to the County.
The County of Yolo reserves the right to establish exclusive ambulance zones, in compliance with section 1797.224 of the Health and Safety Code, for the provision of emergency, non-emergency and inter-facility transport of all patients that require the service of an ambulance and/or medical transport vehicle.
The necessity to establish exclusive ambulance areas is predicated on public policy and the need for an organized system for emergency and non-emergency response. Such exclusive operating areas shall be established and awarded in compliance with the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Division 2.5, section 1797.224.
An effective ambulance system cannot be assured to the public unless a reasonable business environment is established that assures the stability of ambulance service providers.
The LEMSA shall develop and implement procedures for the training, education, certification, accreditation and discipline of pre-hospital personnel in accordance with Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the residents of and visitors to the County.
The LEMSA shall develop and implement additional policy, procedures and guidelines as appropriate to be consistent with current healthcare practice or when mandated by Health and Safety Code and/or California Code of Regulations for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of residents of and the visitors to the County.
(§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)