California Higway Patrol: Ambulance Drivers Handbook Flashcards

California Higway Patrol: Ambulance Driver's Handbook Flashcards

Emergency CallA request for an ambulance to transport or assist persons in apparent sudden need of medical attention; or in a medical emergency as determined by the physician, to transport blood, any therapeutic device, accessory to such device, or tissue or organ for transplant.Ambulance ServiceA private or public organization or individual providing an ambulance for use in emergency service.ComplianceStatues and Regulations governing the operation of emergency ambulances have been established for public health and safety. Compliance with these mandated requirements and the exercise of sound judgement together with defensive driving techniques are essential for safe ambulance operation and will enhance patient transportation.Emergency ServiceIs a function performed in response to an emergency call.Emergency service also includes transportation of a patient regardless of a presumption of death of the patient, or transportation of a body for the purpose of making an anatomical gift.AmbulanceA vehicle specifically constructed, modified or equipped and used for the purpose of transporting sick, injured convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated persons.Applicability of RegulationsThe emergency ambulance service regulations contained in Titles 13 and 22, California Code of Regulations (CCR), adopted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) applies to all publicly and privately owned ambulances used for emergency service. These regulations do not apply to ambulances not used to respond to emergency calls or federally owned and operated ambulances.Ambulance Service License RequirementOwners of ambulances services, other than public ambulances, shall not operate as an emergency ambulance service or respond to emergency call unless the ambulance service has been licensed by CHP pursuant to 13 CCR section 1107.