§ 45-50. Compliance with laws, regulations, policies and agreements.

(a)

Each Ambulance Service Provider shall comply with: the provisions of the Emergency Medical Service System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Act, Health and Safety Code sections 1797 et seq.; the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, sections 100000 et seq.; the LEMSA Policies and Procedures Manual; and any applicable Provider Agreement or other written agreement with the LEMSA and/or the County.

(b)

In addition to the other requirements and obligations set forth in this chapter, each ambulance service Provider shall:

(1)

Render services required under this chapter on a twenty-four (24) hour a day basis throughout the entire applicable EOA or other service area specified by the Provider Agreement in accordance with the LEMSA Policies and Procedures Manual. Such service shall commence on the date specified in the Provider Agreement unless the LEMSA agrees to delay the commencement date upon a showing of good cause by the ambulance Provider.

(2)

Notify the LEMSA in writing within five (5) days after the receipt of the results of all vehicle inspections conducted by the State and of any disciplinary action taken by any State agency regarding any ambulance license. Copies of all related state inspection and reporting forms used to evaluate the Provider will be provided to the LEMSA.

(3)

Notify the LEMSA Medical Director and the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) in writing as specified in Chapter 7 sections 1798.200 through 1798.211 of the California Health and Safety Code of any disciplinary action taken against any EMT or Paramedic employed by the Provider which could result in suspension or revocation of a certificate/license pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 6.

(4)

Notify the LEMSA in writing within thirty (30) days of any other changes in the information set forth in any application, certification or document required by this chapter.

(5)

Immediately notify the LEMSA, the Health Director and other affected public safety agencies beforehand of any foreseeable interruptions, suspensions or delays in services which may endanger the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the EOA or other service area, or portion thereof, covered by license.

(6)

Immediately notify the LEMSA, the Health Director and other affected public safety agencies of any unforeseeable interruptions, suspensions, or delays in service that occur and result in the Provider being unable to put the required number of ambulances in the field in accordance with its ambulance Provider Agreement(s), and/or other contract(s) with the county and/or the LEMSA, and/or the LEMSA Policies and Procedures Manual.

(7)

Staff each ambulance with at least two (2) persons at all times, one (1) of whom is an Attendant and the other a Driver.

(8)

Participate in the 9-1-1 telephone system of the County.

(Ord. No. 4057, § 1, 5-21-13)