2004 NS Agreement EMS and Rescue Franchise Agreements (First Reading)

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Model EMS System means an approved EMS System that chooses to meet the criteria for and receives this designation by the Office of Emergency Medical Services. Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMs) means a section of the Division of Facility Services of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Operational Protocols means the official written administrative policies and procedures of the Orange County EMS System, as amended, that provide guidance for the day- to-day operation of the EMS System. Owner means any Person or entity that owns an Ambulance or other EMS Services Vehicle and provides EMS Services covered by this Franchise. Patient means an individual who is sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless such that the need for some medical assistance might be anticipated while being transported to or from a medical facility. Person means any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, group of individuals acting together for a common purpose, or organization of any kind, including any governmental agency other than the United States. Physician means a medical or osteopathic doctor licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board to practice medicine in the North Carolina. Practice Settings means the areas of practice for the credentialed personnel that provide EMS Services pursuant to this Franchise as provided for by Law at the location of a physiological or psychological illness or injury including transportation to an appropriate treatment facility if required; at public or community health facilities in conjunction with public and community health initiatives, in hospitals and clinics; in residences, facilities, or other locations as part of wellness or injury prevention initiatives within the community and the public health system; and/or at mass gatherings or special events. 6