2001 S EMS - EMS Transportation Contract (Orange EMS and Rescue Squad, Inc.)

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C. To ensure that all personnel are trained, certified and current in all continuing education requirements pursuant to standards set by THE COUNTY, and other licensing/certification boards as may be appropriate. Evidence of certification required by NCGS 131E-159 shall be provided to THE COUNTY. THE SQUAD shall ensure that these records are kept current. D. To purchase items used by THE SQUAD for the provision of emergency medical services in accordance with Orange County purchasing policies and procedures, and to maintain records of these purchases for periodic review by THE COUNTY. E. To maintain legal personnel documentation, including an appropriate record of times worked for paid and volunteer personnel, and to make these personnel records available to THE COUNTY as needed with appropriate prior notice. F. To ensure that at all times when on duty, THE SQUAD's personnel are attired in a uniform approved by THE COUNTY. G. To perform daily checkouts of each unit, all supplies and equipment at the beginning of each shift, and report any deficiencies to THE COUNTY in a manner approved by THE COUNTY. THE SQUAD shall not allow the supplies and equipment on each unit to fall below the standards established by the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. H. To properly maintain the vehicles provided by THE COUNTY in good working order and notify Emergency Management of any needed maintenance or repairs. THE SQUAD shall keep and maintain records of the operation and maintenance of the vehicles in accordance with N.C.G.S. 131E-156. Copies of these records shall be furnished to THE COUNTY. Further, it shall be the responsibility of THE SQUAD to notify Emergency Management when to obtain or renew both the ambulance permit required by N.C.G.S. 131E-156 and the safety inspection required by N.C.G.S. 20-183. I. THE SQUAD shall provide and maintain evidence of a current Ambulance Providers License, issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 131E-155.1,to THE COUNTY. I To submit a regular monthly accounting report including income, salary, maintenance, supplies, fuel, and other associated operational items to THE COUNTY; and to submit special event coverage report forms at the conclusion of each event. K. THE SQUAD understands and agrees that the financial officer or designee of THE COUNTY shall have the right to inspect, upon reasonable notice, all books and records of THE SQUAD, and will be given full and complete access. L. To ensure that THE SQUAD'S personnel conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times and consistent with the conduct expectations of the Orange County Personnel Ordinance and specifically comply with the policies of the Squad on file with the County which address harassment, discrimination,personal conduct, drug free work place and employment of relatives.