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disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. <br /> 25. Only computers authorized by North State Medical Transport are to be connected to the <br /> North State Medical Transport network connections provided at each facility. <br /> 26. North State Medical Transport facilities shall remain locked whenever crews are not <br /> present at the stations. <br /> See: North State Medical Transport Compliance and HIPAA policies for further guidance. <br /> E/F-2-EMS Vehicles <br /> 1. North State Medical Transport ambulances are designed to ensure the highest degree of <br /> safety, efficiency, effectiveness, and operability for NSMT personnel. <br /> 2. Ambulances will be cleaned in order to maintain a neat appearance and to ensure they are <br /> sanitary for patients, personnel, and visitors. <br /> 3. All response vehicles will be washed daily if weather conditions deem this feasible. <br /> 4. Vehicles will be washed at any time prior to 10:00 hours where the appearance of the <br /> vehicle is such that it does not properly represent the image of North State Medical <br /> Transport. This will be dependent upon the ongoing weather conditions. <br /> 5. Vehicles should be washed and dried with supplies as provided by North State Medical <br /> Transport <br /> 6. The interiors will be cleaned daily to ensure that all trash and debris are removed and that <br /> it presents with a neat, clean image for riders. <br /> 7. Vehicles should be vacuumed many times as needed basis or no less than once a week <br /> 8. Interior cab surfaces should be wiped down daily for infection control purposes <br /> 9. Interior cabinets will have all equipment removed and be wiped down weekly <br /> E/F-3-Disinfection of EMS Vehicles <br /> The procedure for the disinfection of North State Medical Transport vehicles will be categorized <br /> as either gross contaminated or non-gross contaminated. <br /> For non-gross contaminated vehicles, the following will apply: <br /> 1. Vehicle surfaces that are free from gross contamination will be wiped down daily with an <br /> EPA registered and approved tuberculocidal solution. <br /> 2. Employees are to wear gloves for hand protection during this process. <br /> 3. The doors to the vehicle should remain open until the product is dried to ensure proper <br /> ventilation. <br /> 4. The use of any diluted bleach solution is prohibited due to the potential for damage to <br /> metal surfaces and clothing <br /> For gross-contaminated vehicles, the following will apply: <br /> 1. Vehicles requiring significant decontamination will be removed from service until <br /> cleaning is completed. <br /> 2. Vehicle surfaces that are obviously contaminated with blood or other potentially <br /> 89 <br /> 4: <br />