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DocuSign Envelope ID:79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1 B20BD <br /> OEMS requirement. Attachment 7 meets the minimum State and County <br /> requirements of equipment to be carried by an Agency's service based on <br /> the selected credential level. <br /> f. Agencies may choose to carry more than what is on the list, as long as the <br /> equipment, medication, or supply is approved by the System medical <br /> director in advance and is only utilized by appropriately credentialed <br /> providers. <br /> g. Agencies will determine the amount of equipment necessary to carry in <br /> inventory to ensure availability. <br /> h. Orange County will continue to restock equipment on scene as they are <br /> utilized; however Orange County is not responsible for initial stocking, <br /> unintentional opening, or expired stock. (with the exception of glucometer <br /> supplies) <br /> i. Agencies must provide a copy of their operational procedures for the <br /> management of equipment, supplies and medications. Medications must be <br /> stored in "Climate Controlled" Areas. <br /> j. Written plans for inventorying supplies should be provided. <br /> k. A daily vehicle equipment inventory sheet should be provided. <br /> 9. Agency Quality Assurance Plan: QA Designation and responsibilities. <br /> a. All Agencies will be required to conduct QA activity. <br /> b. The QA designee will ensure the providers are following the protocols <br /> adequately and not performing above their scope of practice. <br /> c. The QA designee is responsible for auditing skills procedures for <br /> competency for all practicing providers in the Agency. <br /> d. The QA designee will be required to attend Orange County EMS Peer <br /> Review sessions and will be responsible for collaborating on required Peer <br /> Review audits with the Orange County EMS QA Coordinator. Agency QA <br /> representatives should be able to offer insight and offer suggestions to <br /> protocols, procedures, etc. <br /> e. Agencies may designate the training Coordinator to maintain QA <br /> responsibilities or may select an independent QA Coordinator. <br /> 10.Agency Infection Control Plan/Policy: Provide a copy of the Agency's Infection <br /> Control Policy (a written infectious Disease Control Policy includes written <br /> procedures which are approved by the EMS System Medical Director addressing <br /> the cleansing and disinfecting of vehicles and equipment used to treat patients) or <br /> attestation of the agency's commitment to follow OCEMS System Infection Control <br /> Policy. <br /> a. The Agency may write their own plan or provide copies of existing plans to <br /> Orange County. <br /> b. The Agency may adopt and implement Orange County Emergency Services <br /> Infection Control Policy. <br /> Rev. 8/8/2018 - 6 - <br />