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DocuSign Envelope ID:79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1 B20BD <br /> i. Annual training for Blood Borne Pathogens and HIPPA training is to <br /> be included annually in the training plan. <br /> ii. CPR must be recertified every two years for all EMS Providers. <br /> iii. Advanced EMT: all EMT requirements plus ITLS or PHTLS every <br /> four years. <br /> iv. Paramedic: all EMT and A-EMT requirements plus ACLS every two <br /> years, PALS or PEPP every two years. <br /> c. All credentialed providers are required to attend continuing education and <br /> receive a pre-set number of hours per year in specified areas of education <br /> to be defined in the Orange County EMS System Plan. (See attached <br /> refresher guidelines from NCOEMS) <br /> d. ALS Providers will be expected to adhere to OCEMS training standards. <br /> The OCEMS Training Coordinator will assist Agencies as much as possible. <br /> e. ALS providers are required to obtain an additional 24 hours over their four <br /> year recertification period. <br /> f. All training records are required to be maintained for each provider for a <br /> period of at least 6 years (even if the provider leaves the Agency). <br /> 7. Agency Documentation Process/Policy: Provide a written plan of the Agency's <br /> patient care documentation capability, retention of patient care documentation <br /> policy, and transfer of information process. <br /> a. All patient contact by Agency personnel should be documented thoroughly <br /> including findings, initial assessment, secondary assessment, all care <br /> provided by the Agency prior to EMS arrival. <br /> b. Orange County EMS protocol requires the "C.H.A.R.T." method of narrative <br /> documentation. <br /> c. Included in this plan is the Agency's method of retaining the records in <br /> accordance with HIPPA regulations. <br /> d. Include how "Pre-EMS" arrival information will be shared with Emergency <br /> Medical Services ambulance crew and the hospital receiving facility. <br /> 8. Agency Equipment Attestation: Attestation that the Agency has the appropriate <br /> equipment to operate at the requested level of service (See attached "Minimum <br /> Required Equipment List", Attachment 6 ) <br /> a. Pursuant to proposed North Carolina EMS Rule, Agencies seeking AEMT <br /> and/or Paramedic level credentialing shall apply to the OEMS for an EMS <br /> Non-transporting Vehicle Permit prior to placing the vehicle in service. <br /> b. EMS Nontransporting Vehicle Permits shall not be transferred. <br /> c. The EMS Nontransporting Vehicle Permit shall be posted as designated by <br /> the OEMS inspector. <br /> d. Vehicles that are not owned or leased by the EMS Provider are ineligible for <br /> permitting. <br /> e. The Orange County System Medical Director may choose to require <br /> systems to carry equipment and medication beyond the minimum State <br /> Rev. 8/8/2018 - 5 - <br />