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DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 1797-1863›CHAPTER 4. Local Administration 1797.200-1797.276›ARTICLE 1. Local EMS Agency 1797.200-1797.233

§ 1797.220

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

The local EMS agency, using state minimum standards, shall establish policies and procedures approved by the medical director of the local EMS agency to assure medical control of the EMS system. The policies and procedures approved by the medical director may require basic life support emergency medical transportation services to meet any medical control requirements including dispatch, patient destination policies, patient care guidelines, and quality assurance requirements.

(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1390, Sec. 5.)

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