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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
Section 29-506. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCIES: STORAGE OF LINENS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
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506.1 An Emergency Medical Services Agency shall supply adequate, clean, and enclosed storage space for linens, equipment, and supplies at each place of operation. The storage shall be maintained as follows:
(a)An area used for storing equipment or supplies shall be kept neat, clean, and sanitary;
(b)When the Emergency Medical Services Agency is operating an ambulance, an area used for storing linens shall be kept neat, clean, and sanitary;
(a) Soiled supplies and used disposable items shall be stored or disposed of in plastic bags, covered containers, or compartments provided for this purpose; and
(d)Regulated waste shall be stored in a red or orange bag or container clearly marked with a biohazard label.
506.2An area used for storing medications and administration devices shall comply with the applicable drug or device manufacturer’s recommendations for climate-controlled storage.
506.3Narcotics and other controlled substances shall be stored and maintained in accordance with District and federal laws and regulations.
506.4Medications and medication kits shall not be maintained past their expiration date.
506.5Medications and medication kits shall be removed from vehicles and stored in a properly maintained and locked secure area when the vehicle is not in use, unless the ambient temperature of the vehicle’s medication storage compartment is maintained in accordance with the Department of Health’s (DOH) climate requirements.
506.6Medication and medication kits shall be stored in the vehicle in accordance with § 511 of this chapter.
506.7An Emergency Medical Services Agency, in addition to other applicable regulatory reporting requirements, shall notify the Director in writing of any diversion, loss, theft, or tampering with any controlled substance, medication delivery system, or other regulated medical device from the agency’s facility or vehicle. Notification shall be made no later than seventy-two (72) hours after the discovery of the occurrence.