Section 515.975  Watercraft Medical Equipment and Drugs

a)         Each watercraft shall be equipped with medical equipment and drugs that are appropriate for the various types of missions to which it will be responding, as specified by the EMS MD or the SEMSV MD.

b)         Opioid antagonist, including, but not limited to, Naloxone, appropriate for the licensed level of care of the SEMSV.

c)         For ALS operations, the EMD MD or the SEMSV MD shall submit for approval a list of supplies available for each mission used.  The EMS MD or the SEMSV MD shall decide on the medical equipment and drugs taken on any particular mission based on patient type (adult, child, infant), medical condition (high risk infant, cardiac, burn, etc.) and anticipated treatment needs en route.

d)         The Department's approval shall be based on, but not limited to:

1)         length of time of the mission;

2)         possible environmental or weather hazards;

3)         number of individuals served; and

4)         medical condition of individuals served.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 17632, effective September 20, 2018)