Section 547.400  Grant Project Requirements

a)         Each Board shall conduct an ambulance service needs assessment in the counties under its jurisdiction (Section 1007 of the Act), including the following:

1)         The need for a regional ambulance service, including personnel and equipment needs, and the methodology used to determine that need;

2)         How the Board plans to meet the need for a regional ambulance service;

3)         A description of the existing ambulance services in the counties under the Board's jurisdiction, including private ambulance services.

b)         Each Board shall develop a plan for regional ambulance services, including the development of resources and coordination with existing ambulance services.  (Section 1007 of the Act)

c)         Regional ambulance services receiving funds under this Part shall provide service to all residents in the counties under the Board's jurisdiction.

d)         Regional ambulance services shall comply with all requirements of the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act and the Emergency Medical Services Code.