1. Scope
1.1 This guide establishes optimum guidelines for the structures and responsibilities
that will facilitate development, delivery, and assessment of Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) on state, regional, and local levels.
1.1.1 State Level
At the state level, this guide sets forth a basic structure for the organization and
management of a state emergency medical services program and outlines the responsibilities
of the state in the planning, development, coordination, and regulation of emergency
medical services throughout the state.
1.1.2 Regional Level
At the regional level, this guide addresses the planning, development, and coordination
of a functional and comprehensive EMS system which consists of all personnel, equipment,
and facilities necessary for the response to the emergently ill or injured patient,
according to national and state lead agency standards.
1.1.3 Local Level
At the local level, this guide sets forth a basic structure for the organization and
management of a local EMS system and outlines the responsibilities that a local EMS
should assume in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluating of its
EMS system.