EMS Policies

These Region 11 Chicago EMS System Protocols, Policies, and Procedures for EMTs and Paramedics are prehospital medical guidelines for patient assessment, treatment, and transportation within the system. They provide a framework for all patient encounters and Online Medical Control should be consulted in situations where there is not clear direction from the written documents.

Download Complete Region 11 EMS Policies

Please click on links below to access individual EMS Policies:

GENERAL

Professional Ethical Standards and Behavioral Expectations
Participating Hospital Responsibilities
Region 11 EMS Participating Hospital Map
Region 11 (Chicago) EMS Organizational Structure
Resource and Associate Hospitals
Region 11 Resource Hospital Geographical Map

COMMUNICATIONS

Field to Hospital Communication
EMS System Communications
EMS Report Format
Notification to the Resource Hospital
Resource and Associate Hospital EMS Communications Standards

PATIENT CARE

Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection
Advanced Directives and POLST
ALS Expanded Scope and Critical Care Transport
ALS Upgrade of EMS Service
Approval of Additional Pilot Programs, Medications, and Equipment
Call Disposition
CARE EMS Program
Consent and Refusal of EMS Service
Controlled Substance Requirements
Conveyance of Patients
Determination of Death / Withholding of Resuscitative Measures
EMS Guidelines for Infection Control
EMS Staffing
Epinephrine Dilution For Shortage
Initiation of Patient Care
Interaction with an Independent Nurse/Physician on Scene
Interaction with Law Enforcement at a Crime Scene
Large Gatherings & Special Events
Management of Multiple Patient Incidents
Medication Administration Cross Check (MACC)
Mobile Integrated Health Program
Notification of the Coroner/Medical Examiner
Region 11 Medication, Equipment and Supply (MES) List
Reporting Abused or Neglected Patients
Restraints
Safe Transport of Children by EMS
SEMSV (Specialized EMS Vehicle) EMS Bus Program
School Incidents
Termination of Resuscitation
Use of Latex Free Supplies
Watercraft SEMSV Program

TRANSPORTATION

DOCUMENTATION

Medical Records Documentation and Reporting
Patient Confidentiality and Release of of Information/Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

EMS EDUCATION

EMS Competency Testing
EMS Continuing Education (CE) Relicensure Requirements
EMS Lead Instructor
EMT Continuing Education
Paramedic Continuing Education
EMT Initial Education Programs
Paramedic Initial Education Programs
EMT and Paramedic Licensure
EMT and Paramedic Testing

EMS PERSONNEL

HOSPITAL

Base Station Cardiac Arrest Guidelines)
ECP Recognition
ECRN Licensure
Hospital Preparedness Program
Resource Hospital Base Station Override

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

EMS System Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) Plan
IDPH Waiver Provision
Medical Device Malfunction Reporting
Request for Clarification (RFC)/Complaint Investigation
Region 11 Chicago EMS System Request For Clarification (RFC)/Complaint Form
Resolving Regional or System Conflict