Ohio Admin. Code 4766-4-12 - Temporary and disaster operations

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter of the Administrative Code, see rule 4766-4-18 of the Administrative Code.]

(A) In the event of a disaster situation when permitted MoICU(s) based in the locality of the disaster situation are incapacitated or insufficient in number to render services needed, a licensed MTO may utilize whatever means necessary to transport and treat patients.

(B) A MoICU or non-transport vehicle that has not been issued a permit by the board may be issued a temporary permit, for a period not to exceed sixty days, if the MoICU or non-transport vehicle is used to replace a permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle that has been temporarily taken out of service for repair or maintenance or is being permanently replaced. In order to obtain a temporary permit, a an MTO shall submit a "Temporary Ambulance / MOICU / Non-transport Vehicle" form to the board containing to the board a request for a temporary vehicle permit using the MTLS online system containing:

(1) Vehicle identification number of the permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle;

(2) Vehicle identification number of the MoICU or non-transport vehicle to receive a temporary permit;

(2)(3) Date permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle was placed out of service; .

(3) Vehicle identification number of the non-permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle;

(4) Date temporarily permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle is to be placed in service;

(5) Brief description of reason the permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle was taken out of service.

(C) A temporarily permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle shall not be operated unless it meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of rule 4766-4-08 of the Administrative Code and the insurance requirement set forth in division (B) of section 4766.06 of the Revised Code.

(C) The licensed MTO shall ensure that the one hundred dollar fee prescribed in paragraph (E) of rule 4766-4-03 of the Administrative Code shall be received by the board within seven days of issuance of a temporary permit.

(D) The MTO shall note the date of return to service of the permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle on the temporary permit.

(E) The licensed MTO shall return the temporary permit to the board within two days after the permitted MoICU or non-transport vehicle is returned to service.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 4766-4-12

Effective: 6/15/2022
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/23/2022 and 03/01/2027
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4766.03
Rule Amplifies: 4766.09
Prior Effective Dates: 04/16/2012, 08/01/2017