Iowa Administrative Rules (Last Updated: December 07, 2016) |
Department 641. Public Health Department |
Division 657. Pharmacy Board |
Chapter 11. DRUGS IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROGRAMS |
Section 657.11.14. Protocols.
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Every service program shall utilize department protocols as the standard of care. The service program medical director may make changes to the department protocols provided the changes are within the EMS provider’s scope of practice and within acceptable medical practice. Prescription drugs shall be administered pursuant only to a written protocol or oral order by an authorized prescriber. Records of current protocols shall be provided to and maintained by the responsible individual and the service director.
[ARC 9786B, IAB 10/5/11, effective 11/9/11]