This is a clone of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for educational purposes. It is not the official version and should not be used for legal purposes. Site created Wed, 21 May 2025 21:16:42 GMT
A Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer must:(1) register with the board on an approved form and provide all required documentation requested;(2) review, approve, and sign protocols, standing delegation orders, or guidelines for emergency medical service (EMS) providers regarding:(A) prehospital care, to be provided by EMS personnel;(B) patient transport standards (voluntary and involuntary);(C) criteria for selection of a patient's destination; and(D) standard of care to be provided, patient care incidents, patient complaints, and deviations from established protocols, standing orders, and/or guidelines.(3) developing, implementing, and revising protocols standing delegation orders and/or guidelines, as appropriate; and(4) monitor compliance with protocols standing orders and/or guidelines by EMS providers.