Common use of Emergency Care Services Clause in Contracts

Emergency Care Services. In the event of an emergency, the Contractor shall take the inmate to the nearest hospital able to provide emergency care. If an inmate should need to be transferred by air, CONTRACTOR shall use appropriate aviation assets. All ambulances utilized shall be equipped with life support systems and shall be operated by personnel trained in life support and currently certified by the State. CONTRACTOR shall obtain documentation of State certification and keep it on file at the Facility. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the cost of all emergency air ambulance or land ambulance transportation. The following service requirements shall be met to ensure that qualified emergency treatment is provided: 5.31.3.1. In service education on first aid and emergency procedures. 5.31.3.2. Written policies and procedures concerning emergency transfer and transportation of inmates. 5.31.3.3. Arrangements for emergency twenty-four (24) hour on call physician coverage. 5.31.3.4. Coordination with security for arrangements when the emergency transfer of an inmate is indicated. 5.31.3.5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Training for all Health Services staff and other designated Departmental staff members.