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• Maine EMS Rules
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• Interfacility Transfer Decision Tree
• Shortage Protocols
• Special Circumstance Protocols
• FCC License

Laws, Rules & Protocols

Maine EMS Act of 1982: M.R.S.A. Title 32 Chapter 2-B

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Maine EMS Rules (PDF) (Chapters 1 -17 effective May 1, 2013)

• Summary of Maine EMS Rules Changes for Rules effective May 1, 2013

Maine EMS Treatment Protocols

The 2011 Maine EMS Prehospital Treatment Protocols (PDF) (effective December 1, 2011) and related training materials are available available for download:

2011 Maine EMS Prehospital Treatment Protocols

Maine Prehospital Treatment Protocol Books ( effective December 1, 2011) are available for purchase from Maine EMS:

Cost:

• $5.00 per book for tax exempt agencies – if picked up at Maine EMS.
• $5.25 per book for those required to pay Maine sales tax (e.g. individuals, or non-tax exempt organizations) – if picked up at Maine EMS
• $6.00 per book for tax exempt agencies – if mailed.
• $6.30 per book for those required to pay sales tax (e.g. individuals, or non-tax exempt organizations) – if mailed
                 
  Contact Maine EMS for case discount price (a case contains eighty-eight protocol books)

Payment methods:

• Cash, check or money order.  Make check or money order payable to: Treasurer of State
• Credit card – Maine EMS accepts MasterCard, Visa or Discover cards
• Purchase Order  (EMS Services, organizations and government entities only)

Purchase Options:

• Send a check, money order or purchase order to: Maine EMS, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152.  Include the address to which the book(s) will be sent and number of books requested;
• Send a credit card purchase request to Maine EMS.  The request must include:

• Credit card type (MasterCard, Visa, Discover);
• Credit card number;
• Credit card expiration date;
• Name of holder as it appears on the card; and,
• The three digit security code found on the back of the card;
• Address to which the book(s) will be mailed;
• Number of books requested.

• Call Maine EMS at 207-626-3860 with a purchase order or credit card number.
• Stop by Maine EMS at 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 1 in Augusta, Maine between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.  Directions to Maine EMS may be found on the Contact Us page.

Please contact us at 207-626-3860 should you have questions about purchasing the Maine EMS Prehospital Treatment Protocols.

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2008 Protocols

The 2008 Maine EMS PreHospital Protocols - that were replaced by the 2011 Maine EMS Prehospital Treatment Protocols as of December 1, 2011 - are still available for download:

2008 Maine EMS Treatment Protocols (PDF)

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Interfacility Transfer Decision Tree

The Medical Direction and Practices Board (MDPB) has developed the Interfacility Transfer Decision Tree, and resource information to assist Maine EMS providers and health care facilities in determining types of interfacility transfers and the resources required. Click below to download the Interfacility Transfer Decision Tree:

Interfacility Transfer Decision Tree

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Shortage Protocols

In response to identified shortages, interim protocols have been approved by the Medical Directions and Practice Board.

Prior to implementation, providers must be appropriately trained and Maine EMS must be notified about the shortage and the anticipated length of time the interim protocol may be necessary.

• Shortage Protocol - Narrow Complex Tachycardia (PDF)
• Shortage Protocol - Pain Management - Morphine (PDF)
• Shortage Protocol - Pain Management - Nalbuphine (Nubain) (PDF)
• Shortage Protocol - Seizure - Diazepam (Valium)

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Special Circumstances Protocol:

There are situations when a patient has a specific medical condition that requires emergency medical treatment, which may not be part of the Maine EMS Prehospital Treatment Protocols. In these situations, patients, parents, and legal guardians may request a Special Circumstances Protocol that would identify the patient’s special medical condition and the treatment(s) required in the event of an emergency.

• Special Circumstances Protocol Request Form with Cover Letter (PDF)

• Special Circumstances Protocol Request Form (MS Word) - Form Only

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FCC License

Licensed ambulance services in Maine are authorized by the license issued to Maine EMS (WPHU789) to use the frequency 155.385 and must operate in accordance with license.

This authorization may be revoked if use is not in compliance with the above referenced FCC license.

 

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