R426-10-800. Base Locations

  (1) A base location is the physical address where the crew, medical equipment and supplies, and the air ambulance are located. This will be designated by where the licensee operates and maintains or makes readily available records of operations.

  (2) The Department may conduct announced and unannounced inspections at any locations where a licensed air ambulance provider operates at any time, including nights or weekends to determine compliance with these rules and regulations.

  (3) Each base location shall have readily available at all times the following:

  (i) Security measures in place that protects medical supplies and equipment onboard the air ambulance from tampering and unauthorized access, including pharmaceuticals. This would include direct visual monitoring or closed circuit television or the air ambulance must be in a secured location with locked perimeter fencing or hangar.

  (ii) State license or certificate of operation prominently displayed within the building.

  (iii) Evidence of medical professional liability insurance.

  (iv) Drug Enforcement Agency Registration shall be prominently displayed within those buildings that store controlled substances.

  (v) Current Post-Accident Incident Plan.

  (vi) Documentation showing the professional certifications and licenses of all flight crew members.

  (4) The facility shall be clean and free of debris at all times and shall be compliant with all state and local building and fire codes.