Effective: July 6, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly (A) A first responder may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for first responders in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. A first responder shall perform the emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board. (B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by a first responder shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following: (a) The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board; (b) An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device by a physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or registered nurse designated by a physician; (c) Any applicable protocols adopted by the emergency medical service organization with which the first responder is affiliated. (2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not prohibit a first responder from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order issued by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 2133.211 of the Revised Code. Last updated April 13, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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