Staffing of NEPT vehicles
22 Staffing of NEPT vehicles
Except as otherwise specified in this regulation, the licensee of an NEPT Service must ensure that each NEPT vehicle of the Service is staffed by at least 2 crew members.
An NEPT vehicle may be staffed by a single crew member if – in accordance with these regulations, the crew member may provide non-emergency patient transport services while unsupervised; and the crew member is able to visually monitor the patient at all times; and the patient – is a low-acuity patient; and is able to be safely assisted into and out of the vehicle by the single crew member; and does not have a diagnosed communication disorder; and is able to clearly communicate with the crew member while being provided with non-emergency patient transport services; and if the patient has impaired cognitive function, or confusion or disorientation, the patient is accompanied by a carer escort who is willing and able to support and reassure the patient.
If a stretcher is used while non-emergency patient transport services are provided, each crew member providing those services must ensure that – the stretcher is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; and each person operating the stretcher has training in the operation of the stretcher. Fine not exceeding 4 penalty units.
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