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..~ 6.114.424 CCT CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Critical Care Transport ambulance companies are additionally responsible for submitting a Continuous Quality Improvement plan according to tho specifications in the COUNTY's CCT policy. ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS fi.114,430 EXEMPTIONS (A) When county officials have determined that adequate emergency ambulance service will not be available from existing ambulance providers, this ordinance may be waived at the request of any County Communications Center or at the request of any law enforcement or fire protection agency during any "state of war emergency;' "state of emergency," or "local emergency" as defined In Government Code Section 8558 or during any period (not over thirty (30) days, but renewable every thirty (30) days). (B) This ordinance shall not prevent any peace officer as described In the California Code or Regulations, Title 13, Motor Vehicles 1107(a)(2) or public safety personnel as defined in COUNTY policies, from arranging for the transportation of an individual in need of emergency medical care when no ambulance with an appropriate ambulance service permit Is available and such transportation is requir®d immediately for the preservation of life or to avoid substantial impairment of the person to be transported. 6.114.440 MEDICAL. DIRECTION All EMT and paramedic personnel working in Alameda County are required to provide patient care In accordance with medical care policies, procedures and protocols promulgated by the EMS medical director. 6,114.450 EMS SPECIAL EVENT NOTIFICATION PERMITTEEs providing special event standby coverage shall comply with the COUNTY's Special Event policy and complete an EMS Special Event Notification form. This form shall be submitted tv the COUNTY for approval at least seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the coverage. Non COUNTY approved transport providers shall pay a Special Event Non-Emergency Ambulance Permit fee. The COUNTY may impose conditions on the approval of the request, which are necessary to ensure the safety of the public, including, but not limited to, notification of the local public safety jurisdiction, county communications, and appropriate 9-1-1 first responder providers. This provision shall help to ®nsure that adequate and integrated emergency medical services are available to the public and event participants. Any unauthorized standby service provided by a private EMS service may result in a fine, permit suspension or revocation. 6,114.460 EMERGENCY AND DISASTER OPERATIONS 24