Need help...How do you define ALS vs BLS

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Good evening..

We are working on a project here in Iowa and as we have progressed, there has

been a continuing need to define certain terms. ALS, BLS and FR being the three

primary ones I'd like to hear some thoughts on.? I would like to hear how others

define these levels, NOT based on Medicare or reimbursement.

Do you have it in your state code? How did you reach that definition? IS there a

definition written? SOMEWHERE that defined these levels when they were

implemented and is still used as the definition guideline today and where might

that reference be located.

As an example...in Iowa right now, the training and carrying of an AED defines

that service as ALS per code.

Jules

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[Guest guest]

Here is the web address to the Texas Department of State Health services. There

should be a link to get you to the information you require.

Hope this helps.

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/

jkaymdc@... wrote:

Good evening..

We are working on a project here in Iowa and as we have progressed, there has

been a continuing need to define certain terms. ALS, BLS and FR being the three

primary ones I'd like to hear some thoughts on.? I would like to hear how others

define these levels, NOT based on Medicare or reimbursement.

Do you have it in your state code? How did you reach that definition? IS there a

definition written? SOMEWHERE that defined these levels when they were

implemented and is still used as the definition guideline today and where might

that reference be located.

As an example...in Iowa right now, the training and carrying of an AED defines

that service as ALS per code.

Jules

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