POLICY STATEMENT:

The EMS Systems recognizes and respects each patient in the provision of care in accord with fundamental human, civil, constitutional and statutory rights. The Systems further recognize that each patient is an individual with unique health care needs, and because of the importance of respecting each patient's personal dignity, provides considerate, respectful care focused on the patient's individual needs, regardless of the patient's ability to pay.

GOAL/PURPOSE:

To ensure all EMS providers within the EMS Systems shall perform all services without unlawful discrimination.

POLICY/PROCEDURE:

A. All EMS providers of the EMS Systems have the duty to perform all services without any type of discrimination.

B. The EMS Systems respect the rights of each individual and EMS patient care providers shall provide care to all individuals respecting their fundamental human, civil, constitutional and statutory rights.

C. All individuals requesting emergency medical services shall have reasonable access to care.

D. All individuals shall be provided emergency medical care without regard to race, age, religion/beliefs, sex, national origin, communicable disease carrier and/or the inability to pay for services.