This program is responsible for providing medical oversight of the statewide EMS system (Advanced and Basic Life Support), review and modification of the statewide standard treatment protocols, oversight of medical command facilities, conducting research and oversight of the statewide EMS quality assurance program.

In accordance with Delaware Office of EMS (OEMS) rules, physicians are not permitted to provide on-line medical direction to Delaware EMS providers without first completing the Delaware Base Station Physician Course and then issued a Medical Control Physician Number by the OEMS. Medical Control Physician Information Form is available in PDF format.

Advanced Life Support Protocols

• Paramedic Standing Orders, Guidelines, and Policies, Effective November 1, 2024 PDF Format
• Paramedic Standing Orders, Guidelines, and Policies, Effective November 1, 2022 PDF Format
• Paramedic Standing Orders Pharmacology Manual, Edition: 2024 PDF Format
• Paramedic Standing Orders and Policies For Chemical Terrorism, Bioterrorism, Radiation Injury and Pandemic Illness, Effective September 25, 2018 PDF Format
• Paramedic Standing Orders and Policies For Tactical Emergency Medical Support Program, Effective November 1, 2022 PDF Format
• Paramedic Standing Orders and Policies For Toxmedic Program, Effective September 25, 2018 PDF Format

Basic Life Support Protocols

• Basic Life Support Protocols, Guidelines and Standing Orders for Prehospital and Interfacility Patients, Effective November 1, 2024 PDF format
• Basic Life Support Protocols, Guidelines and Standing Orders for Prehospital and Interfacility Patients, Effective November 1, 2022 PDF format
• Basic Life Support and Fire Service Standing Orders for Nerve Agent Antidote Program, Approved by Board of Medical Practice September 18, 2018 PDF Format

Public Safety Personnel Protocols

• Public Safety Personnel Naloxone (Narcan) Standing Order, Effective November 1, 2022 PDF Format
• Public Safety Agency Standing Orders for Self Administered Nerve Agent Antidote Program, Approved by Board of Medical Practice September 18, 2018 PDF Format

Medical Director Policies

• Delaware Emergency Medical Services Free Standing Emergency Department Destination Policy, Effective March 11, 2013 PDF format
• Delaware Emergency Medical Services Hospital Diversion Policy 2013 Addition of Free Standing Emergency Departments, Effective March 11, 2013 PDF format
• Delaware Emergency Medical Services Pre-Hospital Blood Administration, Effective May 23, 2023 PDF format
• Delaware Emergency Medical Services Buprenorphine Pilot Protocol PDF format

For more information, please contact the program office.

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