What must be included in the EMS System Plan regarding medical equipment?

• A. Medical equipment and supplies approved by the EMS MD or SEMSV MD and IDPH
• B. Equipment selected by local hospitals
• C. Any equipment the service owns
• D. Equipment approved by the county health department

Answer: (A)

In the EMS System Plan, medical equipment and supplies must be specified and approved by the EMS Medical Director (or SEMSV Medical Director) in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health. This ensures the equipment aligns with approved clinical protocols, matches the scope of EMS practice, and has clear maintenance, replacement, and training requirements across the system. Equipment chosen by local hospitals or simply owned by the service bypasses this formal medical oversight and can lead to inconsistencies with statewide standards. Likewise, approval by a county health department alone doesn’t address EMS-specific clinical use. Therefore, the plan requires approvals from the EMS Medical Director and IDPH.