Who approves medical equipment and supplies included in the EMS System Plan?

• A. Local EMS council
• B. Ambulance service owner
• C. EMS MD or SEMSV MD and IDPH
• D. National EMS Association

Answer: (C)

The person who approves medical equipment and supplies in the EMS System Plan is the medical leadership combined with the state regulatory oversight. Specifically, the EMS Medical Director (or SEMSV Medical Director) works with the Illinois Department of Public Health to review and authorize what equipment and supplies are included. This ensures the equipment supports safe, effective patient care and aligns with established protocols and state rules. The local EMS council or ambulance service owner may influence operations or procurement, but they don’t have the authority to approve the plan-wide equipment list. The National EMS Association isn’t a regulatory body for approving state EMS plans.