# COMAR Title 30 — Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)

## Subtitle 03 — Ems Operational Programs

### Chapter 05 — Protocol Development

#### Regulation .03 Pilot Supplemental Protocol.

*COMAR 30.03.05.03*

A. The EMS Board may grant a pilot supplemental protocol for the benefit of optimal patient care upon:

  (1) The recommendation of the Executive Director of MIEMSS; and

  (2) A determination that the pilot supplemental protocol has the potential to become a Statewide protocol or an optional supplemental protocol.

B. An EMS operational program medical director may request a pilot supplement to the protocols by submitting the request in writing to the State EMS medical director along with:

  (1) A plan for appropriate:

    (a) Training,

    (b) Examination, and

    (c) Oversight; and

  (2) A needs assessment which justifies the requested supplement.