§ 7.17.010. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms are defined and shall be construed as hereinafter set forth, unless the context clearly means otherwise:

A.

"Ambulette" means a motor vehicle specially constructed, modified, equipped, or arranged for the purpose of transporting sick, injured, invalid, convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated persons whose medical condition requires transportation services but does not require emergency services or equipment during transport.

B.

"Ambulette attendant" means any person who is employed to accompany an ambulette driver while transporting in an ambulette from any location in the unincorporated area of the county any person whose medical condition requires nonemergency medical transportation.

C.

"Ambulette driver" means any person who drives an ambulette in which is transported, from any location in the unincorporated area of the county, any person whose medical condition requires nonemergency medical transportation.

D.

"Ambulette operator" means any person who for any monetary or other consideration, or as an incident to any other occupation, transports in one or more ambulettes from any location in the unincorporated areas of the county one or more persons whose medical condition requires nonemergency transportation.

E.

"Litter van" means a vehicle which is modified, equipped, and used for the purpose of providing nonemergency medical transportation for those patients with stable medical conditions who require the use of a litter or gurney and which is not routinely equipped with the medical equipment or personnel required for the specialized care provided in an ambulance. Both a driver and an attendant are required on any transport requiring the use of a litter van.

F.

"Litter van patient" means a patient whose medical condition is such that the patient may be transported by a litter van. Patients in this category are patients who must be transported in a prone position because the patient is unable to sit for the period of time needed for transport, and requires a gurney and more space than is available in passenger cars, taxicabs, or other forms of public transportation; and do not require the special services, equipment, and personnel of an ambulance because the patient is in a stable condition and does not need constant observation.

G.

"Local EMS agency" means the county of Los Angeles department of health services, designated by the board as the local EMS agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 1797, et seq.

H.

"Medical transport van" means an ambulette which is modified, equipped, and used for the purpose of providing nonemergency medical transportation for those patients with stable medical conditions who require transportation to or from medical facilities, and who cannot use a standard passenger vehicle, taxicab, or other public transportation.

I.

"Wheelchair van" means an ambulette used for nonemergency transportation of patients in stable medical condition who require the use of a wheelchair.

(Ord. 96-0068 § 2, 1996: Ord. 83-0017 § 4 (part), 1983.)