Finding F29
The County LEMSA has not notified the hospitals in the County that their APOT Reduction Protocols do not cite the applicable County LEMSA standard.
Jury report: Ambulance Patient Offload Delays: Time Is of the Essence · PDF page 23
Permanent linkOfficial response
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Agrees, citing Health and Safety Code Section 1797.120.6 as limiting CCCEMSA’s authority to review hospital protocols.
Read official response · PDF page 3Gives a finding-specific statutory rationale for nonreview; interpretation is attributed, not a legal ruling.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.