Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 138 : Air Ambulance OperationsSubpart 6 : Flight Operations138.06.1 Control of operations |
| (1) | The owner or operator of an aircraft engaged in an air ambulance operation shall ensure that he or she is aligned with a medical service provider who is compliant with all the relevant legislation administered by the Department of Health to consult with on matters pertaining to— |
| (a) | the advisability of the transportation by air of the patient; |
| (b) | the type of air ambulance aircraft required for the transport; |
| (c) | the level of patient-care required; |
| (d) | medical equipment needed on board the aircraft; and |
| (e) | precautions to be taken during the flight and during ground transportation. |
| (2) | Where the operator of an aircraft is also the medical service provider, such operator shall ensure that the medical aspects of the operation complies with all the relevant requirements as contained in the relevant legislation administered by the Department of Health. |
| (3) | The medical personnel on board the aircraft shall be responsible for patient care from the time of hand-over by the dispatching medical unit until the time of hand-over to the receiving medical unit. |
| (4) | The PIC of the aircraft shall at all times be responsible for the safety of the aircraft operation. |