DAR File No. 27463

Health, Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services

R426-13

Emergency Medical Services Provider Designations

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27463
Filed: 10/01/2004, 09:43
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Under the Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) Act, Sections 26-8a-104 and 26-8a-105 authorize the Department of Health and the EMS Committee to establish standards for the emergency medical services provider designations.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since the enactment of the rule in 1999, one amendment was made in 2004. This amendment included public comments from affected parties to ensure the standards for the designation of emergency medical service providers. Since the enactment of the rule in 1999, no opposing comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule is needed to clearly list at what levels agencies can be designated; minimum requirements for designation; the application process including denial criteria; and change of service level requirements. Under Title 26, Chapter 8a, the rule establishes standards for the designation of emergency medical service providers and must be continued to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Utah who receive prehospital care.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Debra Wynkoop at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6152, by FAX at 801-538-6325, or by Internet E-mail at debwynkoop@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please see the DISCLAIMER regarding information available from state web pages.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Debra Wynkoop at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6152, by FAX at 801-538-6325, or by Internet E-mail at debwynkoop@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.