DAR File No. 27465

Health, Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services

R426-14

Ambulance Service and Paramedic Service Licensure

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27465
Filed: 10/01/2004, 10:02
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:

The Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) Act, Section 26-8a-105, authorizes the Department to establish standards for the licensure of ambulance and paramedic services.

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 license standards were consistent and added the selection of a provider through a public bid process which had been adopted in the in the EMS Act, Section 26-8a-405 effective January 2004. Since the enactment of the rule in 1999, the Department received written comments regarding Rule R426-14 from Gold Cross Services commenting on definitions in Sections R426-14-200 and R426-14-201, language in Subsection R426-14-202(2), and requested clarification on Subsection R426-14-300(j). The Department responded to Gold Cross Ambulance addressing their comments.

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

The rule establishes standards for the minimum licensure of ambulance and paramedic services 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:

Jan Buttrey at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6718, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at jbuttrey@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Jan Buttrey at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6718, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at jbuttrey@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.