DAR File No. 27468

Health, Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services

R426-100

Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27468
Filed: 10/01/2004, 10:18
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, Title 26, Chapter 8a, authorizes the Department of Health and the EMS Committee to implement the prehospital Emergency Medical Services/Do Not Resuscitate (EMS/DNR) provisions of Section 75-2-1105.5 and clarifies that EMS personnel shall also follow a patient's treating physician's orders, which may include an order not to resuscitate a patient that does not comply with the formalities of the EMS/DNR form.

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, 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:

Under Title 26, Chapter 8a, the rule implements the prehospital Emergency Medical Services/Do Not Resuscitate (EMS/DNR) provisions of Section 75-2-1105.5 and clarifies that EMS personnel shall also follow a patient's treating physician's orders, which may include an order not to resuscitate a patient that does not comply with the formalities of the EMS/DNR form. This rule 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.