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March 29, 2003

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Notices of intent to promulgate administrative regulations

FRANKFORT — The following EMS-related notices of intent to promulgate administrative regulations were received as of noon, March 14 by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.

KENTUCKY BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:010. Definitions. Provides a definitional section for emergency medical service regulations by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(3) A public hearing to receive oral and written comments on the proposed administrative regulation has been scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2003 at 9 a.m. at the KBEMS Board Room, 2545 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(b) If a request for a public hearing, and agreement to attend the public hearing are not received from the required number of people at least 10 days prior to April 25, 2003, the public hearing will be canceled.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(6)(a) KRS Chapter 13A provides that persons who desire to be informed of the intent of an administrative body to promulgate an administrative regulation governing a specific subject matter may file a request to be informed by the administrative body.

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.010.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe a definitional section for emergency medical service regulations by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish a definitional section for emergency medical service regulations by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe a definitional section for emergency medical service regulations by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: The regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:020. Board organization. Prescribes organization of the board and committees by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.020.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe organization of the board and committees by the board.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish organization of the board and committees.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe organization of the board and committees.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:030. Fees. Prescribes schedule of fees and charges for first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, EMS training and educational institutions, instructors and ambulance providers.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.145.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe schedule of fees and charges for first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, EMS training and educational institutions, instructors and ambulance providers.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish a schedule of fees and charges for first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, EMS training and educational institutions, instructors and ambulance providers.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe the schedule of fees and charges for first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, EMS training and educational institutions, instructors and ambulance providers.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:055 Advisory opinion. Prescribes advisory opinion procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to advisory opinions is KRS 311A.040.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe the procedure for advisory opinions by the board.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish a procedure for advisory opinions by the board.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe the procedure for advisory opinions by the board.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:201. First responder. Prescribes authorized first responder requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, General Counsel, Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.020, 311A.110 and 311A.160.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe authorized first responder requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish authorized first responder requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe authorized first responder requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:301. Emergency medical technician. Prescribes authorized emergency medical technician requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, General Counsel, Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.020, 311A.025, 311A.110, 311A.140, and 311A.165.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:401. Paramedic. Prescribes authorized paramedic requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, General Counsel, Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe authorized paramedic requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish authorized Paramedic requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe authorized Paramedic requirements and procedures for certification, recertification and reciprocity by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:501. Ambulance providers. Prescribes required equipment, standards and procedures for ground ambulance providers licensed by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.020, 311A.030 and 311A.190.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe required equipment, standards and procedures for ground ambulance providers licensed by the board.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish required equipment, standards and procedures for ground ambulance providers licensed by the board.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe required equipment, standards and procedures for ground ambulance providers licensed by the board.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: The regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:510. Air ambulance providers. Prescribes required equipment, standards and procedures for air ambulance providers licensed by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.020, 311A.030 and 311A.190.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish required equipment, standards and procedures for air ambulance providers licensed by the board.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe required equipment, standards and procedures for air ambulance providers licensed by the board.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: The regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:601. Training and education. Provides training and educational and continuing education requirements for first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics and the structure for the educational institutions and instructors for emergency medical service procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, General Counsel, Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.115, 311A.020, 311A.025, 311A.120, 311A.125 and 311A.130.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate prescribes training and educational and continuing education requirements for first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics and the structure for the educational institutions and instructors for emergency medical service procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish training and educational and continuing education requirements for first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics and the structure for the educational institutions and instructors for emergency medical service procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe training and educational and continuing education requirements for first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics and the structure for the educational institutions and instructors for emergency medical service procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:701. Scope of practice. Prescribes authorized first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics scope of practice and procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, General Counsel, Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.140, 311A.160, and 311A.170.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe authorized first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics scope of practice and procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish authorized first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics scope of practice and procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe authorized first responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics scope of practice and procedures by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

March 6, 2003

(1) 202 KAR 7:801. Medical director. Prescribes medical director standards and responsibilities by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to establish the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested, in writing, by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agree, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Patricia T. Bausch, General Counsel, Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney, 155 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, phone (859) 255-8581, fax (859) 231-0851.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person shall state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing"; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing".

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at the address above.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation:

(a)The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the subject matter of administrative regulation is KRS 311A.025, 311A.055 and 311A.180.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services intends to promulgate will prescribe medical director standards and responsibilities by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: Establish medical director standards and responsibilities by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Prescribe medical director standards and responsibilities by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: This regulation will be implemented by Office of Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

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