News: Notices of intent to promulgate admistrative regulations

May 21, 1999

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Notices of intent to promulgate admistrative regulations

FRANKFORT — The following EMS-related notices of intent to promulgate administrative regulations were published this month by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.

CABINET FOR HEALTH SERVICES
Department for Public Health

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:010, Definitions for 902 KAR Chapter 13.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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 June 30, 1999, at 9 a.m., in the Cabinet for Health Services Auditorium, Health Services Building, First Floor, 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40621.

(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 June 30, 1999, the public hearing will be canceled.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Hiren B. Desai, Cabinet Regulation Coordinator, Cabinet for Health Services, Office of the Counsel, 275 East Main Street - 4W-C, Frankfort, Kentucky 40621, (502) 564-7905, (502) 564-7573 (Fax).

(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 Administrative Regulation Coordinator, Department for Public Health, Health Services Building, 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40621.

(c) Note: Requests for Notification and the Notice of Intent to Promulgate shall be made available in another format, upon request, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Persons requesting assistance regarding Cabinet for Health Services' regulations may call toll free 1-800-372-2973 (V/TDD).

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:010 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:010, Definitions for 902 KAR Chapter 13 relating to training, certification, and recertification of emergency medical technicians.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth uniform definition of terms that shall be used in administrative regulations promulgated by the cabinet relating to emergency medical technicians.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to establish uniform definitions relating to training, certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:030, Fees.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:030 is KRS 211.964, 211.966, and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:030, Fees, to revise the fee schedule and charges related to testing and issuance of certificates, and for the renewal of certificates for emergency medical technicians.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation establishes the fee schedule and charges related to the approval of organizations to become EMS training agencies or EMS testing agencies and individuals applying for certification or recertification as EMT-first responders, EMT-first responder instructors, EMT-basics, EMT-basic instructors, and EMT-instructor trainers.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to more accurately reflect the administrative costs to the cabinet for training, testing, and issuance of certificates for emergency medical technicians.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:050, Requirements for examination, certification and recertification of the emergency medical technician-basic.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:050 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:050, Requirements for examination, certification and recertification of the emergency medical technician-basic, to establish standards for applicants, testing, certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation establishes standards for applicants, testing, certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to establish uniform standards for applicants, testing, certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:070, Emergency medical technician-basic instructors.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:070 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:070, Emergency medical technician-basic instructors, to establish standards for the training, certification and recertification of EMT-instructors and establish an evaluation process for approving new instructors.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth requirements for training, certification, and recertification of EMT-instructors.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to establish uniform requirements that all persons shall follow in order to be certified as an EMT-instructor.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:080, Emergency medical technician-basic authorized procedures.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:080 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:080, Emergency medical technician-basic authorized procedures, to establish authorized procedures under the 1994 National Standard Curriculum which EMT-Bs may perform; and identify requirements for pilot programs to test specialized procedures; and permit EMT-Bs to perform certain procedures under the direction of a medical director which EMT-Bs have not been previously authorized to perform.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth requirements for procedures which an EMT-B shall be authorized to perform.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to establish uniform procedures under the 1994 National Standard curriculum which an EMT-B may perform; authorize pilot programs to test specialized procedures; and permit additional procedures to be performed by an EMT-B under the direction of a medical director.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:090, Disciplinary actions.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:090 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:090, Disciplinary actions, to establish criteria, guidelines and procedures for disciplinary action which the cabinet may take to deny, suspend, revoke, probate, or restrict a certificate of an EMT-B, EMT-first responder, or instructor.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth requirements for taking disciplinary action against the certification of an EMT-B, EMT-first responder, or instructor.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to establish uniform guidelines which the cabinet shall utilize in order to take disciplinary action against the certification of all levels of emergency medical technicians.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:110, Emergency medical technician-first responder training, examination, and certification.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:110 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:110, Emergency medical technician-first responder training, examination, and certification, to adopt the requirements of the 1995 Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum; increase the number of hours in the current program from 40 to 47 1/2 which will allow hours for additional training in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as required by KRS 214.610, oxygen therapy and airway adjuncts, automated external defibrillation, cervical collar application, proper use of sphygmomanometer and stethoscope for blood pressure monitoring, and competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth requirements for the education, training, testing, and certification and recertification of emergency medical technician-first responders (EMT-first responders).

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to upgrade the EMT-first responder program in order for Kentucky to meet and exceed the criteria established by the DOT in the EMT-first responder 1995 National Curriculum.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:140, Emergency medical services educational institutions and emergency medical services testing agencies.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:140 is KRS 211.964, 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will create 902 KAR 13:140, Emergency medical services educational institutions and emergency medical services testing agencies, to establish standards for an agency to be certified as an EMS educational institution or an EMS testing agency to conduct training or testing for persons who wish to become certified as an emergency medical technician-basic (EMT-b), or EMT-first responder.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth requirements for training agencies to become certified as an EMS educational institution.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to develop uniform requirement for certification of EMS educational institutions including performance standards for continued certification.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:150, Emergency medical technician-basic course requirements.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:150 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 13:150, Emergency medical technician-basic course requirements, to establish standards for the training course which an EMS educational institution shall utilize for emergency medical technician-basic (EMT-B) training.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth requirements for the EMT-B training course.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to establish uniform requirements that all EMS training institutions shall follow in the training of EMT-Bs.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 13:151, Repeal of 902 KAR 13:020 and 902 KAR 13:130.

(2) Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 13:151 is KRS 211.964 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will create 902 KAR 13:151, to repeal 902 KAR 13:020 and 902 KAR 13:130.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation will repeal 902 KAR 13:020 because the applicant requirements for EMT training and certification shall be included in other administrative regulations within 902 KAR Chapter 13 relating to the same subject matter and 902 KAR 13:130 is no longer needed because the requirements for EMT maintenance and discontinuation of a preestablished peripheral intravenous (IV) infusion shall be included in 902 KAR 13:080.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are to repeal 902 KAR 13:020 and 902 KAR 13:130 which are no longer needed because the requirements of these administrative regulations shall be included in other administrative regulations within 902 KAR Chapter 13.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Adult and Child Health, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

May 15, 1999

(1) 902 KAR 17:041, State Health Plan for facilities and services.

(2) The Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health, Division of Health Policy Development, intends to promulgate an 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.

(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."

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to 902 KAR 17:041 are KRS 216B.010, 216B.015 and 194A.030.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Department for Public Health intends to promulgate will amend 902 KAR 17:041, State Health Plan for facilities and services, to comply with the requirement for the annual updating of that plan.

(c) The necessity, function, and conformity of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: This administrative regulation sets forth the requirements for the Cabinet for Health Services to oversee development and annual updating of the State Health Plan. The State Health Plan is a critical element of the certificate of need process for which the cabinet is given responsibility in KRS Chapter 216B.

(d) The benefits expected from administrative regulation are: Orderly and effective determination of health policy goals for health facilities and services in the Commonwealth. Ensure appropriate distribution of health services to all Kentuckians.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: By the Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning, Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health Services.

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