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§901. Disciplinary Proceedings before The Emergency Medical
Services Commission ........................................ 125
§902. Proceedings against Licensed EMS Professional or Licensed
EMS Professional Applicants ................................ 125
§903. Emergency Suspension ................................. 128
§904. Disciplinary Process and Procedures .................. 129
§905. Formal Disciplinary Action ........................... 131
§906. Formal Hearing ....................................... 133
§907. Appeal from Commission Decision ...................... 140
§908. Reinstatement of License ............................. 140
§909. Proceedings against Accredited Training Institutions . 141
§910. Disciplinary Process and Procedures .................. 141
§911. Formal Disciplinary Action ........................... 143
§913. Appeal from Commission Decision ...................... 151
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§915. Public Comment at Meetings of the EMS Commission ..... 152
§916. Declaratory Statements/Advisory Opinions of the
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NOTICE OF INTENT
Department of Health and Hospitals
Office of Public Health
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
Licensing Standards
(LAC 46: XXXVIII)
The Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public
Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services proposes to repeal
and replace LAC 46: XXXVIII.Chapters 1-9 governing the licensing
standards for Emergency Medical Services practitioners,
Emergency Medical Services Training Institutions, and the
Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission, in its
entirety, as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.11232.11.
This proposed Rule is promulgated in accordance with
the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950
et seq.
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Part XXXVIII. Emergency Medical Services Professionals
Chapter 1. General
§101.
Definition of Terms
Accountability―being answerable for one's actions or
inactions. The licensed EMS professional answers to self,
patient, agency, medical director, profession and society for
the effectiveness and quality of EMS care rendered. It is the
personal responsibility of each individual to maintain
competency in practice. If the assigned EMS professional does
not possess the specialized EMS knowledge, skills and abilities
required to provide the required care, said professional shall
notify the appropriate supervisory EMS personnel.
Advanced Life Support (ALS)—emergency medical care
administered to the level of a Paramedic's scope of practice.
Assessment―identifying human responses, which indicate
existing, or potential abnormal condition through the patient
history, physical examination, and observation, in accordance
with the standards of EMS of practice.
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Assignment―designating EMS activities to be performed by an
individual consistent with his scope of practice.
Aiding and Abetting―to intentionally assist anyone by
condoning, or to apply positive or negative force to assist
anyone in violating the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act
or the rules and regulations of The Emergency Medical Services
Commission or bureau.
Bureau—the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals,
Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or (CPR)—a combination of
rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims
believed to be in cardiac arrest.
Carrying Out the Medical Orders of a Physician Licensed in
Louisiana―licensed EMS professionals may, based on their
individual judgment of each situation and without exceeding
their scope of practice, accept verbal orders initiated by a
licensed physician, provided the order is related to the said
practitioner's scope of practice; or a licensed EMS professional
may execute standing orders of a licensed physician. A physician
order cannot be executed if the skill or procedure is outside
the approved scope of practice for the licensed EMS
practitioner.
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Collaborating―a process involving two or more health care
professionals working together, though not necessarily in each
other's presence, each contributing one's respective area of
expertise to provide more comprehensive care than one alone can
offer.
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the
Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP —the national
organization that reviews and recommends the national
accreditation of EMS education programs to the “Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).”
Community volunteer responder―individuals who serve their
community on a voluntary basis and who receive no compensation
of any kind for such services. A community volunteer responder
is not an individual who provides EMS services as a component of
their employment or paid profession.
Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS)—a drug, substance, or
immediate precursor in Schedule I through V of R.S. 40:964.
Delegating EMS Interventions―committing or entrusting the
performance of selected EMS tasks by the licensed EMS
professional to other competent EMS personnel in selected
situations. The licensed EMS professional retains the
accountability for the total EMS care of the individual.
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Deny―to refuse for cause.
Department―the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
(DHH).
EMS―Emergency Medical Services.
EMS Instructor―an individual credentialed by the bureau to
teach EMS courses.
EMS practitioner―an individual licensed by the bureau as a(n):
(a)
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
(b)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
(c)
Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT, A-EMT
(d)
Paramedic
EMS professional―an EMS practitioner.
EMS Services―activities designed to resolve, diminish, or
prevent the needs that are inferred from the individual's
problem; includes the planning, implementation and evaluation of
said activities in accordance with the Standards of EMS
practice.
EMS Student―a person who is engaged in learning experiences in
a program of study leading to candidacy for license to practice
as a licensed EMS professional. The term applies only when the
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person is participating in an integral part of the program of
study.
Expanded Scope of Practice―those functions, procedures and
activities which are currently not part of the approved National
EMS curriculum, but have been approved by the EMS Commission as
appropriate for the various levels of EMS professionals.
Field Diagnosis―the out of hospital evaluation of the
patient's condition and its causes.
Habit―a mode of behavior, which an individual acquires over a
period of time.
Limit―to confine within certain bounds.
Maintaining EMS Care Rendered Directly or Indirectly
―preserving the continuity of safe and effective EMS care,
including the delegated EMS activities.
Managing and Supervising the Practice of EMS―those activities
which serve to fulfill the accountability of the license EMS
professional for the total EMS care of the individual when tasks
in the EMS care are delegated to other EMS personnel. These
activities include:
(a)
judging the priority of EMS needs of the
individual(s);
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(b)
determining actions required to meet the needs;
(c)
assigning personnel, including self, qualified to
implement the prescribed EMS care components of that care;
(d)
providing information needed by personnel for the
implementation of the assigned EMS care and ascertaining
the assimilation of same information;
(e)
directing the EMS care and evaluating the outcomes of
that care;
(f)
determining and initiating changes in EMS care or in
assignment of EMS personnel.
Medical Diagnosis―the conclusion reached in identification of
the patient's disease, especially the art of distinguishing
among several possibilities with the intent of prescribing
relevant treatment.
Medical Interventions―all functions, activities, medications
and medical treatments of therapeutic or corrective nature
approved by the bureau and the EMS Commission.
Medical director—a physician licensed in Louisiana who is
associated with an EMS service provider and trains, medically
coordinates, directs, supervises, establishes standard operating
procedures for, designates physicians for direction and
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supervision of, and reviews the performance of the service EMS
practitioners.
Mentally Incompetent―a court judgment of legal insanity or
incompetence or a medical diagnosis indicating insanity or
incompetence.
Moral Turpitude―an act of baseness, vileness, or depravity in
the duties that one person owes another, or to society in
general, which is contrary to the usual, accepted and customary
rule of right and duty a person should follow.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)—the
non-profit, independent, non-governmental agency that certifies
the proficiency of EMS professionals through provision of a
standardized examination for individuals who have completed
state-approved EMS training.
National standard curriculum―the most recent edition of the
curriculum published by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Negligence―a breach of duty of care owed to an individual.
Other Causes―includes, but is not limited to:
(a)
failure to practice EMS in accordance with the
standards of EMS practice;
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(b)
possessing a physical impairment or mental impairment,
which interferes with the judgment, skills or abilities
required for the practice of EMS;
(c)
failure to utilize appropriate judgment;
(d)
failure to exercise technical competence in carrying
out EMS care;
(e)
violating the confidentiality of information or
knowledge concerning the patient;
(f)
performing procedures beyond the authorized scope of
EMS or any specialty thereof;
(g)
performing duties and assuming responsibilities within
the scope of the definition of EMS practice when competency
has not been achieved or maintained, or where competency
has not been achieved or maintained in a particular
specialty;
(h)
improper use of drugs, medical supplies or equipment,
patient's records, or other items;
(i)
misappropriating items of an individual, agency, or
entity;
(j)
falsifying records;
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(k)
failure to act, or negligently or willfully committing
any act that adversely affects the physical or psychosocial
welfare of the patient;
(l)
delegating or assigning EMS care, functions, tasks, or
responsibilities to others contrary to regulations or
failing to adequately supervise EMS tasks assigned to
others during the course of providing EMS care;
(m)
leaving a EMS assignment where there was a duty to act
without properly notifying appropriate personnel;
(n)
failing to report to the Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, through the proper channels, facts known
regarding the incompetent, unethical, or illegal practice
of any EMS professional;
(o)
has violated a rule or an order adopted by the
Commission or the bureau, or a state or federal law
relating to the practice of professional EMS, or a state or
federal narcotics or controlled substance law;
(p)
inappropriate, incomplete or improper documentation;
(q)
use of or being under the influence of alcoholic
beverages, medications, illegal drugs or other substances
which impair judgment while on duty;
(r)
failure to cooperate with the Commission or bureau by:
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(i)
not furnishing in writing a full and complete
explanation covering a matter requested in writing by the
Commission or bureau; or
(ii) not responding to subpoenas issued by the Commission
in connection with any investigation or hearing;
(iii)
exceeds professional boundaries, including but
not limited to sexual misconduct; and
(iv) use of any advertisement or solicitation which is
false, misleading, or deceptive to the general public or
persons to whom the advertisement or solicitation is
primarily directed.
Physician―a physician licensed to practice medicine by the
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Preceptor―a person who supervises EMS students and
evaluates EMS students during clinical or prehospital internship
required by the EMS training program and who is licensed at a
level that meets or exceeds the level of EMS licensure for which
the person supervises or evaluates, or holds a license issued by
the Louisiana Medical Board or the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
Preceptorship―a period of practical experience and training
for an EMS student that is supervised by a licensed subject
matter expert, instructor, or experienced individual.
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Prehospital Internship―EMS training outside of a classroom
or clinical facility that allows an EMS student to develop and
utilize EMS procedures and protocols under supervision in an
out-of-hospital setting and affords the student an opportunity
to gain an understanding of the nature of EMS practice.
Preventive Instruction―those EMS measures that provide
health information and explanation to the public to reduce the
incidence of death and injury.
Probate―to stay a sentence of license suspension during
good behavior and placing under supervision of Bureau for a
period of time. Certification is marked probated and specific
requirements are identified.
Professional Boundaries―the limits of the professional
relationship that allow for a safe therapeutic connection
between the professional and the patient.
Protocol―a written statement, signed and dated by the
service medical director, which has been submitted to the
department that lists and describes the steps within the
applicable scope of practice that EMS professionals are required
to follow when assessing and treating a patient.
Reasonable Skill and Safety―practicing EMS in accordance
with the standards of EMS practice.
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Reprimand―written communication to the individual stating
the Commission's concerns.
Restrict―to limit or restrain EMS practice by settings,
types of patients, or other means.
Revoke―to annul or make void by calling back. Revocation of
license shall be indefinite as to the practice of EMS in
Louisiana.
Scope of Practice―the maximum range of duties and skills
EMS professionals are authorized to perform.
Shall—indicates mandatory requirements.
Sexual Misconduct―an extreme boundary violation which
involves the use of power, influence and/or knowledge inherent
in one's profession in order to obtain sexual gratification,
romantic partners and/or sexual deviant outlets. Any behavior
that is seductive, sexually demeaning, harassing or reasonably
interpreted by a patient, co-worker, or student as sexually
inappropriate, is a violation of the EMS professional's
fiduciary responsibility to the patient.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills—the current theory and
practice taught in EMS education programs preparing persons for
EMS professional license as well as information in the
biological, physical and behavioral sciences.
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Suspend―to hold license to practice as a licensed EMS
professional in abeyance for a definite or an indefinite period
of time.
Teaching of EMS―instructing EMS students and providing
continuing EMS education.
Unfit or Incompetent―unsuitable.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Emergency Medical Services Commission, LR 29:1828
& 29:1823 (September 2003).
§103.
Statement of Purpose – Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services
A. The Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is created
within the Department of Health & Hospitals for the purpose
of:
1. maintaining a program for the improvement and regulation of
emergency medical services in the state;
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2. developing a state plan for the prompt and efficient
delivery of adequate emergency medical services to acutely
sick and injured individuals;
3. serving as the primary agency for participation in any
federal program involving emergency medical services and,
pursuant to legislative appropriation, disburse available
federal funds to implement any service program;
4. identify all public and private agencies, institutions, and
individuals that are or may be engaged in emergency medical
services training and set minimum standards for course
approval, instruction, and examination.
B. The bureau shall:
1. Issue a license and renew a license to any duly qualified
applicant for licensure and license renewal as an emergency
medical services practitioner;
2. Prescribe application forms for licensure and license
renewal;
3. Adopt requirements and standards of practice approved by
the Commission for emergency medical services
practitioners;
4. Conduct investigations as requested by the Commission;
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5. Deny, withhold, revoke, restrict, probate, or suspend a
license as directed by the Commission under the provisions
of R.S. 40:1232.6;
6. Prepare, publish, and update a roster of all emergency
medical personnel, including the name and mailing address
of each individual;
a. The names and/or addresses of government employees shall
be redacted;
b. Licensed EMS Practitioners may request their mailing
address to be redacted from a public list;
7. Adopt continuing education requirements and standards for
individuals seeking to renew a license;
8. Prepare an annual report detailing the activities of the
Commission during the past fiscal year including the number
and nature of the hearings conducted under the provisions
of R.S. 40:1232.7
9. Adopt and amend the title and the definition of licensed
emergency medical services practitioners.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§105.
Statement of Purpose–Emergency Medical Services
Commission
A. The Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission is a
legally created administrative commission acting within the
governmental structure of the state and possessing legal
power. To safeguard life and health of the citizens of
Louisiana, the law governing the practice of Nationally
Registered and State Licensed Emergency Medical Services
professionals, Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, R.S.
40:1232 et seq., as re-enacted and amended, delegates to this
commission the responsibility to establish and publish
standards of out-of-hospital practice; to regulate the scope
of practice of Emergency Medical Services professionals, to
discipline and regulate the practice of Emergency Medical
Services professionals and to establish standards for
educational programs preparing individuals for out of hospital
practice.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
40:2017.10.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Emergency Medical Services Commission, LR 29:1821
(September 2003).
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§107.
Waivers
A. The department may waive any non-statutory requirement under
this chapter, upon written request, if the department finds
that strict enforcement of the requirement will create an
unreasonable hardship for the emergency medical services
provider or the public in meeting the emergency medical
service needs of the provider's primary service area and that
waiver of the requirement will not adversely affect the
health, safety or welfare of patients or the general public.
The department's denial of a request for a waiver shall
constitute the final decision of the department and is not
subject to a hearing or review by the EMS Commission.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
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Chapter 3. EMS Practitioner Licensure
§301.
Recognized Licensure Levels
A. Licensure by the bureau is mandatory for individuals
identified as, or functioning as, an EMS Practitioner in the
State of Louisiana.
B. The bureau issues licenses at the following levels:
1. Emergency Medical Responder
2. Emergency Medical Technician
3. Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician
4. Paramedic
C. The bureau licenses Emergency Medical Services Instructors
(EMS-Instructors) at the following levels:
1. Emergency Medical Responder Instructor
2. Emergency Medical Technician Instructor
3. Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician Instructor
4. Paramedic Instructor
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§303.
Initial License Requirements
A. Individuals seeking initial licensure as an Emergency Medical
Responder shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau;
2. Demonstrate competency as an Emergency Medical Responder
by:
a. successfully completing an EMR course approved by the
bureau; or
b. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an EMR; or
c. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, and a statement affirming the
individual’s request to obtain a license at a level less
than their NREMT certification level.
3. Submit the application fee:
a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
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4. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
B. Individuals seeking initial licensure as an Emergency Medical
Technician shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau; and
2. Demonstrate competency as an Emergency Medical Technician
by:
a. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an EMT; or
b. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an AEMT, or Paramedic, and a statement affirming the
individual’s request to obtain a license at a level less
than their NREMT certification level.
3. Submit the application fee:
a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
4. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
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the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
C. Individuals seeking initial licensure as an Advanced-Emergency
Medical Technician shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau; and
2. Demonstrate competency as an Advanced-Emergency Medical
Technician by:
a. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an AEMT; or
b. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as a
Paramedic, and a statement affirming the individual’s
request to obtain a license at a level less than their
NREMT certification level.
3. Submit the application fee:
a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
b. All application fees are non-refundable;
4. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
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the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
D. Individuals seeking initial licensure as a Paramedic shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau; and
2. Demonstrate competency as a Paramedic by presenting and
maintaining a valid, unrestricted NREMT Paramedic
certification;
3. Submit the application fee:
a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
4. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
5. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or the equivalent ACLS
resuscitation certification that has been approved by the
bureau policy.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§305.
Licensure Renewal Requirements
A. Individuals seeking to renew licensure as an Emergency Medical
Responder shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau; and
2. Demonstrate competency as an Emergency Medical Responder
by:
a. successfully completing an EMR renewal course approved by
the bureau; or
b. successfully completing an EMR course approved by the
bureau; or
c. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an EMR; or
d. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, and a statement affirming the
individual’s request to obtain a license at a level less
than their NREMT certification level.
3. Submit the application fee:
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a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
4. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
B. Individuals seeking to renew licensure as an Emergency Medical
Technician shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau; and
6. Demonstrate competency as an Emergency Medical Technician
by:
a. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an EMT; or
b. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an AEMT or Paramedic, and a statement affirming the
individual’s request to obtain a license at a level less
than their NREMT certification level.
2. Submit the application fee:
a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
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3. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
C. Individuals seeking to renew licensure as an AdvancedEmergency Medical Technician shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau; and
6. Demonstrate competency as an Advanced-Emergency Medical
Technician by:
a. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as
an AEMT; or
b. presenting a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as a
Paramedic, and a statement affirming the individual’s
request to obtain a license at a level less than their
NREMT certification level.
2. Submit the application fee:
a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
3. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
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the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
D. Individuals seeking to renew licensure as a Paramedic shall:
1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau; and
2. Demonstrate competency as a Paramedic by presenting and
maintaining a valid, unrestricted NREMT Paramedic
certification;
3. Submit the application fee:
a. Applications are not reviewed or considered by the bureau
until the appropriate license fee is paid;
4. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
5. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or the equivalent ACLS
resuscitation certification that has been approved by the
bureau policy.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§307.
Licensure Periods; Expiration Dates
A. The bureau licenses individuals who meet the license
requirements in this rule as an Emergency Medical Responder
(EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced-Emergency
Medical Technician (A-EMT), or as a Paramedic.
a. Licensed EMS practitioners must maintain compliance with
the license requirements for the duration of the license
period. Failure to maintain compliance with the license
requirements is grounds for the bureau to initiate
license discipline in accordance with the administrative
rule.
2. Upon demonstration of compliance with the prescribed
requirements, individuals applying for an initial EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license between the dates of January 1 June 30 will receive a license with an expiration date of
March 31, two years in the future. Individuals successfully
completing the process between July 1 and December 31 will
receive an expiration date of March 31, three years in the
future;
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3. Upon demonstration of compliance with the prescribed
requirements, individuals applying for an initial EMR
license between the dates of January 1 - June 30 will
receive a license with an expiration date of September 30,
two years in the future. Individuals successfully
completing the process between July 1 and December 31 will
receive an expiration date of September 30, three years in
the future;
4. Upon demonstration of compliance with the prescribed
requirements, individuals applying to renew an EMT, A-EMT,
or Paramedic license between the dates of October 1 – March
31 will receive a license with an expiration date of March
31, two years in the future;
5. Upon demonstration of compliance with the prescribed
requirements, individuals applying to renew an EMR license
between the dates of April 1 – September 30 will receive a
license with an expiration date of September 30, two years
in the future.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
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§309.
Bureau Decisions on Applications
A. Individuals seeking a new or renewed EMS license must answer
all legal disclosure questions on the forms (electronic or
paper) published by the Bureau.
B. The bureau shall review and make a determination on an
application that has been completed in accordance with all of
the bureau's instructions for completion within 30 business
days of receiving the application. If the bureau approves the
application, the bureau will notify the applicant and issue a
license. If the bureau denies the application, the bureau will
notify the applicant of the reason for the denial and any
appeal rights.
C. When an incomplete application is received, the bureau will
notify the applicant of any deficiencies within 30 business
days. If the applicant fails to respond to the notice and
fails to complete the application within 90 days from the date
of initial submission to the department, the application will
be voided. The bureau will not take any further action on the
incomplete application. To be considered further by the
bureau, the applicant shall meet the eligibility requirements
and submit a new application as required.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§311.
Denial of License, Reinstatement, Renewal
A.
Applicants for certification, reinstatement, or the right to practice as an EMS student may be
denied approval for certification, reinstatement, receipt of a temporary permit, eligibility for the
National Registry exam, or entry or progress into any clinical or field internship aspects of an EMS
course, if the applicant:
1.
knowingly falsifies any documents submitted to the bureau, commission or the EMS educational
facility; or
2.
has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or committed a: "crime of violence" as
defined in R.S. 14:2(13), or any of the following crimes:
a.
first degree feticide;
b
second degree feticide;
c.
aggravated assault with a firearm;
d.
stalking;
e.
false imprisonment (offender armed with a dangerous weapon);
f.
incest;
g.
aggravated incest;
h.
molestation of a juvenile;
i.
sexual battery of the infirm; or
j.
crime which involves felony drug charges.
A. For purposes of this Section, a pardon, suspension of
imposition of sentence, expungement, or pretrial diversion or
similar programs shall not negate or diminish the
requirements of this Section.
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B. Applicants who are denied a license by the bureau may request
an appeal hearing with the Emergency Medical Services
Commission.
C. Applicants who are denied a license by the bureau shall not
be eligible to submit a new application until the following
conditions are met:
1. A minimum of two years has passed since the denial was
issued; or
2. The applicant presents evidence that the cause for the
denial no longer exists; or
3. A hearing is held before the Commission to review the
evidence, to afford the applicant the opportunity to prove
that the cause for the denial no longer exists, and to
provide an opportunity for the Commission to evaluate
changes in the person or conditions.
D. Appeal Hearing Request
1. A request for an appeal hearing shall be in writing and
submitted to the bureau and postmarked within 15 days after
the date of the notice.
2. If the applicant, or petitioner does not request a hearing
in writing within 15 days after notice, the individual is
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deemed to have waived the opportunity for an appeal hearing
and the license denial shall be binding.
E. Applicants for a license (initial, renewal, or reinstatement)
may be denied approval for license by the bureau if the
applicant:
1. knowingly falsifies any documents submitted to the bureau,
EMS Commission, to an EMS educational facility, to an
employer of records, or to a prospective employer; or
2. has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or
committed a: "crime of violence" as defined in R.S.
14:2(13), or any of the following crimes:
a.
first degree feticide;
b
second degree feticide;
c.
aggravated assault with a firearm;
d.
stalking;
e.
false imprisonment (offender armed with a dangerous weapon);
f.
incest;
g.
aggravated incest;
h.
molestation of a juvenile;
i.
sexual battery of the infirm; or
j.
crime which involves felony drug charges.
a. R.S.28.1. Solicitation for murder;
b. R.S.30. First degree murder;
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c. R.S.31. Manslaughter;
d. R.S.32.6. First degree feticide;
e. R.S.32.7. Second degree feticide;
f. R.S.32.12. Criminal assistance to suicide;
g. R.S.34. Aggravated battery;
h. R.S.34.1. Second degree battery;
i. R.S.34.7. Aggravated second degree battery;
j. R.S.35.2. Simple battery of the infirm;
k. R.S.37. Aggravated assault;
l. R.S.37.1. Assault by drive-by shooting;
m. R.S.38.1. Mingling harmful substances;
n. R.S.42. Aggravated rape;
o. R.S.42.1. Forcible rape;
p. R.S.43. Simple rape;
q. R.S.43.1. Sexual battery;
r. R.S.43.2. Second degree sexual battery;
s. R.S.43.3. Oral sexual battery;
t. R.S.43.5. Intentional exposure to AIDS virus;
u. R.S.44. Aggravated kidnapping;
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v. R.S.44.1. Second degree kidnapping;
w. R.S.46.2. Human trafficking;
x. R.S.51. Aggravated arson;
y. R.S.60. Aggravated burglary;
z. R.S.62.1. Simple burglary of a pharmacy;
aa.
R.S.64. Armed robbery;
bb.
R.S.64.1. First degree robbery;
cc.
R.S.64.4. Second degree robbery;
dd.
R.S.66. Extortion;
ee.
R.S.67.21. Theft of the assets of an aged person or
disabled person;
ff.
R.S.89. Crime against nature;
gg.
R.S.89.1. Aggravated crime against nature;
hh.
R.S.93.3. Cruelty to the infirmed;
ii.
R.S.93.4. Exploitation of the infirmed;
jj.
R.S.93.5. Sexual battery of the infirm
kk.
an equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than
Louisiana; or
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3. a crime involving the production, manufacturing,
distribution or dispensing of a controlled dangerous
substance as provided for and defined in R.S. 40:961
through 40:995, otherwise referred to as the Uniform
Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, or an equivalent crime
in jurisdictions other than Louisiana; or
4. a crime designated as a “sex offense,” “aggravated
offense,” or “sexual offense against a victim who is a
minor” as set forth in R.S. 15:540 et seq.; or an
equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than Louisiana; or
5. any of the following misappropriation crimes:
a. R.S. 14:67.3, unauthorized use of “access card;”
b. R.S. 14:67.11, credit card fraud;
c. R.S. 14:67.16, identity theft;
d. R.S. 14:67.21, theft of assets of an aged person or
disabled person;
e. R.S. 14:67.22, fraudulent acquisition of a credit card;
f. R.S. 14:68.2, unauthorized use of food stamps;
g. R.S. 14:70.1, Medicaid fraud;
h. R.S. 14:70.4, access device fraud;
i. R.S. 14:71.1, bank fraud; or
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j. an equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than
Louisiana.
6. has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or
committed a crime which involves felony charge(s);
7. has unadjudicated felony charge(s);
8. has been denied a healthcare, EMS, or medical license or
certification in any jurisdiction;
9. fails to demonstrate medical or professional competency at
the requested license level.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§313.
Issuance of a Provisional License
A. Applicants for a license (initial, renewal, or reinstatement)
that disclose criminal charges or convictions, emotional,
psychiatric, or physical limitations, or any other potentially
disqualifying criteria may be required to provide additional
information to the bureau before a license decision is made.
B. For purposes of this Section, a pardon, suspension of
imposition of sentence, expungement, or pretrial diversion or
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similar programs shall not negate or diminish the requirements
of this Section.
C. Applicants for a license (initial, renewal, or reinstatement)
may be issued a Provisional License, for a period not to
exceed 180 days, by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services,
at the discretion of the Director, if the applicant:
1. meets all other license requirements; and
2. has not been convicted of a felony, in any jurisdiction;
and
3. has not pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or
committed a: "crime of violence" as defined in R.S.
14:2(13)
D. Applicants who are issued a Provisional License by the bureau
are required to appear, in person, at a hearing with the
Emergency Medical Services Commission to determine the license
status.
E. The bureau reserves the right to revoke, suspend, or deny any
Provisional License.
F. Applicants may appeal the decision of the bureau with the
Emergency Medical Services Commission.
G. Appeal Hearing Request
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1. A request for an appeal hearing shall be in writing and
submitted to the bureau and postmarked within 15 days after
the date of the notice.
2. If the applicant, or petitioner does not request a hearing
in writing within 15 days after notice, the individual is
deemed to have waived the opportunity for an appeal hearing
and the Probated License shall be binding.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§315.
License Fee Waivers
A. Active United States Uniformed Service Members
1. Applicants for an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license
(initial or renewal) that are able to demonstrate active
status with the United Stated Uniformed Service, and
otherwise meet the requirements of this chapter, shall be
exempt from payment of the initial or renewal license fees.
2. The bureau shall add a notation to all electronic or paper
license documents obtained as a fee-waived license,
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indicating the license is “Restricted, Not for Private
Sector Employment”.
B. Federal Government Employee
1. Applicants for an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license
(initial or renewal) that are able to demonstrate
employment by the federal government, and otherwise meet
the requirements of this chapter, shall be exempt from
payment of the initial or renewal license fees.
2. The bureau shall add a notation to all electronic or paper
license documents obtained as a fee-waived license,
indicating the license is “Restricted, Not for Private
Sector Employment”.
C. High School and Secondary School Students
1. Applicants for an initial EMR license that are able to
demonstrate enrollment at a Louisiana high school or high
school equivalent program, are under the age of 19 years
old, and otherwise meet the requirements of this chapter,
may be qualified as a volunteer responder and shall be
exempt from payment of the initial license fee.
D. Volunteer EMR
1. Applicants for an EMR license (initial or renewal) who
serve as bona fide volunteer community responders and
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otherwise meet the requirements of this chapter, shall be
exempt from payment of the initial or renewal license fees.
2. Individuals functioning as an EMR in conjunction with any
type of compensated employment, even if the employer
classifies the EMR functions as volunteer, shall not be
classified as a volunteer for the purposes of licensure.
3. The bureau shall add a notation to all electronic or paper
license documents obtained as a fee-waived EMR license,
indicating the license is “Restricted, Not for Private
Sector Employment”.
E. Volunteer EMT
1. Applicants for an EMT license (initial) who serve as an
employee or volunteer of the state of Louisiana or another
public entity, a municipal fire department, a fire
protection district, a volunteer fire department, or a
municipal law enforcement agency who does not perform
emergency medical services outside of the individual's
official governmental responsibilities for any form of
compensation and otherwise meet the requirements of this
chapter, shall pay the reduced fee of $15 for an initial
EMT license.
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2. Applicants for an EMT license (renewal) who serve as an
employee or volunteer of the state of Louisiana or another
public entity, a municipal fire department, a fire
protection district, a volunteer fire department, or a
municipal law enforcement agency who does not perform
emergency medical services outside of the individual's
official governmental responsibilities for any form of
compensation and otherwise meet the requirements of this
chapter, shall pay the reduced fee of $10 to renew an EMT
license.
3. The bureau shall add a notation to all electronic or paper
license documents obtained as a fee-reduced EMT license,
indicating the license is “Restricted, Not for Private
Sector Employment”.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§317.
Right to Practice EMS as a Student
A. Individuals seeking to function as an EMT level EMS Student
during the supervised clinical or preceptorship phase of a
bureau approved course shall:
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1. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau and receive an EMS Student authorization;
2. Be enrolled, in good standing, in a bureau approved EMS
course;
3. Perform patient care under the direct supervision of a
Louisiana licensed healthcare provider from the list below:
a. Emergency Medical Technician
b. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
c. Paramedic
d. Registered Nurse
e. Respiratory Therapist
f. Physician Assistant
g. Physician
4. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
B. Individuals seeking to function as an A-EMT level EMS Student
during the supervised clinical or preceptorship phase of a
bureau approved course shall:
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1. Be licensed as an EMT by the bureau.
2. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau and receive an EMS Student authorization;
3. Be enrolled in a bureau approved EMS course;
4. Perform patient care under the direct supervision of a
Louisiana licensed healthcare provider from the list below:
a. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
b. Paramedic
c. Registered Nurse
d. Respiratory Therapist
e. Physician Assistant
f. Physician
5. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
C. Individuals seeking to function as a Paramedic level EMS
Student during the supervised clinical or preceptorship phase
of a bureau approved course shall:
1. Be licensed as an EMT by the bureau.
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2. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed by
the bureau and receive an EMS Student authorization;
3. Be enrolled in a bureau approved EMS course;
4. Perform patient care under the direct supervision of a
Louisiana licensed healthcare provider from the list below:
a. Paramedic
b. Registered Nurse
c. Respiratory Therapist
d. Physician Assistant
e. Physician
5. Maintain a valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
the equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
that has been approved by the bureau policy.
D. Applicants for the right to practice as an EMS student may be
denied entry or progress into any clinical or field internship
aspects of an EMS course, if the applicant:
1. knowingly falsifies any documents submitted to the bureau,
EMS Commission, to an EMS educational facility, to an
employer of records, or to a prospective employer; or
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2. has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or
committed a: "crime of violence" as defined in R.S.
14:2(13), or any of the following crimes:
a. R.S. 28.1. Solicitation for murder;
b. R.S. 30. First degree murder;
c. R.S. 31. Manslaughter;
d. R.S. 32.6. First degree feticide;
e. R.S. 32.7. Second degree feticide;
f. R.S. 32.12. Criminal assistance to suicide;
g. R.S. 34. Aggravated battery;
h. R.S. 34.1. Second degree battery;
i. R.S. 34.7. Aggravated second degree battery;
j. R.S. 35.2. Simple battery of the infirm;
k. R.S. 37. Aggravated assault;
l. R.S. 37.1. Assault by drive-by shooting;
m. R.S. 38.1. Mingling harmful substances;
n. R.S. 42. Aggravated rape;
o. R.S. 42.1. Forcible rape;
p. R.S. 43. Simple rape;
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q. R.S. 43.1. Sexual battery;
r. R.S. 43.2. Second degree sexual battery;
s. R.S. 43.3. Oral sexual battery;
t. R.S. 43.5. Intentional exposure to AIDS virus;
u. R.S. 44. Aggravated kidnapping;
v. R.S. 44.1. Second degree kidnapping;
w. R.S. 46.2. Human trafficking;
x. R.S. 51. Aggravated arson;
y. R.S. 60. Aggravated burglary;
z. R.S. 62.1. Simple burglary of a pharmacy;
aa.
R.S. 64. Armed robbery;
bb.
R.S. 64.1. First degree robbery;
cc.
R.S. 64.4. Second degree robbery;
dd.
R.S. 66. Extortion;
ee.
R.S. 67.21. Theft of the assets of an aged person or
disabled person;
ff.
R.S. 89. Crime against nature;
gg.
R.S. 89.1. Aggravated crime against nature;
hh.
R.S. 93.3. Cruelty to the infirmed;
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ii.
R.S. 93.4. Exploitation of the infirmed;
jj.
R.S. 93.5. Sexual battery of the infirm
kk.
an equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than
Louisiana; or
3. a crime involving the production, manufacturing,
distribution or dispensing of a controlled dangerous
substance as provided for and defined in R.S. 40:961
through 40:995, otherwise referred to as the Uniform
Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, or an equivalent crime
in jurisdictions other than Louisiana; or
4. a crime designated as a “sex offense,” “aggravated
offense,” or “sexual offense against a victim who is a
minor” as set forth in R.S. 15:540 et seq.; or an
equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than Louisiana; or
5. any of the following misappropriation crimes:
a. R.S. 14:67.3, unauthorized use of “access card;”
b. R.S. 14:67.11, credit card fraud;
c. R.S. 14:67.16, identity theft;
d. R.S. 14:67.21, theft of assets of an aged person or
disabled person;
e. R.S. 14:67.22, fraudulent acquisition of a credit card;
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f. R.S. 14:68.2, unauthorized use of food stamps;
g. R.S. 14:70.1, Medicaid fraud;
h. R.S. 14:70.4, access device fraud;
i. R.S. 14:71.1, bank fraud; or
j. an equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than
Louisiana.
6. has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or
committed a crime which involves felony charge(s);
7. has unadjudicated felony charge(s);
8. has been denied a healthcare, EMS, or medical license or
certification in any jurisdiction;
9. fails to demonstrate medical or professional competency at
the requested EMS Student level.
E. For purposes of this Section, a pardon, suspension of
imposition of sentence, expungement, or pretrial diversion or
similar programs shall not negate or diminish the requirements
of this Section.
F. Applicants who are denied the right to practice EMS as a
student shall not be eligible to submit a new application
until the following conditions are met.
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1. A hearing or conference is held before the Commission to
review the evidence, to afford the applicant the
opportunity to prove that the cause for the denial no
longer exists, and to provide an opportunity for the
Commission to evaluate changes in the person or conditions;
or
2. A minimum of two years has passed since the denial was
issued; or
3. The applicant presents evidence that the cause for the
denial no longer exists.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§319.
Delay of Licensure or the Right to Practice EMS as a
Student
A.
Applicants for certification, reinstatement, and for practice as a EMS student shall have approval
delayed for certification, for reinstatement, to receive a temporary working permit, to be eligible for
National Registry Exam, or to enter or progress into any clinical EMS course, if the applicant:
A. The bureau may delay any application received if the
applicant:
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1. has any pending disciplinary action or any restrictions of
any form by any licensing/certifying entity in any state;
or
2. has a pending criminal charge that involves any violence or
danger to another person, or involves a crime which
constitutes a threat to patient care; or
3. has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of or
committed a crime that reflects on the ability of the
person to practice EMS safely, and the conditions of the
court have not been met, or is currently serving a court
ordered probation or parole. If the crime is a "crime of
violence" as defined in R.S. 14:2(13) or any of the
following crimes: first degree feticide, second degree
feticide, aggravated assault with a firearm, stalking,
false imprisonment-offender armed with a dangerous weapon,
incest, aggravated incest, molestation of a juvenile,
sexual battery of the infirm, or a crime that involves
felony drug charges, the applicant shall be denied.
4. has physical, mental, emotional, or psychological
conditions that could limit the applicant’s ability to
safely function as a licensed EMS professional.
B. For purposes of this Section, a pardon, suspension of
imposition of sentence, expungement, or pretrial diversion or
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similar programs shall not negate or diminish the requirements
of this Section.
C. The bureau may delay processing an application for a period
not to exceed 90 days while supporting documents are reviewed
and/or investigative work is completed.
D. Applicants who are delayed a license application, an
authorization to test the National Registry Exam, or a student
authorization request to participate in any clinical EMS
course, may request a hearing or conference before the
Commission to review the evidence, to afford the applicant the
opportunity to prove that the cause for the delay no longer
exists, and to provide an opportunity for the Commission to
evaluate changes in the person or conditions.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services, LR 46:
§321.
EMS Instructor Credential
A. EMR Instructor
1. Authorized Courses
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a. When affiliated with an approved EMS Training
Institution, EMR Instructors are authorized to:
i. Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Course
ii.
Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Refresher
Course
iii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a EMR Continuing
Education Course
iv.
Be the Skills Examiner for an EMR Course
2. Individuals seeking an credential as an Emergency Medical
Responder Instructor shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. Competency as an Emergency Medical Responder by
presenting a valid, National Registry of EMTs
certification as an EMR, an EMT, an Advanced-EMT, or a
Paramedic;
ii.
Four (4) years of verifiable experience:
(a)
as a Licensed EMR in Louisiana; or
(b)
as a NREMT certified EMR; or
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(c)
a combination of four (4) years of verifiable
experience as a licensed EMR, or EMT, or AdvancedEMT, or Paramedic in Louisiana; or
(d)
a combination of four (4) years of verifiable
experience as a NREMT certified EMR, or EMT, or
Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic
iii.
Evidence of an Associate’s Degree, or higher (a
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctorate),
from an institution whose accreditation is recognized
by the United States Department of Education; or
(a)
In lieu of an Associate’s Degree, one (1)
additional year of verifiable experience:
(i)
as a Licensed EMR in Louisiana; or
(ii)
as a NREMT certified EMR; or
(iii)
a combination of five (5) years of
verifiable experience as a licensed EMR, or EMT,
or Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic in Louisiana; or
(iv)
a combination of five (5) years of
verifiable experience as a NREMT certified EMR,
or EMT, or Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic
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iv.
Completion of an EMS Instructor course covering
the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors,
published in August 2002 by the United States
Department of Transportation or an instructor
curriculum approved by the Bureau.
v. Successfully completed a practical skills verification
by the bureau or the NREMT within the preceding two
(2) years.
vi.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau.
vii.
Evidence of affiliation with a bureau “Approved
EMS Training Program” or an “Approved EMS Training
Institution”
b. The EMS Instructor credential shall expire, or be subject
to renewal, on the expiration date of the applicant’s EMS
license.
i. If the EMS Instructor’s EMS license expires, lapses,
or is subjected to license discipline including
denial, revocation, or suspension, the same status
shall be applied to the EMS Instructor credential.
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3. Individuals seeking to renew an EMS Instructor Credential,
as an EMR Instructor shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. A valid License as an EMS practitioner in Louisiana as
an EMR, EMT, Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic.
ii.
A valid NREMT credential as an EMR, EMT,
Advanced-EMT, Paramedic
iii.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau “CPR
Certification policy
iv.
Knowledge in the current EMR scope of practice,
science, and research by :
(a)
providing a copy of the results of NREMT National
Continued Competency Program Self-Assessment, taken
in the preceding 12 months, to the Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services; or
(b)
completing the NREMT assessment examination at
the EMR, EMT, A-EMT, or Paramedic level in the
preceding 12 months; or
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(c)
renewing the NREMT certification by written exam
in the preceding 12 months.
v. Verification of affiliation with an EMS Training
Institution
B. EMT Instructor
1. Authorized Courses
a. When affiliated with an approved EMS Training
Institution, EMT Instructors are authorized to:
i. Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Course
ii.
Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Refresher
Course
iii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a EMR Continuing
Education Course
iv.
Be the Skills Examiner for an EMR Course
v. Be the Primary Instructor for an EMT Course
vi.
Be the Primary Instructor for an EMT Refresher
Course
vii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a EMT Continuing
Education Course
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viii.
Be the Primary Instructor for the psycho-motor
component of a hybrid EMT Course.
2. Individuals seeking an credential as an Emergency Medical
Technician Instructor shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. Competency as an Emergency Medical Technician by
presenting a valid, National Registry of EMTs
certification as an EMT, an Advanced-EMT, or a
Paramedic;
ii.
Four (4) years of verifiable experience:
(a)
as a Licensed EMT in Louisiana; or
(b)
as a NREMT certified EMT; or
(c)
a combination of four (4) years of verifiable
experience as a licensed EMT, or Advanced-EMT, or
Paramedic in Louisiana; or
(d)
a combination of four (4) years of verifiable
experience as a NREMT certified EMT, or AdvancedEMT, or Paramedic
iii.
Evidence of an Associate’s Degree, or higher (a
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctorate),
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from an institution whose accreditation is recognized
by the United States Department of Education; or
(a)
In lieu of an Associate’s Degree, one (1)
additional year of verifiable experience:
(i)
as a Licensed EMT in Louisiana; or
(ii)
as a NREMT certified EMT; or
(iii)
a combination of five (5) years of
verifiable experience as a licensed EMT, or
Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic in Louisiana; or
(iv)
a combination of five (5) years of
verifiable experience as a NREMT certified EMT,
or Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic
iv.
Completion of an EMS Instructor course covering
the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors,
published in August 2002 by the United States
Department of Transportation or an instructor
curriculum approved by the Bureau.
v. Successfully completed a practical skills verification
by the bureau or the NREMT within the preceding two
(2) years
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vi.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau.
vii.
Evidence of affiliation with a bureau “Approved
EMS Training Program” or an “Approved EMS Training
Institution”
b. The EMS Instructor credential shall expire, or be subject
to renewal, on the expiration date of the applicant’s EMS
license.
i. If the EMS Instructor’s EMS license expires, lapses,
or is subjected to license discipline including
denial, revocation, or suspension, the same status
shall be applied to the EMS Instructor credential.
3. Individuals seeking to renew an EMS Instructor Credential,
as an EMT Instructor shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. A valid License as an EMS practitioner in Louisiana as
an EMT, Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic.
ii.
A valid NREMT credential as an EMT, Advanced-EMT,
Paramedic
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iii.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau “CPR
Certification policy
iv.
Knowledge in the current EMT scope of practice,
science, and research by :
(a)
providing a copy of the results of NREMT National
Continued Competency Program Self-Assessment, taken
in the preceding 12 months, to the Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services; or
(b)
completing the NREMT assessment examination at
the EMT, A-EMT, or Paramedic level in the preceding
12 months; or
(c)
renewing the NREMT certification by written exam
in the preceding 12 months.
v. Verification of affiliation with an EMS Training
Institution
C. Advanced-EMT Instructor
1. Authorized Courses
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a. When affiliated with an approved EMS Training
Institution, EMT Instructors are authorized to:
i. Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Course
ii.
Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Refresher
Course
iii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a EMR Continuing
Education Course
iv.
Be the Skills Examiner for an EMR Course
v. Be the Primary Instructor for an EMT Course
vi.
Be the Primary Instructor for an EMT Refresher
Course
vii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a EMT Continuing
Education Course
viii.
Be the Primary Instructor for the psycho-motor
component of a hybrid EMT Course.
ix.
Be the Primary Instructor for an Advanced-EMT
Course
x. Be the Primary Instructor for an Advanced-EMT
Refresher Course
xi.
Be the Primary Instructor for an Advanced-EMT
Continuing Education Course
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xii.
Be the Primary Instructor for the psycho-motor
component of a hybrid Advanced-EMT Course.
2. Individuals seeking an credential as an Advanced-Emergency
Medical Technician Instructor shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. Competency as an Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician
by presenting a valid, National Registry of EMTs
certification as an Advanced-EMT, or a Paramedic;
ii.
Four (4) years of verifiable experience:
(a)
as a Licensed Advanced-EMT in Louisiana; or
(b)
as a NREMT certified Advanced-EMT; or
(c)
a combination of four (4) years of verifiable
experience as a licensed Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic
in Louisiana; or
(d)
a combination of four (4) years of verifiable
experience as a NREMT certified Advanced-EMT, or
Paramedic
iii.
Evidence of an Bachelor’s Degree, or higher
(Master’s Degree, or Doctorate), from an institution
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whose accreditation is recognized by the United States
Department of Education; or
(a)
In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, two (2)
additional years of verifiable experience:
(i)
as a Licensed Advanced-EMT in Louisiana; or
(ii)
as a NREMT certified Advanced-EMT; or
(iii)
a combination of six (6) years of verifiable
experience as a licensed Advanced-EMT, or
Paramedic in Louisiana; or
(iv)
a combination of six (6) years of verifiable
experience as a NREMT certified Advanced-EMT, or
Paramedic
iv.
Completion of an EMS Instructor course covering
the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors,
published in August 2002 by the United States
Department of Transportation or an instructor
curriculum approved by the Bureau.
v. Successfully completed a practical skills verification
by the bureau or the NREMT within the preceding two
(2) years
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vi.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau.
vii.
Evidence of affiliation with a bureau “Approved
EMS Training Program” or an “Approved EMS Training
Institution”
b. The EMS Instructor credential shall expire, or be subject
to renewal, on the expiration date of the applicant’s EMS
license.
i. If the EMS Instructor’s EMS license expires, lapses,
or is subjected to license discipline including
denial, revocation, or suspension, the same status
shall be applied to the EMS Instructor credential.
3. Individuals seeking to renew an EMS Instructor Credential,
as an Advanced-EMT Instructor shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. A valid License as an EMS practitioner in Louisiana as
an Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic.
ii.
A valid NREMT credential as an Advanced-EMT, or
Paramedic
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iii.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau “CPR
Certification policy
iv.
Knowledge in the current Advanced-EMT scope of
practice, science, and research by:
(a)
providing a copy of the results of NREMT National
Continued Competency Program Self-Assessment, taken
in the preceding 12 months, to the Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services; or
(b)
completing the NREMT assessment examination at
the Advanced-EMT, or Paramedic level in the
preceding 12 months; or
(c)
renewing the NREMT certification by written exam
in the preceding 12 months.
v. Verification of affiliation with an EMS Training
Institution
D. Paramedic Instructor
1. Authorized Courses
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a. When affiliated with an approved EMS Training
Institution, Paramedic Instructors are authorized to:
i. Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Course
ii.
Be the Primary Instructor for an EMR Refresher
Course
iii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a EMR Continuing
Education Course
iv.
Be the Skills Examiner for an EMR Course
v. Be the Primary Instructor for an EMT Course
vi.
Be the Primary Instructor for an EMT Refresher
Course
vii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a EMT Continuing
Education Course
viii.
Be the Primary Instructor for the psycho-motor
component of a hybrid EMT Course.
ix.
Be the Primary Instructor for an Advanced-EMT
Course
x. Be the Primary Instructor for an Advanced-EMT
Refresher Course
xi.
Be the Primary Instructor for an Advanced-EMT
Continuing Education Course
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xii.
Be the Primary Instructor for the psycho-motor
component of a hybrid Advanced-EMT Course.
xiii.
Be the Primary Instructor for a Paramedic Course
xiv.
Be the Primary Instructor for Paramedic Course
xv.
Be the Primary Instructor for a Paramedic
Continuing Education Course
2. Individuals seeking an credential as a Paramedic Instructor
shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. Competency as a Paramedic by presenting a valid,
National Registry of EMTs certification as a
Paramedic;
ii.
Four (4) years of verifiable experience:
(a)
as a Licensed Paramedic; or
(b)
as a NREMT certified Paramedic
iii.
Evidence of an Bachelor’s Degree, or higher
(Master’s Degree, or Doctorate), from an institution
whose accreditation is recognized by the United States
Department of Education; or
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(a)
In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, two (2)
additional years of verifiable experience:
iv.
(i)
as a Licensed Paramedic in Louisiana; or
(ii)
as a NREMT certified Paramedic
Completion of an EMS Instructor course covering
the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors,
published in August 2002 by the United States
Department of Transportation or an instructor
curriculum approved by the Bureau.
v. Successfully completed a practical skills verification
by the bureau or the NREMT within the preceding two
(2) years
vi.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau.
vii.
Evidence of affiliation with a bureau “Approved
EMS Training Program” or an “Approved EMS Training
Institution”
b. The EMS Instructor credential shall expire, or be subject
to renewal, on the expiration date of the applicant’s EMS
license.
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i. If the EMS Instructor’s EMS license expires, lapses,
or is subjected to license discipline including
denial, revocation, or suspension, the same status
shall be applied to the EMS Instructor credential.
3. Individuals seeking to renew an EMS Instructor Credential,
as a Paramedic Instructor shall:
a. Submit a completed application, in the format prescribed
by the bureau, demonstrating:
i. A valid License as an EMS practitioner in Louisiana as
a Paramedic.
ii.
A valid NREMT credential as a Paramedic
iii.
A valid American Heart Association Health Care
Provider, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, or
an equivalent cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
certification approved by the bureau “CPR
Certification policy
iv.
Knowledge in the current Paramedic scope of
practice, science, and research by:
(a)
providing a copy of the results of NREMT National
Continued Competency Program Self-Assessment, taken
in the preceding 12 months, to the Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services; or
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(b)
completing the NREMT assessment examination at
the Paramedic level in the preceding 12 months; or
(c)
renewing the NREMT certification by written exam
in the preceding 12 months.
v. Verification of affiliation with an EMS Training
Institution
E. Waivers
1. The bureau may grant a waiver to individuals applying for
an initial EMS Instructor credential in the following
circumstances:
a. EMR Instructor Experience
i. The required four (4) years of verifiable experience
as an EMR may be waived upon presentation of a valid
Louisiana Department of Education Teacher License
designated as a “Teaching Certificate” or “CITTE Level
2”, when accompanied by a letter of request by the
Program Director, or school administrator.
2. Completion of an EMS Instructor course covering the
National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors,
published in August 2002 by the United States Department of
Transportation or an instructor curriculum approved by the
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
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a. may be waived upon presentation of a valid Louisiana
Department of Education Teacher License designated as a
“Teaching Certificate” or “CITTE Level 2”, when
accompanied by a letter of request by the Program
Director, or school administrator
b. shall be waived upon the presentation of a Fire Service
Instructor Level II credential, completed in accordance
with NFPA 1041 standards.
§323.
Scope of Practice
A. Authority to Practice
1. Skills identified in the scope of practice may be performed
by a licensed EMS practitioner at the practitioner's
license level only if:
a. the practitioner has successfully completed training
(cognitive, affective and psychomotor) on the specified
skill, which includes training to perform the skill on
adults, children and infants, as appropriate; and
b. the practitioner is affiliated with an EMS Service
provider and operating under a written protocol approved
by the agency’s Medical Director, or
c. the practitioner is operating under a direct verbal order
of a physician.
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B. National EMS Education Standards
1. The bureau has adopted the as the foundational standard for
EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic training and competency the
National EMS Education Standards and Instructional
Guidelines as published by the United States Department of
Transportation.
C. Changes To The Scope of Practice
1. the Commission retains the authority to modify, expand,
limit, or changes the Scope of Practice by passing a
resolution.
2. Upon the passing of a resolution, the bureau will publish
the resolution and update the Scope of Practice matrix.
D. Limiting the Scope of Practice
1. An agency Medical Director may limit the scope of practice,
for an agency or individual by written protocol, policy, or
directive.
2. A Medical Director shall not expand the scope of practice.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
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§325.
Mandatory Notifications
A. A licensed EMS practitioner, or an EMS student, shall update
their information on record no later than ten days after any
of the following changes occur:
1. Mailing address and or/physical location;
2. Primary phone number;
3. Primary email address;
4. Legal name.
B. A licensed EMS practitioner, or an EMS student, shall notify
the bureau no later than ten days after any of the following
occur:
1. Convicted of, or charged with, any misdemeanor or felony in
any jurisdiction;
2. Any suspension, revocation, or limitation to an EMS
license/certification, or other medical
license/certification, by any certification or license
board, in any jurisdiction.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§327.
Criminal History Record Information
A. The bureau derives its authority to obtain criminal history
record information from R.S. 40:1232.5.
B. The following applicants for initial licensure or permission
to enroll in clinical EMS courses shall submit to a criminal
history record information check:
1. EMS Student
2. Emergency Medical Technician;
3. Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician
4. Paramedic
C. The bureau may require criminal history record information
checks of the following individuals:
1. an applicant for any license or permission to enroll in a
clinical EMS courses if there is reason to believe there is
information relative to evaluating the applicants
eligibility or disqualification for licensure;
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2. a licensee as part of the investigation process if there is
reason to believe there is information relative to
eligibility or disqualification for continued licensure.
D. The applicant or licensee must review and sign the
Authorization to Disclose Criminal History Record Information.
E. The applicant or licensee must contact the Louisiana Bureau of
Criminal Identification and Information and request a State
Background check and Federal Bureau of Investigations
processing. The Bureau of Criminal Identification and
Information and the law enforcement agency may specify a
designated location and fee for this service.
F. The processing of the license or the entry into clinical
courses may not be delayed awaiting these reports; however,
future action may result if the criminal history record
information so indicates. If the criminal history record
reveals criminal activity which constitutes grounds for
denial, then the license issued shall be recalled or the
progression in EMS courses may be denied.
G. If the fingerprints or the application are returned from the
Department of Public Safety as inadequate or unreadable, the
applicant, or licensee must submit a second set of
fingerprints and fees, if applicable, for submission to the
Department of Public Safety.
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H. If the applicant or licensee fails to submit necessary
information, fees, and or fingerprints, the applicant or
licensee may be denied licensure on the basis of an incomplete
application or, if licensed, denied renewal, until such time
as the applicant or licensee submits the applicable documents
and fee.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
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Chapter 5. EMS Education
§501.
Training Institution Accreditation
A. The bureau shall issue the appropriate certificate of
accreditation to a Training Institution applicant who is of
good reputation and meets the requirements of set forth in
this Chapter.
B. The bureau shall grant or deny a certificate of accreditation
approval within one hundred twenty days of receipt of the
application.
C. The bureau may issue or renew a certificate of accreditation
or certificate of approval on a provisional basis to an
applicant who is of good reputation and is in substantial
compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. The bureau
shall inform an applicant receiving such a certificate of the
conditions that must be met to complete compliance with this
section.
D. Except as provided in part (6) of this section, a certificate
of accreditation is valid for up to five years and may be
renewed by the bureau pursuant to procedures and standards
established in rules.
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E. A certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval
issued on a provisional basis is valid for the length of time
established by the bureau.
1. If the bureau finds that the holder of a provisional
certificate has met the conditions it specifies, the bureau
shall issue the appropriate certificate of accreditation or
certificate of approval.
F. A certificate of accreditation is valid only for the emergency
medical services training program or programs for which it is
issued. The holder of a certificate of accreditation may apply
to operate additional training. Any additional training
programs shall expire on the expiration date of the
applicant's current certificate. A certificate of approval is
valid only for the emergency medical services continuing
education program for which it is issued. Neither is
transferable.
G. The holder of a certificate of accreditation or a certificate
of approval may offer courses at more than one location.
H. Established Training Institutions with records indicating the
enrollment of students in the 12 months period immediately
preceding the promulgation of this rule shall have a period of
36 months to meet the requirements in section 502 of this
rule.
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AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§503.
Training Institution Accreditation Requirements
A. The bureau shall issue a certificate of accreditation to any
applicant who is of good reputation and demonstrates that the
EMS training program for which the applicant seeks
accreditation meets the following requirements:
1. Has submitted a complete "Certification of Accreditation
Application";
2. Has an authorizing official with good reputation who
assumes responsibility for the following:
a. Serves as program director or designates a person of good
reputation to serve as program director;
b. Administers and operates the EMS training program;
c. Complies with all rules and laws applicable to EMS
training and the EMS training program;
d. Performs ongoing review and maintains written evaluation
of the program content and instructors;
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e. Maintains written documentation of regular evaluations of
student performance and achievement throughout the
course;
f. Assigns faculty responsibilities and scheduling of
program courses;
g. Defines the role and objectives of student preceptors;
h. Assures courses offered within an EMS training program
are developed in consultation with a physician who
specializes in emergency medicine;
i. Prepares or approves all documents required to be
submitted for accreditation pursuant to this chapter;
j. Issues a certificate of completion to each student who
successfully completes the EMS training program and
passes the course final written and practical
examinations. Such certificate may be paper or
electronic, and shall include, but is not limited to the
following information:
i. Certificate of accreditation number;
ii.
Program director's signature;
iii.
Student's name;
iv.
Date course completed;
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v. Course title;
vi.
Bureau of EMS Course ID number.
k. Performs ongoing review and maintains written evaluation
of clinical and pre-hospital internship sites.
3. Has a program medical director who assists in the
development of the medical components of the training
program;
4. Meets the curriculum requirements for licensure as an
emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician,
advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic as set
forth in the this Chapter;
5. Utilizes individuals who hold a valid and current
certificate to teach in accordance with this Chapter;
6. Ensures any instructor who holds a certificate to teach is
assigned to teach in training programs at or below the
level of the holders' certificate to practice;
7. Has a sufficient number of EMS instructors or assistant EMS
instructors to ensure the ratio of instructors to students
in all practical skills components of the EMS training
program does not exceed one to ten;
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8. Has established an advisory committee consisting of the
program director, program medical director, clinical
experience and pre-hospital internship preceptors,
instructors, and EMS providers that meets at least once
each year, based on the accreditation cycle;
9. Maintains financial resources adequate for the satisfactory
delivery of the EMS training program;
10.
Has and maintains one fixed geographic location where
an EMS accredited institution operates and where EMS
training is conducted, and one office in a fixed geographic
location where records are maintained. Such location shall
not consist of a trailer, residence, tent, temporary stand,
rooming house, apartment, post office box, or a room in a
hotel or motel;
11.
Has adequate classroom and laboratory facilities to
accommodate the number of students participating in the
program;
12.
Provides classroom environments that are safe,
sanitary and conducive to learning;
13.
Possesses, or has affiliation agreements for use of,
equipment to adequately train EMS students to meet the
course requirements;
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14.
Possesses current and valid written affiliation
agreements with each organization that provides an EMS
student a clinical experience and/or pre-hospital
internship required by the EMS training program;
15.
Possesses current and valid written affiliation
agreements with clinical and/or pre-hospital organizations
to assure sufficient training opportunities for EMS
students to meet the course requirements;
16.
Utilizes a sufficient number of preceptors to provide
appropriate supervision and written evaluation of students
in both the clinical experience and or pre-hospital
internship components of the EMS training program;
17.
Has an established office area for use by program
faculty and instructors;
18.
Has informational resources available to all students
and faculty that contain comprehensive, current
publications, media materials, and electronic resources
relating to emergency medical services;
19.
Requires a student to possess and maintain a current
and valid Louisiana license to practice as an emergency
medical technician, at a minimum, prior to the start of any
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advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic
training program;
20.
Shall allow a student who is at least sixteen years
old, who is enrolled in the twelfth or final grade in a
secondary school program and who otherwise meets the
requirements for admission into the EMS training program to
be admitted and to complete the emergency medical
technician training program;
21.
Has written policies that are made available to
students identifying all of the following:
a. Admission requirements;
b. Prohibition of discrimination in acceptance of students
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin;
c. Costs associated with the training program, including
tuition, materials, and fees;
d. Refund of tuition payments;
e. Information regarding course schedules, subject areas
content, and objectives approved by the bureau;
f. Criteria for successful completion of each component of
the curriculum;
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g. Criteria for successful completion of the full training
program;
h. Methodology used in determining grades;
i. Attendance requirements;
j. Requirements or restrictions regarding student attire;
k. Procedures for voluntary student withdrawal from the
program;
l. Grounds for dismissal from the program;
m. Disciplinary and grievance procedures including mechanism
for appeals;
n. Requirement that students are not used to meet minimum
staffing requirements or in substitution for essential
personnel in a clinical experience or prehospital
internship setting;
o. Requirement that all students are notified of the process
for obtaining a license to practice under section 40:1232
of the Revised Code, and that a Louisiana license to
practice may not be granted if the individual fails to
meet the qualifications for a certificate to practice set
forth in §303 of Chapter 3;
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p. Security parameters protecting the students' financial
and personal information in accordance with state and
federal laws.
B. In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in this
rule, an EMS accredited institution or applicant for a
certificate of accreditation to operate an EMS paramedic
training program shall meet all of the following:
1. Has been accredited by CAAHEP or issued a letter of review
from CoAEMSP no later than January 1, 2015;
C. An EMS accredited institution or applicant for a certificate
of accreditation shall:
1. Allow access by the bureau, during regular business hours
and at all other reasonable times, to conduct an inspection
of students' EMS training records and all EMS instructor
records for accreditation purposes;
2. Allow the bureau to review the program materials and
monitor the testing process utilized by the EMS training
program;
3. Maintain written documentation, to include documentation of
compliance with this chapter, of all EMS training programs
including the following:
a. EMS continuing education programs;
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b. EMS instructor training programs, to include
documentation of all requirements set forth in §6311 of
this Chapter;
c. EMS courses taught at an offsite location.
D. An EMS accredited institution shall retain written or
electronic files in a secure location with the following
documentation for each course offered by the institution:
1. Course schedules, lesson plans, and policies in compliance
with this rule;
2. Record of a valid and current certificate to practice or
license and valid and current certificate to teach for each
instructor utilized in the EMS training program;
3. Written affiliation agreements as outlined in this rule and
documentation of compliance with terms therein;
4. Minutes of advisory committee meetings including an agenda
and attendance record for each meeting that is conducted in
accordance with this rule;
5. Attendance records for each EMS training course conducted
by an EMS accredited institution which demonstrate
completion of the required hours and standards by the EMS
training program in accordance with written policies that
are made available to students;
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6. Evaluations of student cognitive performance;
7. Evaluations of student in-class and final practical skills
performance;
8. Preceptor evaluations of student performance;
9. Records of clinical skills requirements;
10.
Documentation of program director and program medical
director approval and credit given to a student for
previous training by an advanced emergency medical
technician or paramedic training program;
11.
Student evaluations of course and instructors;
12.
Accident and injury reports.
E. A certificate of accreditation issued under paragraph (A) of
this rule shall be valid for up to five years pursuant to §502
of this Chapter may be renewed in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter.
F. The EMS accredited institution shall maintain all
documentation required in this rule for the duration of the
current accreditation cycle and for the previous accreditation
cycle.
G. An accredited institution that provides an EMS training
program or EMS continuing education program through the online
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or distance learning delivery systems shall comply with all
requirements set forth in this Chapter and maintain
documentation of compliance.
H. An accredited institution shall only provide an EMS training
program through online education or distance learning delivery
systems when first approved by the bureau of EMS and is
compliant with all requirements set forth in this Chapter.
§503.
Training Institution Accreditation Application
I. An applicant for a certificate of accreditation shall submit a
"Certificate of Accreditation Application" in the format
prescribed by the bureau.
J. A "Certificate of Accreditation Application" that is not
filled out in the manner as specified on the application will
be deemed incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be
considered and will be returned to the applicant with the
notation that the application is incomplete.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§504.
Mandatory Notifications
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A. An EMS accredited training institution shall provide written
notice to the bureau no later than ten days after any of the
following changes occur in the institution for which the
certificate of accreditation was issued:
1. Mailing address and or/physical location;
2. Authorizing official name and/ or contact information;
3. Program director name and/or contact information;
4. Program medical director name and/or contact information.
B. An EMS accredited institution may not make substantive changes
to the EMS training program without first receiving approval
for the proposed changes from the bureau.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§505.
Renewal of Certificate of Accreditation
A. No later than ninety days prior to its expiration, training
institution shall notify the bureau of the intention to renew
the training institution’s certificate of accreditation.
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B. The bureau shall renew a certificate of accreditation if all
of the following apply:
1. The "Certificate of Accreditation Application" is completed
and submitted to the division no later than the thirtieth
day prior to expiration of the current certificate;
2. The institution remains in compliance with the requirements
for accreditation as set forth in this chapter;
3. During the accreditation cycle for the certificate of
accreditation being renewed, each EMS training program
meets one of the following:
a. Not less than eighty percent of the EMS training
program's students who took the written portion of the
initial certification examination (up to a maximum of six
attempts) received a passing score; or
b. Not less than sixty-five percent of the EMS training
program's students who took the written portion of the
initial certification examination received a passing
score in their first attempt to pass the examination.
c. The training institution’s cumulative pass rate is within
5 percentage points of the national pass rate for the
same period.
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4. Otherwise, the bureau may deny a certificate of
accreditation or issue a provisional certificate of
accreditation.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§506.
On-line education and distance learning programs
offered by accredited training institutions
A. The bureau shall approve an accredited institution to provide
an EMS training program through online education and/or
distance learning delivery system(s), or via a hybrid
approach, if the institution is of good reputation and meets
the following requirements:
1. Currently possesses a certificate of accreditation at the
level of the EMS training program for which the institution
seeks to provide the online and/or distance learning
delivery systems;
2. Submits, to the bureau, a written request to offer EMS
training via alternative delivery systems. Such a request
shall indicate the level(s) of EMS training program(s)
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proposed to be offered and shall include documentation of
how the accredited institution meets the requirements set
forth in this rule;
3. Has, in addition to the standard policies, written
policies, which will be made available to each student,
regarding all of the following:
a. Minimum requirements for technological needs for students
enrolling in an EMS training program utilizing online
education or distance learning to include, but not
limited to, hardware, software, and internet connection
speed;
b. Technological support, if any, that will be provided by
the accredited institution and the method(s) by which the
support will be provided;
c. A schedule identifying weekly access to the EMS
instructors while the EMS training program is in session
to allow for direct communication between EMS instructors
and students. This should include, but not be limited to,
telephone numbers, email addresses and office hours;
d. Security parameters protecting the students' financial
and personal information in accordance with state and
federal laws;
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e. Online procedures for course administration and
completion;
4. Develops and maintains the following for all EMS training
programs utilizing online education or distance learning:
a. A technology infrastructure that facilitates sound
security, including user authentication and authorization
procedures and technologies;
b. Access control procedures and technology that supports
EMS training programs utilizing the online education or
distance learning systems;
c. Technological support to meet student needs;
d. An appropriate security solution to ensure course and
systems integrity, especially financial and personal
information, in transit and at rest;
e. A risk management plan to include identification of
foreseen risks, continuity and disaster recovery, and
incidence response;
f. Assurance that course data is readily, securely, and
reliably available by electronic or printed means to the
bureau;
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g. A means to access student and program information to
facilitate state audits to verify compliance with rules
approved by the bureau.
5. Creates and maintains a complete student course data file
to demonstrate student activity and ensure that the
following information, at a minimum, is collected and
retained:
a. Student's name;
b. Dates and times of student activity in the EMS training
program and verification of the amount of total time
spent utilizing the online education and/or distance
learning portion of the program;
c. The reason a student was suspended or failed to complete
the EMS training program utilizing online education or
distance learning;
d. Name or identity number of an accredited institution
staff member accessing or entering student records.
B. An accredited institution approved to utilize the online
education and/or distance learning delivery system may do so
in conjunction with traditional classroom-based instruction.
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C. Nothing in this section shall supersede accreditation
requirements established by CoAEMSP for Paramedic training
institution.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§505.
Utilization of the eLicense Portal
A. Training institutions shall submit the following information
to the bureau via the eLicense portal or via an alternate
method prescribed by the bureau:
1. Personnel
a. List of authorized program administrators
b. List of authorized primary instructors
2. Course Information
a. course name
b. course type
c. primary instructor
d. co-instructor(s)
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e. location
f. medical director
g. start date
h. end date
i. course participants
i. name
ii.
disposition (pass, fail, withdrawn, incomplete,
transferred)
B. Timelines
1. All courses must be registered with the bureau, and have an
assigned course number prior to the first day of class.
2. All students must be enrolled in the course and entered
onto the electronic course roster by the fifth scheduled
day of the course.
3. Within 5 business days of the course end date, the
student(s) final course disposition must be recorded in the
eLicense portal.
4. Any changes to the approved Course Information must be
updated in the eLicense portal within 72 hours of the
change.
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AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§507.
Bureau Accredited Courses
A. Courses required to be conducted by a bureau accredited
training institution:
1. All initial EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic courses conducted,
with the purpose of preparing participants for licensure as
an EMS Practitioner, must be conducted by a training
institution accredited by the bureau.
2. All “State-Approved” refresher courses at the EMR, EMT,
AEMT, or Paramedic level must be conducted by a training
institution accredited by the bureau.
3. All “State-Approved” continuing education courses at the
EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic level must be conducted by a
training institution accredited by the bureau.
4. All “State-Approved” NREMT national core competency courses
at the EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic level must be conducted
by a training institution accredited by the bureau.
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AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§509.
Training Course Content
A. EMR Training Course Requirements
1. The EMR training course shall include content and
behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the National EMS
Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines as
published by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall utilize the bureau approved
cognitive and psychomotor exams at the conclusion of the
course.
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5. The training institution shall ensure all EMR students at
the successful completion of the program has a current CPRBLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, as
approved by the bureau, and have demonstrated competence in
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) skills.
6. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of applying for a Louisiana
EMR license.
B. EMR Renewal Training Course Requirements
1. The EMR training course shall meet or exceed the content
and behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the bureau
approved EMR curriculum.
2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall ensure all EMR students at
the successful completion of the program has a current CPRBLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, as
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approved by the bureau, and have demonstrated competence in
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) skills.
5. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of renewing or applying for a
Louisiana EMR license.
C. EMT Training Course Requirements
1. The EMT training course shall include content and
behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the National EMS
Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines as
published by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall ensure all EMT students at
the successful completion of the program has a current CPRBLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, as
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approved by the bureau, and have demonstrated competence in
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills.
5. The training center shall arrange for supervised field
training of students with an ambulance service provider
that is licensed at or above the level of training provided
to the students. The arrangement shall be set out in a
written agreement between the training center and the
ambulance service provider.
6. A training center shall ensure that any student who enters
supervised field training holds an EMS Student
authorization issued by the bureau.
7. The training institution shall instruct the student on how
to apply for the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams at
the conclusion of the course.
8. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of applying for a Louisiana
EMT license.
D. EMT Renewal Training Course Requirements
1. The EMT training course shall meet or exceed the content
and behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the bureau
approved EMT curriculum.
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2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall ensure all EMT students at
the successful completion of the program has a current CPRBLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, as
approved by the bureau, and have demonstrated competence in
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills.
5. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of renewing or applying for a
Louisiana EMT license.
E. Advanced-EMT Training Course Requirements
1. The Advanced-EMT training course shall include content and
behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the National EMS
Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines as
published by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
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2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall ensure all A-EMT students at
the successful completion of the program has a current CPRBLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, as
approved by the bureau, and have demonstrated competence in
Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced-EMT)
skills.
5. The training center shall arrange for supervised field
training of students with an ambulance service provider
that is licensed at or above the level of training provided
to the students. The arrangement shall be set out in a
written agreement between the training center and the
ambulance service provider.
6. A training center shall ensure that any student who enters
supervised field training holds an EMS Student
authorization issued by the bureau.
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7. The training institution shall instruct the student on how
to apply for the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams at
the conclusion of the course.
8. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of applying for a Louisiana AEMT license.
F. Advanced-EMT Renewal Training Course Requirements
1. The Advanced-EMT training course shall meet or exceed the
content and behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the
bureau approved A-EMT curriculum.
2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall ensure all A-EMT students at
the successful completion of the program has a current CPRBLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, as
approved by the bureau, and have demonstrated competence in
Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT) skills.
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5. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of renewing or applying for a
Louisiana Advanced-EMT license.
G. Paramedic Training Course Requirements
1. The Paramedic training course shall include content and
behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the National EMS
Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines as
published by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall ensure all Paramedic
students at the successful completion of the program has a
current CPR-BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent
credential, as approved by the bureau, a current ACLS or
equivalent credential, as approved by the bureau, and have
demonstrated competence in Paramedic skills.
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5. The training center shall arrange for supervised field
training of students with an ambulance service provider
that is licensed at or above the level of training provided
to the students. The arrangement shall be set out in a
written agreement between the training center and the
ambulance service provider.
6. A training center shall ensure that any student who enters
supervised field training holds an EMS Student
authorization issued by the bureau.
7. The training institution shall instruct the student on how
to apply for the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams at
the conclusion of the course.
8. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of applying for a Louisiana
Paramedic license.
H. Paramedic Renewal Training Course Requirements
1. The Paramedic training course shall meet or exceed the
content and behavioral objectives that meet or exceed the
bureau approved Paramedic curriculum.
2. A training institution may develop a curriculum to teach
the any additional skills, equipment or medications that
are included in the Louisiana approved scope of practice.
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3. A training institution shall obtain approval from the
bureau for any training on skills, equipment or medications
that are not included in the Louisiana approved scope of
practice.
4. The training institution shall ensure all Paramedic
students at the successful completion of the program has a
current CPR-BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent
credential, as approved by the bureau, and have
demonstrated competence in Paramedic skills.
5. The training institution shall instruct the student on the
requirements and the process of renewing or applying for a
Louisiana Paramedic license.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§511.
CPR and AED training and instruction
A. The following organizations are approved by the bureau to
provide CPR and/or AED training:
1. American Heart Association.
2. American Red Cross.
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3. American Safety and Health Institute.
4. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
5. Medic First Aid.
6. Any other organization identified and approved by the
bureau.
B. Training content and frequency.
1. Any person who provides CPR and AED instruction to an EMT
or first responder shall successfully complete any one of
the following courses with a certification period not to
exceed 2 years:
a. American Heart Association — CPR for the Healthcare
Professional course.
b. American Red Cross-CPR for the Professional Rescuer
course.
c. American Safety and Health Institute — CPR ProProfessional Level CPR and AED course.
d. Emergency Care and Safety Institute — American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons Professional Rescuer CPR course.
e. Medic First Aid-Basic Life Support for Professionals
course.
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f. Any other course identified and approved by the
department.
2. All of the training courses specified under par. (a) shall
be taught by an instructor who is affiliated with, employed
by, or under contract with an organization specified under
sub. (1), and shall include instruction in all of the
following:
a. How to recognize life-threatening cardiac emergencies.
b. How to perform adult, child and infant CPR at the
professional level, including the performance of CPR by
one person and by 2 persons, and the use of medical
devices to help an individual breathe.
c. How to use an automated external defibrillator on persons
of any appropriate age.
d. How to clear the airway of a conscious or unconscious
person who is choking.
C. Instructor qualifications.
1. An individual who provides CPR or AED instruction to an
EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, or a person who is required
as a condition of licensure, certification, or registration
to have current proficiency in the use of an AED, shall
meet all of the qualifications, including qualifications
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for frequency of training, that are specified by the
approved provider with whom the instructor is affiliated,
employed or under contract.
2. An instructor certification in CPR or AED that is issued to
an individual by an approved provider may not be valid for
more than 2 years from the date the certification is
issued.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§513.
NREMT Practical Examinations
A. Authority
1. The bureau shall be the primary responsible party and point
of contact for all NREMT examinations conducted in
Louisiana.
B. Eligibility for Examination
1. To be eligible for examination, an applicant must meet the
requirements established by the NREMT and submit an
application and applicable fees to the bureau.
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2. The bureau reserves the right to accept or deny an
application to test.
C. Dates, Places of Examinations
1. The dates and places where the NREMT practical examinations
are given shall be scheduled and approved by the bureau.
2. Requests for examinations to be conducted at a location
other than the bureau, shall be submitted to the bureau 60
days in advance of the requested exam.
a. The request shall be made by the program director of the
approved EMS Training Institution.
b. The request shall include the requested exam type,
location, date, time, and estimated number of students.
c. The requestor shall be responsible for providing the
required equipment, supplies, and materials, as
designated by the NREMT.
d. The requestor shall be responsible for providing
examiners to conduct the exam. Examiners are subject to
approval by the bureau.
e. The requestor may charge exam candidates a reasonable and
customary facilities fee.
D. Observance of Examinations
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1. The NREMT exam shall be attended by a NREMT appointed
representative. The representative is authorized and
directed by the bureau to obtain positive photographic
identification from all exam candidates appearing and
properly registered for the examination and to observe that
all candidates abide by the rules of conduct established by
the NREMT.
2. A candidate who appears for examination shall:
a. present to the NREMT representative proof of
registration for the examination and positive personal
photographic and other identification in the form
prescribed by the bureau; and
b. fully and promptly comply with any and all rules,
procedures, instructions, directions, or requests made or
prescribed by the NREMT.
E. Subversion of Examination Process
1. An applicant-examinee who engages or attempts to engage in
conduct which subverts or undermines the integrity of the
examination process shall be subject to the sanctions
specified in this Subchapter.
2. Conduct which subverts or undermines the integrity of the
examination process shall be deemed to include:
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a. refusing or failing to fully and promptly comply with any
rules, procedures, instructions, directions, or requests
made or prescribed by the NREMT, or the bureau;
b. removing from the examination room or rooms any of the
examination materials;
c. reproducing or reconstructing, by copying, duplication,
written notes, or electronic recording, any portion of
the licensing examination;
d. selling, distributing, buying, receiving, obtaining, or
having unauthorized possession of a future, current, or
previously administered licensing examination;
e. communicating exam material or information, in any
manner, with any other examinee or any other person
during the administration of the examination;
f. impersonating an examinee by appearing for and as an
applicant and taking the examination for, as and in the
name of an applicant other than himself;
g. permitting another person to appear for and take the
examination on one's behalf and in one's name; or
h. engaging in any conduct which disrupts the examination or
the taking thereof by other examinees.
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F. Sanctions for Subversion of Examination
1. An applicant who is found by the bureau, prior to the
administration of the examination, to have engaged in
conduct or to have attempted to engage in conduct which
subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination
process may be permanently disqualified from taking the
examination for purposes of licensure and from obtaining an
EMS practitioner licensure in the state of Louisiana.
2. An applicant-examinee who is found by the board to have
engaged or to have attempted to engage in conduct which
subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination
process shall be deemed to have failed the examination for
purposes of licensure. Such failure shall be recorded in
the official records of the bureau and transmitted to the
NREMT.
3. In addition to the sanctions permitted or mandated by other
sections of this code, an applicant-examinee found by the
bureau to have engaged or to have attempted to engage in
conduct which subverts or undermines the integrity of the
examining process, the bureau may:
a. revoke, suspend, or impose probationary conditions on any
license issued to such applicant;
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b. disqualify the applicant, permanently or for a specified
period of time, from eligibility for licensure in the
state of Louisiana;
c. disqualify the applicant, permanently or for a specified
number of subsequent administrations of the examination,
from eligibility for examination for purposes of
licensure;
d. refer the case for criminal prosecution.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§515.
A.
Complaint Investigations
The bureau shall conduct complaint investigations
brought against Training Institutions in accordance with R.S.
40:1232.4, et seq.
B.
Complaint investigations may be unannounced.
C.
Upon request by the bureau, an acceptable plan of
correction must be submitted to the bureau for any complaint
investigation where deficiencies have been cited.
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D.
A follow-up survey may be conducted for any complaint
investigation where deficiencies have been cited to ensure
correction of the deficient practices.
E.
The bureau may issue appropriate sanctions, including
but not limited to, civil fines, directed plans of correction,
provisional accreditation, denial of accreditation renewal, and
accreditation revocation for non-compliance with any state law
or regulation.
F.
The bureau’s surveyors, investigators, and staff shall
be given access to all areas of the Training Institution and all
relevant files during any complaint investigation.
The
department’s surveyors, investigators, and staff shall be
allowed to interview any instructor, staff or student as
necessary or required to conduct the investigation.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
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Chapter 7. Administrative Provisions
§701.
Determination of Residency
A. Residency Requirements
1. For the purpose of licensure, licensure fees, or
examinations, an applicant shall be considered a Louisiana
resident if:
a. the applicant is domiciled in Louisiana; and
b. the official, residential address of the applicant listed
on the application is in the State of Louisiana; or
c. the applicant is employed by the federal government; or
d. the applicant is a member of the United States Uniformed
Services.
2. Applicants not meeting the criteria in Paragraph A.1. shall
be considered non-residents for the purpose of licensure,
licensure fees, or examination fees.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§703.
Basis for Obtaining Medical Information and Records
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A. Pursuant to the authority vested in the board by R.S.
37:1232.4(4) the bureau may request, subpoena, or otherwise
seek to obtain otherwise privileged or confidential medical
information and records from a health care provider or EMS
provider, or an EMS practitioner’s employer, relating to the
assessment, care, or treatment provided by an individual
licensed by the bureau, without such practitioner’s express
authorization or consent, when:
1. the board has grounds for an objectively reasonable belief
that the subject licensed individual capacity to practice
with reasonable skill and safety to patients is impaired by
mental illness or deficiency, or physical illness,
including but not limited to deterioration through the
aging process or the loss of motor skills, and/or the
excessive use or abuse of drugs; or
2. the bureau has a reasonable basis for believing that the
practitioner is in possession of information or records
relevant to a determination as to whether the subject is
incapable of practicing with reasonable skill and safety to
patients; or
3. the bureau has a reasonable basis for believing that the
practitioner has been charged with, or convicted of a
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crime, that may pose a risk to the safety of patients or
the general public.
B. Medical information and records obtained by the bureau
pursuant to the rules of this Chapter, and as to which the
privilege of confidentiality has not otherwise been waived or
abandoned, shall be maintained in confidence by the bureau,
the EMS Commission,
members, employees, and agent, shall not
be deemed or treated as public records, and shall be
privileged against disclosure or production pursuant to
administrative or judicial subpoena; provided, however, that
any such information or records which are admitted into
evidence and made part of the administrative record in an
adjudicatory proceeding before the EMS Commission shall remain
confidential but shall not be privileged from disclosure and
production pursuant to administrative or judicial subpoena and
provided further that any such information or records made a
part of an administrative adjudicatory record shall become
public records upon the filing of a petition for judicial
review of the EMS Commission’s final decision therein.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§705.
Subpoenas
A. The bureau shall order the issuance of a subpoena upon written
request of a party and compliance with the requirements of
this rule.
B. Unless otherwise provided, to request the issuance of a
subpoena, the following procedure shall be followed.
1. The subpoena shall be prepared and served by the party
requesting the subpoena. The party requesting and serving
the subpoena must file a return of service into the
administrative record certifying on whom the subpoena was
served, the time and date served, the location or address
served, and the name of the person who served it.
2. Departmental service of subpoenas on law enforcement
officers and fire service personnel must be accomplished in
accordance with R.S. 13:3661.1 to be considered effective.
3. A subpoena request on behalf of any party shall be
accompanied by a check or money order to cover witness fees
pursuant to R.S. 49:956(5), R.S. 13:3662(A) (law
enforcement officers), or other applicable law. Witness
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fees for experts shall be set by the administrative law
judge in accordance with R.S. 49:950 et seq. The check or
money order shall be made payable to each witness
subpoenaed, or as provided for law enforcement witnesses.
C. Additional witness fees must be submitted in order for a
subpoena to be reissued due to a continuance or other reason.
D. The subpoena should include the following:
1. the name of the party and the representative or attorney
requesting the subpoena;
2. the docket number of the case;
3. the complete name, service address (with directions if
necessary), and telephone number of the person being
subpoenaed;
4. a sufficient description of any document or item to be
produced; and
5. the date, time, place and proceeding for which the subpoena
is requested.
E. A subpoena adapted from the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure
formulary is acceptable. Sample subpoena forms and forms for
requesting subpoenas are available from the clerk of court.
1. Failure of a witness to appear or respond to a subpoena
will not be grounds for a continuance.
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AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
§707.
Fees and Payments
A. All application, licensure, or examination fees collected by
the bureau shall be non-refundable.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
36:254 and R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health
and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, LR 46:
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Chapter 5.
§501.
Disciplinary Proceedings; Alternative to Disciplinary Proceedings
Disciplinary Proceedings before the Commission
A. The Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission has the responsibility to consider and
determine the action necessary upon all charges of conduct which fail to conform to R.S. 40:1231 et seq., as reenacted and amended, or to the rules and regulations promulgated to carry out the provisions of this Subpart.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2017.10.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Medical Services Certification Commission, LR 29:1822 (September 2003).
§503.
Hospitals,
Emergency
Proceedings against Certified EMS Professional or Certified EMS Professional Applicants
A. The commission may direct the
to deny, revoke, suspend, probate, limit,
reprimand, or restrict any license to practice as a license EMS professional
or otherwise discipline an individual in accordance with R.S. 40:1232.6.
1. Any probated or restricted license issued by the bureau shall
include appropriate wording on the license to indicate a
probationary or restricted status.
B. Every individual subjected to disciplinary proceedings shall be
afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission or it’s
duly appointed hearing officer or committee.
C. A complaint that an individual has engaged in, or is engaging in,
any conduct prescribed by R.S. 40:1232.6, may be made by any person,
staff, or agency to the Commission.
1. Such complaints shall be in writing, and on a form prescribed by
the Commission or affixed to the form prescribed by the
Commission.
D. Grounds for disciplinary proceedings against a licensed EMS
professional include, but are not limited to, items specified in
R.S. 40:1232.6:
1. is guilty of selling or attempting to sell, falsely obtaining, or
furnishing to a person an EMS license document;
2. knowingly falsifies any document submitted to the bureau, an EMS
educational facility, a governmental agency, an employer, or a
prospective employer;
3. is guilty of a felony or is convicted of a crime or offense which
reflects the inability to practice EMS with due regard for the
health and safety of clients or patients or enters a plea of
guilty or nolo contendere to a criminal charge regardless of
final disposition of the criminal proceeding, including, but not
limited to, expungement, non-adjudication or pardon;
4. is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habit, or other
cause;
5. is habitually intemperate in the use of or abuse of alcohol,
habit-forming substances, drugs, or medications;
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6. has demonstrated actual or potential inability to practice EMS
with reasonable skill and safety to individuals because of use of
alcohol or drugs; or has demonstrated inability to practice EMS
with reasonable skill and safety to individuals because of
illness or as a result of any mental or physical condition;
7. is mentally incompetent;
8. has had a certificate or license to practice EMS or to practice
as another health care provider denied, revoked, suspended, or
otherwise restricted;
9. is guilty of moral turpitude;
10.
has violated violation or been in non-compliance with any
state law or regulation;
11.
is guilty of aiding or abetting another person in the
violation or non-compliance with any state law or regulation;
12.
has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or
committed a: "crime of violence" as defined in R.S. 14:2(13), or
any of the following crimes:
a. R.S. 28.1. Solicitation for murder;
b. R.S. 30. First degree murder;
c. R.S. 31. Manslaughter;
d. R.S. 32.6. First degree feticide;
e. R.S. 32.7. Second degree feticide;
f. R.S. 32.12. Criminal assistance to suicide;
g. R.S. 34. Aggravated battery;
h. R.S. 34.1. Second degree battery;
i. R.S. 34.7. Aggravated second degree battery;
j. R.S. 35.2. Simple battery of the infirm;
k. R.S. 37. Aggravated assault;
l. R.S. 37.1. Assault by drive-by shooting;
m. R.S. 38.1. Mingling harmful substances;
n. R.S. 42. Aggravated rape;
o. R.S. 42.1. Forcible rape;
p. R.S. 43. Simple rape;
q. R.S. 43.1. Sexual battery;
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r. R.S. 43.2. Second degree sexual battery;
s. R.S. 43.3. Oral sexual battery;
t. R.S. 43.5. Intentional exposure to AIDS virus;
u. R.S. 44. Aggravated kidnapping;
v. R.S. 44.1. Second degree kidnapping;
w. R.S. 46.2. Human trafficking;
x. R.S. 51. Aggravated arson;
y. R.S. 60. Aggravated burglary;
z. R.S. 62.1. Simple burglary of a pharmacy;
aa.
R.S. 64. Armed robbery;
bb.
R.S. 64.1. First degree robbery;
cc.
R.S. 64.4. Second degree robbery;
dd.
R.S. 66. Extortion;
ee.
R.S. 67.21. Theft of the assets of an aged person or
disabled person;
ff.
R.S. 89. Crime against nature;
gg.
R.S. 89.1. Aggravated crime against nature;
hh.
R.S. 93.3. Cruelty to the infirmed;
ii.
R.S. 93.4. Exploitation of the infirmed;
jj.
R.S. 93.5. Sexual battery of the infirm
kk.
an equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than Louisiana;
or
13.
a crime involving the production, manufacturing,
distribution or dispensing of a controlled dangerous substance as
provided for and defined in R.S. 40:961 through 40:995, otherwise
referred to as the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law,
or an equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than Louisiana; or
14.
a crime designated as a “sex offense,” “aggravated
offense,” or “sexual offense against a victim who is a minor” as
set forth in R.S. 15:540 et seq.; or an equivalent crime in
jurisdictions other than Louisiana; or
15.
any of the following misappropriation crimes:
a. R.S. 14:67.3, unauthorized use of “access card;”
b. R.S. 14:67.11, credit card fraud;
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c. R.S. 14:67.16, identity theft;
d. R.S. 14:67.21, theft of assets of an aged person or disabled
person;
e. R.S. 14:67.22, fraudulent acquisition of a credit card;
f. R.S. 14:68.2, unauthorized use of food stamps;
g. R.S. 14:70.1, Medicaid fraud;
h. R.S. 14:70.4, access device fraud;
i. R.S. 14:71.1, bank fraud; or
j. an equivalent crime in jurisdictions other than Louisiana.
16.
has pled guilty, nolo contendere, been convicted of, or
committed a crime which involves felony charge(s);
17.
has unadjudicated felony charge(s);
18.
has been denied a healthcare, EMS, or medical license or
certification in any jurisdiction;
19.
fails to demonstrate medical or professional competency at
the requested license level.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§905. Emergency Suspension
A. The Director of the bureau shall issue an emergency order to suspend
any EMS license issued if the bureau director has reasonable cause
to believe that the conduct of any license holder creates an
imminent danger to the public health or safety.
1. An emergency suspension is effective immediately, without a
hearing, upon a notice being issued to the license holder.
2. On request of the license holder, the department shall conduct a
hearing not earlier than the 15th day nor later than the 60th day
after the date on which a hearing request is received to
determine if the emergency suspension is to be continued,
modified, or rescinded. The hearing and an appeal from a
disciplinary action related to the hearing are governed by the
provisions in this Administrative Procedures Act.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
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§907. Disciplinary Process and Procedures
A. The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act shall govern
proceedings on questions of violation of R.S. 40:1231 et seq., as
re-enacted and amended.
B. A disciplinary proceeding, including the formal hearing, is less
formal than a judicial proceeding. It is not subject to strict rules
and technicalities, but it must be conducted in accordance with
considerations of fair play and constitutional requirements of due
process.
C. The purpose of a disciplinary proceeding is to determine contested
issues of law and fact; whether the individual did certain acts and,
if he did, whether those acts violated the Emergency Medical
Services Practice Act or rules and regulations of the Commission or
bureau; and to determine the appropriate disciplinary action.
D. Any disciplinary action by the EMS Commission shall be forwarded to
the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and
any other license agency and/or required reporting entity, as
applicable.
E. Investigation
1. The process of a disciplinary proceeding shall include certain
steps and may include other steps as follows.
a. The bureau or commission receives information alleging that an
individual has acted in violation of the Emergency Medical
Services Practice Act. Communications from the informant shall
be privileged and shall not be revealed to any person unless
such documents will be offered for evidence in a formal
hearing, or unless those documents are subpoenaed by a court,
or requested by other regulatory or law enforcement agencies.
b. The information is investigated by the bureau's staff to
determine if there is sufficient evidence to warrant
disciplinary proceedings.
i. The director of the bureau or the Emergency Medical
Services Commission chair, or designee, may issue a
subpoena prior to the filing of charges if, in the opinion
of the chair, such a subpoena is necessary to investigate
any potential violation or lack of compliance with
R.S.40:1231 et seq., or the rules, regulations, or orders
of the bureau or commission. The subpoena may be to compel
the attendance of any person to appear for the purposes of
giving sworn testimony and/or to compel the production of
books, records, papers, or other objects.
2. An agreement worked out between the complainant and the
individual does not preclude disciplinary action by the
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Commission. The nature of the offense alleged and the evidence
before the Commission must be considered.
F. Informal Disposition of with No Disciplinary Action
1. Some allegations may be settled informally by the Commission and
the individual, without formal disciplinary action. The following
types of informal dispositions may be utilized.
a. Disposition by Correspondence
i. For less serious allegations, the chair, or a designee of
the Commission, may write to the individual explaining the
nature of the information received. The individual's
subsequent response may satisfactorily explain that no
violation of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act,
or rules, or order of the Commission or bureau occurred, or
that the matter does not rise to the level requiring formal
disposition at this time, and the matter may be dropped. If
the situation is not satisfactorily explained, it shall be
investigated and disposed of through another informal means
or brought before the Commission for a formal hearing.
b. Informal Conference
i. The chair, or a designee of the chair, and the director of
the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, or a designee of
the director, may hold a conference with the individual, in
lieu of, or in addition to correspondence, in cases of less
serious allegations.
ii.
The individual shall be given adequate notice of the
fact that information brought out at the conference may
later be used in a formal hearing.
iii.
iii. Referral to an alternative to the disciplinary
process.
iv.
Actions:
(a)
If the respondent can satisfactorily demonstrate that
no violation of the Emergency Medical Services Practice
Act,
or rules, or order of the Commission or bureau
occurred, or that the matter does not rise to the level
requiring formal disposition at this time, then the
matter may be dismissed.
(b)
If the respondent fails to demonstrate that no
violation of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act,
or rules, or order of the Commission or bureau
occurred, then the matter may be referred to a formal EMS
Commission hearing, or the matter can be provided an
alternative to the disciplinary process.
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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§909. Formal Disciplinary Action
A. A decision to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings is made if
one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. the complaint is sufficiently serious;
2. the individual fails to respond to the Commission's
correspondence concerning the complaint;
3. the individual's response to the Commission's letter or
investigative demand is not convincing that no action is
necessary;
4. an informal approach is used, but fails to resolve all of the
issues.
B. Informal Procedures
1. The matter may be resolved without a formal administrative
hearing by either a voluntary surrender of license, Consent
Order, or Settlement Order. These actions shall constitute
disciplinary action and shall be a public record of the
Commission. The Commission shall publish the individual's name, a
brief description of the violation, and the disciplinary action.
C. Voluntary Surrender of License.
1. An individual who is under investigation for violation of the
practice act or rules of the Commission or bureau may voluntarily
surrender his license to the bureau.
a. The voluntary surrender of a license shall be recorded as an
admission of guilt for the charge(s) brought against the
individual.
b. The voluntary surrender of a license does not prohibit or
limit the EMS Commission or bureau from pursuing additional
civil or criminal charges.
c. The voluntary surrender invalidates the license at the time of
its relinquishment. An individual practicing as a license EMS
professional during the period of voluntary license surrender
is considered an illegal practitioner and is subject to the
penalties provided by this chapter and RS 40.1231 et seq.
2. The fact of license surrender shall be deemed a disciplinary
action and shall be reported and distributed in the same manner
as final decisions of the Commission.
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3. Surrender or non-renewal of license shall not preclude the
Commission from investigating or completing a disciplinary
proceeding based upon the individual's conduct prior to or
subsequent to the surrender of license.
4. Individuals who surrender their license are not eligible for
reinstatement of license for a minimum of two years and until
meeting the requirements for reinstatement as adjudicated by the
EMS Commission.
D. Consent Order
1. An order involving some type of disciplinary action may be made
by the Commission with the consent of the individual.
2. The EMS Commission chair or the bureau Director is authorized to
offer the individual the choice of a consent order in lieu of an
administrative hearing.
3. A consent order signed by an individual is an irrevocable offer
by the individual until approved, or rejected, by the Commission
chair or designee.
4. A consent order requires formal approval of a quorum of the
Commission. All actions of the bureau shall be reported to the
Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
5. A consent order is not the result of the Commission's
deliberation; it is the Commission's formal approval of an
agreement reached between the bureau and the individual. The
order is issued by the Commission to carry out the parties'
agreement.
6. Should the Commission require evidence before arriving at a
decision, the individual shall be notified and given an
opportunity for a hearing.
7. The Commission revise the terms of the agreement, said revised
agreement shall be presented for the individual's acceptance. The
Commission may formulate its order contingent upon the
individual's acceptance.
8. The Commission shall have the right to refer any case directly to
an administrative hearing without first offering a consent
agreement.
E. Settlement Order
1. A Disciplinary Settlement Committee, consisting of the EMS
Commission chair, or a designee of the chair, and the director of
the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, or a designee of the
director, is delegated the authority to render a final decision
regarding settlement of a contested administrative matter by
offering a settlement order in lieu of an administrative hearing.
The settlement order shall be deemed an order of the Commission,
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effective immediately upon signature of all parties to the
agreement.
a. The disciplinary settlement shall be submitted to the
Commission for review at the next regularly scheduled
disciplinary hearing.
b. Should the Disciplinary Settlement Committee be unable to
successfully resolve a case, or should the committee believe
that the public would be better protected by a decision
rendered by the entire commission, the matter will be
forwarded to the Commission for a formal hearing.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§911. Formal Hearing
A. The Commission has the authority, granted by R.S. 40:1232.3, to
bring administrative proceedings to licensed EMS professionals,
applicants for license, individuals seeking enrollment or
progression in an approved EMS program, and individuals practicing
EMS without license. The Commission, the bureau, and the individual
are the parties to the proceeding. The individual has the right to
appear and be heard, either in person or by counsel; the right of
notice, a statement of what accusations have been made; the right to
present evidence and to cross-examine; and the right to have
witnesses subpoenaed.
B. Notice and Service
1. The chair or a designee fixes a time and place for a hearing.
2. At least 15 days prior to the date set for the hearing, a copy of
the charges and a notice of the time and place of the hearing are
sent by license mail, return receipt requested, to the
individual's address of record. Notice to an individual is
effective and service is complete when sent by certified mail to
the individual's address of record.
3. The individual shall have the opportunity respond in writing as
to his intention to appear or not appear at the scheduled
hearing.
4. At least five working days prior to the scheduled hearing date,
the individual shall file with the Commission a written response
to the specific allegations contained in the notice of charges.
Allegations not specifically answered shall be deemed admitted.
5. If the individual does not appear, in person or through counsel,
after proper notice has been given, the individual has waived
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these rights and the Commission may proceed with the hearing
without the presence of the individual.
C. Motions for Continuance
1. The Commission shall not postpone cases that have been scheduled
for hearing absent good cause. A written motion by a licensed EMS
professional, applicant, or student for a continuance shall be
filed with the Commission at least five working days prior to the
time set for the hearing. The motion shall contain the reason for
the request, which reason must be based upon good cause and have
relevance for due process. Requests for continuances may be
approved or denied by the chair or designee. No more than three
requests for continuance shall be granted.
D. Subpoenas
1. 1.
The EMS Commission chair, a designee of the chair, or the
director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, may issue a
subpoena(s) for the Commission for disciplinary proceedings, and
when requested to do so, may issue subpoenas for the other party.
Subpoenas include:
a. a subpoena requiring a person to appear and give testimony;
b. a subpoena duces tecum, which requires that a person produce
books, records, correspondence, or other materials over which
he has control.
E. Hearing
1. The Commission's primary role is to hear evidence and argument,
and to reach a decision. Any commission member, who because of
bias or interest is unable to assure a fair hearing, shall be
recused from that particular proceeding. The reasons for the
recusal are made part of the record. Should the majority of the
Commission members be recused for a particular proceeding, the
governor shall be requested to appoint a sufficient number of pro
tem members to obtain a quorum for the proceeding.
2. The Commission shall be advised by a department attorney.
Evidence is presented that disciplinary action should be taken
against the individual. The individual may present evidence
personally or through an attorney, and witnesses may testify on
behalf of the individual. The commission shall be represented by
a Department of Health and Hospitals' attorney. Evidence is
presented that disciplinary action should be taken against the
individual. The individual may present evidence personally or
through an attorney, and witnesses may testify on behalf of the
individual.
a. Evidence includes the following:
i. oral testimony given by witnesses at the hearing, except
that, for good cause, testimony may be taken by deposition
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(cost of the deposition is borne by requesting party)
and/or by sworn affidavits;
ii.
documentary evidence, i.e., written or printed
materials including public, business or institutional
records, books and reports; such documentary evidence may
be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or by
incorporation by reference, if the incorporated materials
are available for examination by the parties before being
received into evidence;
iii.
visual, physical and illustrative evidence;
iv.
admissions, which are written or oral statements of a
party made either before or during the hearing;
v. facts officially noted into the record, usually readily
determined facts making proof of such unnecessary;
b. All testimony is given under oath. If the witness objects to
swearing, the word "affirm" may be substituted.
3. The chair of Commission presides and the customary order of
proceedings at a hearing is as follows.
a. The director of the bureau, or a designee, presents the case
against the individual; in the absence of a case presented by
the bureau, the chair of Commission may present the case. The
chair of the commission presents the case against the
individual.
b. The individual, or his attorney, makes an opening statement,
explaining why he believes that the charges against him are
not legally founded.
c. The individual commission members ask relevant questions.
d. The individual, or his attorney, may make any statements or
ask questions to Commission.
e. Commission enters into a period of deliberation.
f. The chair of Commission makes the final statement.
g. The Commission may impose reasonable time limits on all sides
in a hearing, provided that limits will not unduly prejudice
the rights of the parties.
h. The Commission may exclude incompetent, irrelevant,
immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence. Objections to
evidentiary offers may be made and shall be noted in the
record.
i. When a hearing will be expedited and the interests of the
parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the
evidence may be received in written form.
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j. Motions may be made before, during, or after a hearing. All
motions shall be made at an appropriate time, according to the
nature of the request. Motions made before or after the
hearing shall be in writing. Those made during the course of
the hearing may be made orally since they become part of the
transcript of the proceeding.
4. The records of the hearing shall include:
a. all papers filed and served in the proceeding;
b. all documents and other materials accepted as evidence at the
hearing;
c. statements of matters officially noticed;
d. notices required by the statutes or rules, including notice of
the hearing;
e. affidavits of service or receipts for mailing or process or
other evidence of service;
f. stipulations, settlement agreements or consent orders, if any;
g. records of matters agreed upon at a pre-hearing conference;
h. orders of the Commission and its final decision;
i. actions taken subsequent to the decision, including requests
for reconsideration and rehearing;
j. a transcript of the proceedings, if one has been made, or a
tape recording or stenographic record;
k. The record of the proceeding shall be retained until the time
for any appeal has expired, or until the appeal has been
concluded. The record is not transcribed unless a party to the
proceeding so requests, and the requesting party pays for the
cost of the transcript. A party who appeals a decision of the
Commission shall pay all of the costs incurred by the
Department of Health and Hospitals for preparation of the
original and any license copy of the record of the proceeding
that is required to be transmitted to the reviewing court.
5. The decision of the Commission shall be reached according to the
following process:
a. determine the facts in the issue on the basis of the evidence
submitted at the hearing;
b. determine whether the facts in the case support the charges
brought against the individual;
c. determine whether charges brought are a violation of the
Emergency Medical Services Practice Act or rules and
regulations of the Commission or the bureau.
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6. The vote of the Commission shall be recorded. Minority views may
be made part of the record.
7. Sanctions against the individual who is party to the proceeding
are based upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law
determined by the hearing. The party is notified by certified
mail of the decision of the Commission.
F. Disciplinary Sanctions
1. For violations of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act,
state law, regulation, or any portion of this administrative
code, the Emergency Medical Services Commission may impose
sanctions including, but not limited to:
a. Suspend, revoke, restrict, deny, refuse to issue, or refuse to
renew a license to practice as an EMS Practitioner;
b. suspend, revoke, restrict, deny, refuse to issue, or refuse to
renew a authorization to function as an EMS Student;
c. impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars.
2. The type of disciplinary sanctions and length of time specified
for the sanctions shall be determined on an individual basis,
considering all facts pertinent to the case.
3. The Commission sets forth guidelines with ranges of disciplinary
sanctions from which disciplinary penalties may be imposed. These
guidelines are intended to serve only as a guide for staff and
commission members when considering penalties, which could be
imposed for specific violations of the Emergency Medical Services
Practice Act. Guidelines are in no way binding on the Commission
when dealing with disciplinary matters. The Commission may order
license sanctions.
4. The disciplinary guidelines are based upon a single count
violation. Multiple counts of violations of the same action, or
other unrelated violations contained in the same complaint will
be grounds for enhancement of penalties. Each day of a continuum
of violations may be treated as a separate violation.
5. In determining sanctions, the staff shall consider aggravating or
mitigating circumstances identified by the Commission in addition
to any other factors. The list of aggravating and mitigating
circumstances in the guidelines is not to be considered an
exclusive list of circumstances.
a. Aggravating circumstances may result in the Commission issuing
maximum sanctions, or they may justify enhancement of a
penalty beyond the maximum guidelines.
b. Mitigating or extenuating circumstances may justify lessening
of the sanctions below the minimum guidelines. Certification
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suspensions may be stayed with stipulated probations in some
extenuating circumstances.
6. The Order may stipulate remedial education, specific evaluation
and therapy, and other sanctions as deemed necessary and
appropriate to the case.
G. Reconsideration or Rehearing
1. The Commission shall reconsider a matter when ordered to do so by
a higher administrative authority or when the case is remanded
for reconsideration or rehearing by a court to which the
Commission's decision has been appealed.
2. The Commission may reconsider a matter which it has decided. This
may involve rehearing the case, or it may involve reconsidering
the case on the basis of the record. Such reconsideration may
occur when a party files a petition requesting that the decision
be reconsidered by the Commission and specifies the particular
grounds therefore.
3. A petition by a party for reconsideration or rehearing must be in
proper form and filed within 10 days from the date of entry of
the decision. A decision is deemed to be entered when it is
signed by the chair or designee and sent by license mail to the
individual's address of record. The petition shall set forth the
grounds for the rehearing, which include one or more of the
following:
a. the Commission's decision is clearly contrary to the law and
the evidence;
b. there is newly discovered evidence, which was not available to
the individual at the time of the hearing and which may be
sufficient to reverse the Commission's action;
c. there is a showing that issues not previously considered ought
to be examined in order to dispose of the case properly;
d. it would be in the public interest to further consider the
issues and the evidence;
e. upon the Commission's receipt of a petition for rehearing or
reconsideration, the Commission may affirm or modify the
decision or grant a rehearing to all or any of the parties and
on all or part of the issues for any of the above stated
reasons. An order granting a rehearing shall specify with
particularity the ground or grounds on which the rehearing is
granted, and the rehearing shall cover only those matters so
specified.
H. Emergency Action
1. If the commission finds that public health, safety, and welfare
requires emergency action and a finding to that effect is
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incorporated in its order, summary suspension of a certification may
be ordered by the chair or designee pending proceedings for
revocation or other action. Such proceedings shall be promptly
instituted and determined at the next regularly scheduled commission
meeting.
1. The chair of the EMS Commission, or the director of the bureau
shall issue an emergency order to suspend any EMS license issued
if there is reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of any
license holder creates an imminent danger to the public health or
safety.
a. An emergency suspension is effective immediately without a
hearing upon notice to the license holder.
b. On written request of the license holder, the department shall
conduct a hearing not earlier than the 15th day nor later than
the 60th day after the date on which a hearing request is
received to determine if the emergency suspension is to be
continued, modified, or rescinded. The hearing and an appeal
from a disciplinary action related to the hearing are governed
by the provisions in this Administrative Procedures Act.
I. Disciplinary Proceedings in Another Licensing Jurisdiction
1. When a licensed EMS professional has a license or certification
revoked, suspended, denied or sanctioned in other ways for
disciplinary reasons by the National Registry of EMTs, or a
certification/ licensing agency in another jurisdiction that
licenses EMS personnel, the EMS professional shall be notified
that the Louisiana license is automatically suspended.
except for the following:
a.
nonpayment of fees;
b.
a person in a recovery program for chemical dependency
receives permission of the state of origin to transfer to another
state;
c.
the certified EMS professional is issued a reprimand and
the certified EMS professional agrees to having his Louisiana
Certification reprimanded identically to, or in excess of, the
said jurisdiction's reprimand; and
d.
the certification is encumbered with a reprimand with
stipulations and the certified EMS professional agrees to having
his Louisiana Certification probated with stipulations that are
identical to, or exceed, the stipulations in said jurisdiction.
2. The licensed EMS professional may have his license reinstated
provided that the license EMS professional:
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a. provides evidence of an unencumbered license by the involved
license/licensing authority and all subsequent
license/licensing authorities; and
b. meets requirements for reinstatement of license as described
in this Chapter.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§913. Appeal from Commission Decision
A. Any person whose license has been revoked, suspended, denied, or
otherwise disciplined by the bureau shall have the right to have the
proceedings of the Commission reviewed by the court having
jurisdiction over the Commission, provided that such appeal is made
within 30 days after the date indicated on the registered mail
receipt of the written notice of the Commission's decision. The
Commission's decision is enforceable in the interim unless the court
orders a stay.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§915. Reinstatement of License
A. Application for the reinstatement of a suspended or surrendered
license shall be in writing.
B. The application for reinstatement of a suspended license requires
the applicant to meet the requirements of the initial license.
However, the requirements of LAC 46:XXXVIII shall be met.
C. Prior to reinstatement of a license previously suspended, (except
for nonpayment of fees) a hearing or conference is held before the
Commission to afford the applicant with the opportunity to present
evidence that the cause for the revocation or suspension no longer
exists and to provide an opportunity for the Commission to evaluate
changes in the person or conditions. In certain situations, the
license may be reinstated by consent order or settlement order. The
burden of proof is on the applicant to prove that conditions that
led to the suspension no longer exist and/or no longer affect
applicant's ability to practice safely. If reinstatement is granted,
a period of probation with stipulations may be imposed.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
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HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§917. Proceedings against Accredited Training Institutions
A. the Commission may direct the bureau to deny, revoke, suspend,
probate, limit, reprimand, or restrict any Certificate of
Accreditation of a Training Institution
B. Every institution subjected to disciplinary proceedings shall be
afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission or it’s
duly appointed hearing officer or committee.
C. A complaint against a Training Institution may be made by any
person, staff, or agency to the Commission.
1. Such complaints shall be in writing, and on a form prescribed by
the Commission or affixed to the form prescribed by the
Commission.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§919. Disciplinary Process and Procedures
A.
The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act shall govern proceedings on questions of
violation of R.S. 40:1231 et seq., as re-enacted and amended.
A. A disciplinary proceeding, including the formal hearing, is less
formal than a judicial proceeding. It is not subject to strict rules
and technicalities, but must be conducted in accordance with
considerations of fair play and constitutional requirements of due
process.
B. The purpose of a disciplinary proceeding is to determine contested
issues of law and fact; whether the institution did certain acts
and, whether those acts violated the Emergency Medical Services
Practice Act or rules and regulations of the Commission or bureau;
and to determine the appropriate disciplinary action.
3. Any disciplinary action shall also be forwarded to the National
Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), as applicable,
and any other certification agency and/or required reporting entity.
C. Investigation
1. The process of a disciplinary proceeding shall include certain
steps and may include other steps as follows.
a. The bureau or commission receives information alleging that an
accredited training institution has acted in violation of the
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Emergency Medical Services Practice Act or the Administrative
Rules.
i. Communications from the informant shall be privileged and
shall not be revealed to any person unless such documents
will be offered for evidence in a formal hearing, or unless
those documents are subpoenaed by a court, or requested by
other regulatory or law enforcement agencies.
b. The information is investigated by the bureau's staff to
determine if there is sufficient evidence to warrant
disciplinary proceedings. Information received by the bureau
or commission shall not be considered a complaint until the
individual furnishing that information provides the
information in writing.
i. The director of the bureau or the Emergency Medical
Services Commission chair, or designee, may issue a
subpoena prior to the filing of charges if, in the opinion
of the chair, such a subpoena is necessary to investigate
any potential violation or lack of compliance with
R.S.40:1231 et seq., or the rules, regulations, or orders
of the bureau or commission. The subpoena may be to compel
the attendance of any person to appear for the purposes of
giving sworn testimony and/or to compel the production of
books, records, papers, or other objects.
2. An agreement worked out between the complainant and the training
institution does not preclude disciplinary action by the
Commission. The nature of the offense alleged and the evidence
before the Commission must be considered.
D. Informal Disposition of with No Disciplinary Action
1. Some allegations may be settled informally by the Commission and
the training institution, without formal disciplinary action. The
following types of informal dispositions may be utilized.
a. Disposition by Correspondence
i.
For less serious allegations, the chair, or a designee of
the commission, may write to the individual explaining the nature of
the information received. The individual's subsequent response may
satisfactorily explain that no violation of the Emergency Medical
Services Practice Act, or rules, or order of the commission or
bureau occurred, or that the matter does not rise to the level
requiring formal disposition at this time, and the matter may be
dropped. If the situation is not satisfactorily explained, it shall
be investigated and disposed of through another informal means or
brought before the commission for a formal hearing.
a. Informal Conference
i. The chair, or a designee of the chair, and the director of
the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, or a designee of
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the director, may hold a conference with the accredited
training institution, in lieu of, or in addition to
correspondence, in cases of less serious allegations.
ii.
The accredited training institution shall be given
adequate notice of the fact that information brought out at
the conference may later be used in a formal hearing.
iii.
iii. Referral to an alternative to the disciplinary
process.
iv.
Actions:
(a)
If the respondent can satisfactorily demonstrate that
no violation of the Emergency Medical Services Practice
Act,
or rules, or order of the Commission or bureau
occurred, or that the matter does not rise to the level
requiring formal disposition at this time, then the
matter may be dismissed.
(b)
If the respondent fails to demonstrate that no
violation of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act,
or rules, or order of the Commission or bureau
occurred, then the matter may be referred to a formal EMS
Commission hearing, or the matter can be provided an
alternative to the disciplinary process.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§921. Formal Disciplinary Action
A. A decision to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings is made if
one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. the complaint is sufficiently serious;
2. the accredited training institution fails to respond to the
Commission's correspondence concerning the complaint;
3. the accredited training institution's response to the
Commission's letter or investigative demand is not convincing
that no action is necessary;
4. an informal approach is used, but fails to resolve all of the
issues.
B. Informal Procedures
1. The matter may be resolved without a formal administrative
hearing by either a voluntary surrender of license, Consent
Order, or Settlement Order. These actions shall constitute
disciplinary action and shall be a public record of the
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Commission. The Commission shall publish the accredited training
institution's name, a brief description of the violation, and the
disciplinary action.
C.
Voluntary Surrender of Certification. An individual who is
under investigation for violation of the practice act or rules of
the commission or bureau may voluntarily surrender his
certification to the bureau. The voluntary surrender invalidates
the certification at the time of its relinquishment. An
individual practicing as a certified EMS professional during the
period of voluntary certification surrender is considered an
illegal practitioner and is subject to the penalties provided by
this chapter and RS 40.1231 et seq.
1.
Any certification surrender shall not be deemed to be an
admission of the alleged facts of any pending investigation or
complaint. The fact of certification surrender shall be deemed a
disciplinary action and shall be reported and distributed in the
same manner as final decisions of the commission.
2.
Surrender or non-renewal of certification shall not
preclude the commission from investigating or completing a
disciplinary proceeding based upon the individual's conduct prior
to or subsequent to the surrender of certification.
3.
Individuals who surrender their certification are not
eligible for reinstatement of certification for a minimum of two
years and until meeting the requirements for reinstatement of
certification as described in this Chapter.
C. Consent Order
1. An order involving some type of disciplinary action may be made
by the Commission with the consent of the accredited training
institution.
2. The EMS Commission chair or the bureau Director is authorized to
offer the accredited training institution the choice of a consent
order in lieu of an administrative hearing.
3. A consent order signed by an accredited training institution is
an irrevocable offer by the accredited training institution until
approved, or rejected, by the Commission chair or designee.
4. A consent order requires formal approval of a quorum of the
Commission. All actions of the bureau shall be reported to the
Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
5. A consent order is not the result of the Commission's
deliberation; it is the Commission's formal approval of an
agreement reached between the bureau and the accredited training
institution. The order is issued by the Commission to carry out
the parties' agreement.
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6. Should the Commission require evidence before arriving at a
decision, the accredited training institution shall be notified
and given an opportunity for a hearing.
7. The Commission revise the terms of the agreement, said revised
agreement shall be presented for the accredited training
institution's acceptance. The Commission may formulate its order
contingent upon the accredited training institution's acceptance.
8. The Commission shall have the right to refer any case directly to
an administrative hearing without first offering a consent
agreement.
D. Settlement Order
1. A Disciplinary Settlement Committee, consisting of the EMS
Commission chair, or a designee of the chair, and the director of
the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, or a designee of the
director, is delegated the authority to render a final decision
regarding settlement of a contested administrative matter by
offering a settlement order in lieu of an administrative hearing.
The settlement order shall be deemed an order of the Commission,
effective immediately upon signature of all parties to the
agreement.
a. The disciplinary settlement shall be submitted to the
Commission for review at the next regularly scheduled
disciplinary hearing.
b. Should the Disciplinary Settlement Committee be unable to
successfully resolve a case, or should the committee believe
that the public would be better protected by a decision
rendered by the entire commission, the matter will be
forwarded to the Commission for a formal hearing.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§912. Formal Hearing
A. A. The commission has the authority, granted by R.S. 40:1232.3, to
bring administrative proceedings to certified EMS professionals,
applicants for certification, individuals seeking enrollment or
progression in an approved EMS program, and individuals practicing
EMS without certification. The commission and the individual are the
parties to the proceeding. The Commission, the bureau, and the
accredited training institution are the parties to the proceeding.
The accredited training institution has the right to appear and be
heard, either in person or by counsel; the right of notice, a
statement of what accusations have been made; the right to present
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evidence and to cross-examine; and the right to have witnesses
subpoenaed.
B. Notice and Service
1. The chair or a designee fixes a time and place for a hearing.
2. At least 15 days prior to the date set for the hearing, a copy of
the charges and a notice of the time and place of the hearing are
sent by license mail, return receipt requested, to the accredited
training institution's address of record. Notice to an accredited
training institution is effective and service is complete when
sent by certified mail to the accredited training institution's
address of record.
3. At least five working days prior to the scheduled hearing date,
The accredited training institution shall have the opportunity
respond in writing as to his intention to appear or not appear at
the scheduled hearing.
4. At least five working days prior to the scheduled hearing date,
the accredited training institution shall file with the
Commission a written response to the specific allegations
contained in the notice of charges. Allegations not specifically
answered shall be deemed admitted.
5. If the accredited training institution does not appear, in person
or through counsel, after proper notice has been given, the
accredited training institution has waived these rights and the
Commission may proceed with the hearing without the presence of
the accredited training institution.
C. Motions for Continuance
1. The Commission shall not postpone cases that have been scheduled
for hearing absent good cause. A written motion by a licensed EMS
professional, applicant, or student for a continuance shall be
filed with the Commission at least five working days prior to the
time set for the hearing. The motion shall contain the reason for
the request, which reason must be based upon good cause and have
relevance for due process. Requests for continuances may be
approved or denied by the chair or designee. No more than three
requests for continuance shall be granted.
D. Subpoenas
1. 1.
The EMS Commission chair, or a designee of the chair, or
the director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, may
issue a subpoena(s) for the Commission for disciplinary
proceedings, and when requested to do so, may issue subpoenas for
the other party. Subpoenas include:
a. a subpoena requiring a person to appear and give testimony;
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b. a subpoena duces tecum, which requires that a person produce
books, records, correspondence, or other materials over which
he has control.
E. Hearing
1. The hearing is held, at which time the The Commission's primary
role is to hear evidence and argument, and to reach a decision.
Any commission member, who because of bias or interest is unable
to assure a fair hearing, shall be recused from that particular
proceeding. The reasons for the recusal are made part of the
record. Should the majority of the Commission members be recused
for a particular proceeding, the governor shall be requested to
appoint a sufficient number of pro tem members to obtain a quorum
for the proceeding.
2. The Commission shall be represented by a Department of Health and
Hospitals' attorney. Evidence is presented that disciplinary
action should be taken against the accredited training
institution. The accredited training institution may present
evidence personally or through an attorney, and witnesses may
testify on behalf of the accredited training institution.
a. Evidence includes the following:
i. oral testimony given by witnesses at the hearing, except
that, for good cause, testimony may be taken by deposition
(cost of the deposition is borne by requesting party)
and/or by sworn affidavits;
ii.
documentary evidence, i.e., written or printed
materials including public, business or institutional
records, books and reports; such documentary evidence may
be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or by
incorporation by reference, if the incorporated materials
are available for examination by the parties before being
received into evidence;
iii.
visual, physical and illustrative evidence;
iv.
admissions, which are written or oral statements of a
party made either before or during the hearing;
v. facts officially noted into the record, usually readily
determined facts making proof of such unnecessary;
b. All testimony is given under oath. If the witness objects to
swearing, the word "affirm" may be substituted.
3. The chair of the Commission presides and the customary order of
proceedings at a hearing is as follows.
a. The director of the bureau, or a designee, presents the case
against the accredited training institution; in the absence of
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a case presented by the bureau, the chair of the Commission
may present the case.
b. The accredited training institution, or his attorney, makes an
opening statement, explaining why he believes that the charges
against him are not legally founded.
c. The accredited training institution commission members ask
relevant questions.
d. The accredited training institution, or his attorney, may make
any statements or questions to the Commission.
e. The Commission enters into a period of deliberation.
f. The chair of the Commission makes the final statement.
g. The Commission may impose reasonable time limits on all sides
in a hearing, provided that limits will not unduly prejudice
the rights of the parties.
h. The Commission may exclude incompetent, irrelevant,
immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence. Objections to
evidentiary offers may be made and shall be noted in the
record.
i. When a hearing will be expedited and the interests of the
parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the
evidence may be received in written form.
j. Motions may be made before, during, or after a hearing. All
motions shall be made at an appropriate time, according to the
nature of the request. Motions made before or after the
hearing shall be in writing. Those made during the course of
the hearing may be made orally since they become part of the
transcript of the proceeding.
4. The records of the hearing shall include:
a. all papers filed and served in the proceeding;
b. all documents and other materials accepted as evidence at the
hearing;
c. statements of matters officially noticed;
d. notices required by the statutes or rules, including notice of
the hearing;
e. affidavits of service or receipts for mailing or process or
other evidence of service;
f. stipulations, settlement agreements or consent orders, if any;
g. records of matters agreed upon at a pre-hearing conference;
h. orders of the Commission and its final decision;
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i. actions taken subsequent to the decision, including requests
for reconsideration and rehearing;
j. a transcript of the proceedings, if one has been made, or a
tape recording or stenographic record;
k. The record of the proceeding shall be retained until the time
for any appeal has expired, or until the appeal has been
concluded. The record is not transcribed unless a party to the
proceeding so requests, and the requesting party pays for the
cost of the transcript. A party who appeals a decision of the
Commission shall pay all of the costs incurred by the
Department of Health and Hospitals for preparation of the
original and any license copy of the record of the proceeding
that is required to be transmitted to the reviewing court.
5. The decision of the Commission shall be reached according to the
following process:
a. determine the facts in the issue on the basis of the evidence
submitted at the hearing;
b. determine whether the facts in the case support the charges
brought against the accredited training institution;
c. determine whether charges brought are a violation of the
Emergency Medical Services Practice Act or rules and
regulations of the Commission or the bureau.
6. The vote of the Commission shall be recorded. Minority views may
be made part of the record.
7. Sanctions against the accredited training institution who is
party to the proceeding are based upon the findings of fact and
conclusions of law determined by the hearing. The party is
notified by license mail of the decision of the Commission.
F. Disciplinary Sanctions
1. For violations of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act,
state law, regulation, or any portion of this administrative
code, the Emergency Medical Services Commission may impose
sanctions including, but not limited to:
a. suspend, revoke, restrict, refuse to issue, or refuse to renew
a Certificate of Accreditation to a Training Institution;
b. impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars.
2. The type of disciplinary sanctions and length of time specified
for the sanctions shall be determined on an accredited training
institution basis, considering all facts pertinent to the case.
3. The Commission sets forth guidelines with ranges of disciplinary
sanctions from which disciplinary penalties may be imposed. These
guidelines are intended to serve only as a guide for staff and
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commission members when considering penalties, which could be
imposed for specific violations of the Emergency Medical Services
Practice Act. Guidelines are in no way binding on the Commission
when dealing with disciplinary matters. The Commission may order
license sanctions.
4. The disciplinary guidelines are based upon a single count
violation. Multiple counts of violations of the same action, or
other unrelated violations contained in the same complaint will
be grounds for enhancement of penalties. Each day of a continuum
of violations may be treated as a separate violation.
5. In determining sanctions, the staff shall consider aggravating or
mitigating circumstances identified by the Commission in addition
to any other factors. The list of aggravating and mitigating
circumstances in the guidelines is not to be considered an
exclusive list of circumstances.
a. Aggravating circumstances may result in the Commission issuing
maximum sanctions, or they may justify enhancement of a
penalty beyond the maximum guidelines.
b. Mitigating or extenuating circumstances may justify lessening
of the sanctions below the minimum guidelines. Certification
suspensions may be stayed with stipulated probations in some
extenuating circumstances.
6. The Order may stipulate remedial education, specific evaluation
and therapy, and other sanctions as deemed necessary and
appropriate to the case.
G. Reconsideration or Rehearing
1. The Commission shall reconsider a matter when ordered to do so by
a higher administrative authority or when the case is remanded
for reconsideration or rehearing by a court to which the
Commission's decision has been appealed.
2. The Commission may reconsider a matter which it has decided. This
may involve rehearing the case, or it may involve reconsidering
the case on the basis of the record. Such reconsideration may
occur when a party files a petition requesting that the decision
be reconsidered by the Commission and specifies the particular
grounds therefore.
3. A petition by a party for reconsideration or rehearing must be in
proper form and filed within 10 days from the date of entry of
the decision. A decision is deemed to be entered when it is
signed by the chair or designee and sent by certified mail to the
accredited training institution's address of record. The petition
shall set forth the grounds for the rehearing, which include one
or more of the following:
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a. the Commission's decision is clearly contrary to the law and
the evidence;
b. there is newly discovered evidence, which was not available to
the accredited training institution at the time of the hearing
and which may be sufficient to reverse the Commission's
action;
c. there is a showing that issues not previously considered ought
to be examined in order to dispose of the case properly;
d. it would be in the public interest to further consider the
issues and the evidence;
e. upon the Commission's receipt of a petition for rehearing or
reconsideration, the Commission may affirm or modify the
decision or grant a rehearing to all or any of the parties and
on all or part of the issues for any of the above stated
reasons. An order granting a rehearing shall specify with
particularity the ground or grounds on which the rehearing is
granted, and the rehearing shall cover only those matters so
specified.
H. Disciplinary Proceedings in Another Licensing Jurisdiction
1. When an EMS Training Institute has a license or certification
revoked, suspended, denied or sanctioned in other ways for
disciplinary reasons by the another license, certification, or
accreditation body, the EMS Training Institution must notify the
bureau of the sanctions within 15 days.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§923. Appeal from Commission Decision
A. Any person whose license has been revoked, suspended, denied, or
otherwise disciplined by the bureau shall have the right to have the
proceedings of the Commission reviewed by the court having
jurisdiction over the Commission, provided that such appeal is made
within 30 days after the date indicated on the registered mail
receipt of the written notice of the Commission's decision. The
Commission's decision is enforceable in the interim unless the court
orders a stay. ).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
Subchapter A. Meetings of the EMS Commission
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§925. Meetings of the EMS Commission
A. Regular business meetings shall be held at the office of the bureau
or at a place designated by the bureau.
B. A minimum of four regular meetings shall be held each year.
C. Special meetings shall be called by the chair, or a designee, or
upon the request of three members of the board.
D. A quorum shall be defined as a simple quorum of the appointed
commissioners for the purpose of conducting business.
E. Any person wishing to have a special topic added to the agenda for a
board meeting shall notify the bureau, or chair, at least 21 days
prior to the meeting. Items of an emergency nature may be considered
at any meeting without prior notice.
F. The bureau, or a designee of the chair, shall keep a record of all
meetings and such records shall be retained as permanent records of
the transactions of the board.
G. Meetings of the board for the conduct of regular business and for
the formation of policy shall be open to the public in accord with
R.S. 42:4.2 et seq.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§927. Public Comment at Meetings of the EMS Commission
A. At every open meeting of the EMS Commission, members of the public
shall be afforded an opportunity to make public comment addressing
any matters set by agenda for discussion at that meeting.
1. Concerns and public comments shall be limited to five minutes per
individual unless the time limitation is waived by a majority of
the commission members present.
2. Anyone wishing to speak on a specific item must present the
request prior to the convening of the meeting. Cards shall be
available to place the request for public comment, along with the
requestor's name and for whom the requestor is appearing.
3. The chair may defer public comment on a specific agenda item
until that item is brought up for discussion. However, the fiveminute limitation for public comment shall remain in effect
unless waived by a majority of the board members present.
4. In addition, the chair may recognize individuals at a public
meeting at his or her discretion.
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5. Unless otherwise provided by law, public comment is not part of
the evidentiary record of a hearing or case unless sworn, subject
to cross-examination, offered by a party as relevant testimony,
and received in accordance with under the Louisiana
Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49.950 et seq.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
§929. Declaratory Statements/Advisory Opinions of the Commission
A. The EMS Commission may issue a declaratory ruling in accord with the
Administrative Procedure Act. These include a declaratory statement
or an advisory opinion, in the form of a ruling which has the same
status as Commission decisions in adjudicated cases, in response to
a request for clarification of the effect of rules and regulations
or of R.S. 40:1231 et seq. Advisory opinions as a statement of the
EMS Commission's rulings are generally rendered in cases which
relate to specific situations. Declaratory statements contain the
EMS Commission's ruling relative to the petition, with the
principles and rationale which support the ruling. Declaratory
statements are generally rendered in situations which relate to
widespread situations. Neither an advisory opinion nor a declaratory
statement has the binding force of law, but they represent the EMS
Commission’s expert opinion relative to the matter in question.
B. A request for a declaratory statement or for an advisory opinion is
made in the form of a petition to the EMS Commission. The petition
shall include at least:
1. the name and address of the petitioner;
2. specific reference to the statutes or rules and regulations to
which the petition relates;
3. a concise statement of the manner in which the petitioner is
aggrieved by the rule or statute or by its potential application
to her/him, or in which (s)he is uncertain of its effects;
4. a statement of whether an oral hearing is desired;
5. other information appropriate for the EMS Commission’s
deliberation on the request.
C. Said petition shall be considered by the EMS Commission at its next
regularly scheduled meeting provided that the petition has been
filed at least 60 days prior to the next scheduled meeting.
D. The declaratory statement/advisory opinion of the EMS Commission on
said petition shall be in writing and mailed to petitioner at the
last address furnished to the EMS Commission.
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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and
R.S. 40:1231.1-1232.11.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and
Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, LR 46:
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Title 46, Part XXXVIII
In compliance with Act 1183 of
the 1999 Regular Session of the
Louisiana Legislature, the impact of
this proposed Rule on the family has
been considered. It is anticipated
that this proposed Rule will have a
positive impact on family
functioning, stability and autonomy
as described in R.S. 49:972 by
assuring qualified, competed, and
credentialed Emergency Medical
Service Practitioners, and accredited
Emergency Medical Service Training
Institutions.
In compliance with Act 820 of
the 2008 Regular Session of the
Louisiana Legislature, the economic
impact of this proposed Rule on small
businesses has been considered. It is
anticipated that this proposed Rule
does not have an adverse impact on
small businesses, as described in
R.S. 49:965.2 et seq as the licensing
changes do not increase the financial
burden on EMS providers.
In compliance with Act 854 of
the 2012 Regular Session of the
Louisiana Legislature, the poverty
impact of this proposed Rule has been
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considered. It is anticipated that
this proposed Rule will have no
impact on child, individual, or
family poverty in relation to
individual and community asset
development as described in R.S.
49:973.
Interested persons may submit
written comments to Donnie Woodyard,
Jr., Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, P.O. Box 3073, Baton Rouge,
LA 70821 or by email to BEMS@la.gov.
Mr. Woodyard is responsible for
responding to inquiries regarding
this proposed Rule. A public hearing
on this proposed Rule is scheduled
for __________________ at 9:30 a.m.
in Room 118, Bienville Building, 628
North Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, LA.
At that time all interested persons
will be afforded an opportunity to
submit data, views or arguments
either orally or in writing. The
deadline for receipt of all written
comments is 4:30 p.m. on the next
business day following the public
hearing.
Kathy H. Kliebert
Secretary
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