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Notice: 8090981

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support

Chapter:

Emergency Medical Services

Overview

RULE:

64J-1.001	Definitions
64J-1.004	Medical Direction
64J-1.008	Emergency Medical Technician
64J-1.009	Paramedic
64J-1.020	Training Programs
64J-1.0202	EMS Recertification Training Programs

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect is to develop rule language to provide clarification on the application processes for EMS training centers, medical director participation, documentation needed for site reviews, training center equipment lists; allowing the Medical Directors to assume the responsibility for the use of a glucometer, administration of aspirin, and use of any medicated auto injector by an EMT, which will have the effect of improving the care given to patients in the prehospital setting; to ensure EMTs and paramedics are trained in pediatric education every two years which will have the effect of improving and expanding pediatric prehospital care; to create rule that defines the portion/percentage of the ALS field internship that may be done on an ALS permitted vehicle other than an ambulance, which will have the effect of expanding the opportunities to certify prehospital care givers in a more efficient manner while maintaining the integrity of education in the prehospital care setting; and to redefine the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity definition in Rule 64J-1.001, F.A.C., for the effect of clarifying the term “licensee” and the provision of services.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rules will specify EMS training and continuing education training program requirements, expand the scope of practice for EMT’s, update EMT and paramedic pediatric continuing education to align with national trends, expand paramedic field internship scheduling opportunities, and add clarification to the definition of COPCN.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

401.27(2), 401.27(6)a, 401.35 FS.

LAW:

401.23(7), 401.25(2)(d), 401.2701(1)(a)6., 401.2701(1)(b)2., 401.425 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/31/2009 Vol. 35/52

COMMENTS:

From 12/31/2009 To 1/21/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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