Published on: 6329946. Definitions (Transferred to 64J-1.001), Basic Life Support Service License - Ground (Transferred to 64J-1.002), Advanced Life Support Service License - Ground (Transferred to 64J-1.003), Air Ambulances (Transferred to 64J-1.005), Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Published on: 5932440. The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC) is required to review administrative rules and advise agencies concerned of its findings. This charge applies to existing as well as proposed rules. JAPC notified the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services that the law implemented for Rule 64E-2.032, F.A.C. appeared to contravene the law implemented, Section 401.27, F.S., in certain parts. This rule was repealed and replaced with the definition of “operate”. This definition did not satisfy JAPC’s objections. The purpose of this rule revision is to provide clarification for the EMS community regarding the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) requirement for licensure and satisfy JAPC’s objections. After receiving comments at the public hearing the Bureau of EMS has elected to present this proposal at one more rule workshop to finalize the COPCN language.
In addition, portions of the workshop will be to collaborate with subject matter experts to do the following:
– develop and establish rules for the educational and training criteria for the certification and recertification of 911 emergency dispatchers (ED)
– develop and establish certification & recertification applications
– develop and establish by rule a procedure for biennial renewal certification
– develop and establish by rule a procedure for the initial certification of 911 ED who have documentation of at least 5 years of supervised full-time employment as a 911 ED since 1/1/2002
– develop and establish rules for renewing a certificate that has been inactive for 1 year or less
– develop and establish rules for renewing a certificate that has been on inactive status for more than 1 year
Published on: 5747558. The purpose is to work with the EMS community and other stakeholders to develop language for staffing requirements during neonatal interfacility transfers, define standards for EMS instructors teaching courses within a Florida certified primary EMS training center, and remove the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) testing vendor information.
The effect will be the development of new definitions and remove or add language in the appropriate rule sections listed above.
Published on: 5244613. To discuss a proposed amendment to Chapter 64E-2, F.A.C., to address the concerns raised by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee in regards to Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN). To facilitate discussions regarding neonatal transfers.
Published on: 5070304. To amend the Notice of Development that was published on December 7, 2007. The amendment will revise the time for the rule development workshop and add another subject area to be discussed.
The additional subject area is Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The purpose is to discuss a proposed amendment to Chapter 64E-2, F.A.C., to address the concerns raised by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee.
To reflect in rule the requirement to have a member trained and authorized in neonatal advanced life support procedures, referenced by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Association of Air Medical Transport Services, during the transportation of a neonatal patient.
To delete language to accommodate the distribution of grant information on the EMS website, U.S. Mail, and on the Bureau of EMS listserve. A majority of the affected EMS services have requested that grant notifications be provided either on the EMS website, U.S. mail, or the EMS listserve because they do not routinely review notices in the Florida Administrative Weekly. Notification of grant availability using the above mechanisms will reach more potential applicants than the means currently listed.
Published on: 365416. The goal of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to ensure the delivery of a high level of emergency medical care to all citizens and visitors of the State of Florida. The Bureau of EMS requires that the equipment of prehospital providers to be up-to-date, functional, and available. Currently, the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) lists not only the required medications, supplies and equipment to be carried in each vehicle, but also the quantity. To ensure proper equipment status, the Bureau of EMS conducts inspections of EMS service providers in accordance with Chapter 401, F.S. Deficiencies are documented and either corrected during the initial inspection visit or by the follow-up inspection.
The Medical Care Committee of the EMS Advisory Council has recommended that the Bureau of EMS eliminate the detailed and quantitative medication and supplies lists. In place of quantities, the recommendation is to focus on carrying the items necessary to accomplish the mission of EMS, tailoring the needs or each community, as identified by the Medical Director of each EMS provider; thus, allowing flexibility based on service population, EMS personnel, acute care facility availability, geographical variability, and research and development capabilities.