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: 4833139. Variance or Waiver from James G. Leker, MD and Maureen Zelinka, MD.
Nature of Rule: Requires a medical director shall be board certified and active in a broad-based clinical medical specialty with demonstrated experience in prehospital care and hold an ACLS certificate or equivalent as determined in Rule 64E-2.032, F.A.C. Prehospital care experience shall be documented by the provider.
Date and Place of Notice: Notice was published on November 9, 2007 in the F.A.W.
All comments and requests for copies of the petitions must be received in writing by November 23, 2007.
Published on: 3361940. The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (“Committee”) is required to review administrative rules and advise agencies concerned of its findings. This charge applies to existing as well as proposed rules. The Committee 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, 401.27, Fl. Stat., in certain parts. These definitions of “operate” and “transfer or transport” respond to their concerns.