air ambulance services

Updated definitions in the statute to clearly distinguish between 'air ambulance attendant' and 'ambulance attendant,' ensuring specific roles and qualifications are recognized for both ground and air transport.

Added specific staffing requirements for air ambulances, mandating a minimum number of qualified attendants based on the type of service provided and the population density of the service area.

Established new rules for air ambulance services, including requirements for medical control plans, response times, and the ability to use accreditation reports to reduce the frequency of physical inspections.

Added explicit provisions allowing ambulance services to bill governmental entities for the transport of injured police dogs, provided specific safety and staffing conditions are met.

Modified the list of individuals eligible to administer epinephrine to include naturopathic physicians and physician assistants under specific standing orders.

Expanded the list of covered health services under the state health program to explicitly include air ambulance transportation.