AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23-27-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency medical services response requirements.
What changed between versions
New requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules establishing specific EMS operational standards including service availability times, 911 response reliability, and interfacility transport requirements.
New requirement specifying that rules must include standards for motor vehicle operator's licenses needed for EMS drivers.
New requirement for rules to include training standards for all EMS operation personnel.
New requirement for rules to include equipment and ground vehicle standards for EMS operations.
New requirement for rules to include annual license fee standards for EMS operators.
New requirement for rules to specify the number of personnel required for each EMS run.
New requirement for rules to define the scope of practice for uncertified drivers, certified personnel, and emergency medical services professionals.
New requirement for rules to include performance standards, potentially including response time standards.
