- (1) A local government shall establish emergency medical service goals.
- (2) The local government emergency medical service shall renew their goals every four years in concurrence with the licensure process for the EMS licensed ground ambulance provider. Each local government in a licensed service area shall participate.
(3) The local government may amend goals if necessary, due to:
- (a) unforeseen changes in service delivery;
- (b) community impacts; or
- (c) significant unforeseen impact in the geographical service area.
- (4) The local government shall write and approve the emergency medical service goals, and submit them to the department with the licensure or re-licensure application by the EMS licensed ground ambulance provider for that geographical service area.
- (5) Local governments may choose to recognize EMS providers who have achieved accreditation by a department approved accreditation organization as meeting the cost, quality, and access goals.
- (6) Cost goals shall state the expected financial cost to the local government and patients for the level of service provided.
- (7) Quality goals shall state the expected level of service plus any additional foreseen improvements or advancements in service expectations.
- (8) Access goals shall state the local government's expectation for access to the EMS system by any individual within the local government's geographic area.
KEY: emergency medical services, licensure
Date of Last Change: July 1, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-2d-103(1)(e); 53-2d-104; 53-2d-101.1