Scope of practice for Iowa EMS providers—adoption by reference, 131.3(3)“b”
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT[641]
Notice of Intended Action
Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)"b."
Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 147A.4, the Department of Public Health hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 131, "Emergency Medical Services—Provider Education/Training/Certification," Iowa Administrative Code.
The rules in Chapter 131 describe the standards for the education, training, and certification of emergency medical providers and establish a standard of conduct for training programs, students, and providers. This proposed amendment updates the reference to the Iowa Emergency Medical Care Provider Scope of Practice document to the most recent edition, April 2015.
Any interested person may make written comments or suggestions on the proposed amendment on or before October 6, 2015. Such written comments should be directed to Rebecca Curtiss, Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services, Department of Public Health, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. E-mail may be sent to rebecca.curtiss@idph.iowa.gov.
After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.
This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code section 147A.4.
The following amendment is proposed.
Amend paragraph 131.3(3)"b" as follows:
b. Scope of Practice for Iowa EMS Providers (April 2013 2015) is hereby incorporated and adopted by reference for emergency medical care providers. For any differences that may occur between the Scope of Practice adopted by reference and these administrative rules, the administrative rules shall prevail.
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This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 10/6/2015.
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