§ 20-13-1201. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Bioterrorism” means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology or any naturally occurring or bioengineered component of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product to cause or attempt to cause death, disease, or other […]
§ 20-13-1006. Rules for mass casualty incidents
In mass casualty incidents, which overwhelm the region’s available resources, the Department of Health shall promulgate rules which establish procedures for the transportation of patients by ambulances.
§ 20-13-1202. Vaccination program for first responders
(a) The Department of Health shall offer a vaccination program for first responders who may be exposed to infectious diseases while deployed to disaster locations. (b) Participation in the vaccination program shall be voluntary by the first responders, except for first responders who are classified as having occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens as defined by […]
§ 20-13-1101. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Applicant” means any individual seeking Arkansas emergency medical services personnel licensure or relicensure; (2) “Bureau” means the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police; (3) “Care” means treatment, services, assistance, education, training, instruction, or supervision in the prehospital emergency medical systems environment; (4) “Division of Emergency Medical […]
§ 20-13-1102. Mandatory criminal history checks for emergency medical services personnel
(a) (1) Any applicant applying for initial licensure shall complete a criminal history check form and shall request the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police to conduct a state or national criminal history check, or both, on the applicant. (2) The applicant shall pay all appropriate fees for the state or national […]
§ 20-13-1104. Form — State and national criminal history check
(a) A request for a state or national criminal history check, or both, on a person shall include a completed form as required by the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police. (b) If an applicant is requesting initial Arkansas emergency medical services personnel licensure and can provide proof of continuous residency in […]
§ 20-13-1105. Response — File copies
The Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health shall maintain on file for a period of three (3) years, subject to inspection by the Arkansas Crime Information Center or the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police, a copy of each criminal history check completed by all applicants requesting state […]
§ 20-13-1106. Disqualifying offenses — Waiver
(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health shall issue a determination that a person is disqualified from certification or recertification if the person has been found guilty of or has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any of the offenses […]
§ 20-13-1107. Procedure for challenge
(a) A person may challenge the completeness or accuracy of criminal history information pursuant to § 12-12-1013. (b) The Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health shall follow the established procedures for applicants to challenge determinations in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., as stated in the […]
§ 20-13-1108. Additional checks
The Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health maintains the right to conduct additional criminal history checks at the cost of the division on applicants or Arkansas-licensed emergency medical services personnel under investigation for violation of current emergency medical services laws or rules.