16-31-2-1. Creation

Sec. 1. The Indiana emergency medical services commission is created. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.

16-31-2-10. Repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-39-7; 16-1-39-8(c) part, (d) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.249-2019, SEC.11.

16-31-2-11. Pre-Hospital Ambulance Rescue and Report Records

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall develop procedures for ongoing review of all emergency ambulance services. (b) The commission and the department of homeland security may review any pre-hospital ambulance rescue or report record regarding an emergency patient that is utilized or compiled by an emergency ambulance service employing paramedics, advanced emergency medical technicians, or […]

16-31-2-12. Fee

Sec. 12. The commission may impose a reasonable fee for the issuance of a certification or license under this chapter. The commission shall deposit the fee in the emergency medical services fund established by IC 16-31-8.5-3. As added by P.L.101-2006, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.20.

16-31-2-2. Membership

Sec. 2. (a) The commission is composed of fourteen (14) members. The governor shall appoint the members for four (4) year terms as follows: (1) One (1) must be appointed from a volunteer fire department that provides emergency medical service. (2) One (1) must be appointed from a full-time municipal fire or police department that […]

16-31-2-3. Vacancies

Sec. 3. An appointment to fill a vacancy occurring on the commission is for the unexpired term. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-4(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.

16-31-2-4. Compensation and Expenses

Sec. 4. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties as provided in […]

16-31-2-5. Meetings

Sec. 5. The commission may meet as often as is necessary upon call of the chairman but meetings shall be held at least four (4) times each year. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-8(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.

16-31-2-6. Seal

Sec. 6. The commission may adopt and use a seal, the description of which shall be filed at the office of the secretary of state, which may be used for the authentication of the acts of the commission. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-8(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.

16-31-2-7. Emergency Medical Program; Emergency Medical Services; Financial Assistance

Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall do the following: (1) Develop and promote, in cooperation with state, regional, and local public and private organizations, agencies, and persons, a statewide program for the provision of emergency medical services that must include the following: (A) Preparation of state, regional, and local emergency ambulance service plans. (B) Provision […]

16-31-2-7.1. Statewide Standards for Air Ambulance Services

Sec. 7.1. (a) Not later than July 1, 2018, the commission shall: (1) evaluate the use in Indiana of air ambulance services on patient outcomes; and (2) develop and recommend statewide standards for the activation and use of air ambulance services; not including air ambulance services used for transferring patients between health facilities. In performing […]

16-31-2-8. First Responder Training and Certification; Reciprocal Certification for Military Personnel; Appointment of State Emergency Medical Services Medical Director

Sec. 8. The commission may do the following: (1) Develop training and certification standards for emergency medical responders under this article. (2) Require emergency medical responders to be certified under the standards developed under subdivision (1). (3) Develop reciprocal certification training standards for individuals who have received medical training by a branch of the United […]

16-31-2-9. Emergency Medical Personnel; Standards

Sec. 9. The commission shall establish the following: (1) Standards for persons who provide emergency medical services and who are not licensed or regulated under IC 16-31-3. (2) Training standards for the administration of antidotes, vaccines, and antibiotics to prepare for or respond to a terrorist or military attack. (3) Training and certification standards for […]

16-31-2-9.5. Commission Duties Concerning Adoption of Stroke Protocol and Stroke Assessment Tool; Compilation of Hospital List; Certified Hospital Provision of Information; Advertisement

Sec. 9.5. (a) Before July 1, 2018, the commission shall do the following: (1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning protocols for the identification, transport, and treatment of stroke patients by personnel providing emergency medical services. The rules must include standards for stroke triage and transport protocols to be implemented by regional and local emergency […]