147A.1 Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health. 2. “Director” means the director of the Iowa department of public health. 3. “Emergency medical care” means such medical procedures as: a. Administration of intravenous solutions. b. Intubation. c. Performance of cardiac defibrillation and […]
147A.10 Exemptions from liability in certain circumstances. 1. A physician, physician’s designee, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who gives orders, either directly or via communications equipment from some other point, or via standing protocols to an appropriately certified emergency medical care provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse at the scene of an […]
147A.11 Prohibited acts. 1. Any person not certified as required by this subchapter who claims to be an emergency medical care provider, or who uses any other term to indicate or imply that the person is an emergency medical care provider, or who acts as an emergency medical care provider without having obtained the appropriate […]
147A.12 Registered nurse exception. 1. This subchapter does not restrict a registered nurse, licensed pursuant to chapter 152, from staffing an authorized service program provided the registered nurse can document equivalency through education and additional skills training essential in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care. The equivalency shall be accepted when: a. Documentation has been […]
147A.13 Physician assistant exception. This subchapter does not restrict a physician assistant, licensed pursuant to chapter 148C, from staffing an authorized service program if the physician assistant can document equivalency through education and additional skills training essential in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care. The equivalency shall be accepted when: 1. Documentation has been reviewed […]
147A.14 Enforcement. Investigators authorized by the department have the powers and status of peace officers when enforcing this chapter. 99 Acts, ch 141, §26
147A.15 Automated external defibrillator equipment — penalty. Any person who damages, wrongfully takes or withholds, or removes any component of automated external defibrillator equipment located in a public or privately owned location, including batteries installed to operate the equipment, is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 2006 Acts, ch 1184, §89
147A.16 Exception for care within scope of certification. 1. This subchapter does not apply to a registered member of the national ski patrol system, an industrial safety officer, a lifeguard, or a person employed or volunteering in a similar capacity in which the person provides on-site emergency medical care at a facility solely to the […]
147A.17 Applications for emergency medical care services training programs — approval or denial — disciplinary actions. 1. An Iowa college approved by the higher learning commission, an Iowa hospital in this state, or a medical care ambulance service or nontransport service that desires to provide emergency medical care services training leading to certification as an […]
147A.18 Possession and administration of an opioid antagonist — immunity. 1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a licensed health care professional may prescribe an opioid antagonist in the name of a service program, law enforcement agency, or fire department to be maintained for use as provided in this section. b. […]
147A.1A Lead agency. The department is designated as the lead agency for coordinating and implementing the provision of emergency medical services in this state. The department shall be the state EMS authority for the purposes of chapter 147D. 93 Acts, ch 58, §2; 2019 Acts, ch 90, §3
147A.2 Council established — terms of office. 1. An EMS advisory council shall be appointed by the director. Membership of the council shall be comprised of individuals nominated from, but not limited to, the following state or national organizations: Iowa osteopathic medical association, Iowa medical society, American college of emergency physicians, Iowa physician assistant society, […]
147A.20 Short title. This subchapter may be cited as the “Iowa Trauma Care System Development Act”. 95 Acts, ch 40, §1
147A.21 Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Categorization” means a preliminary determination by the department that a hospital or emergency care facility is capable of providing trauma care in accordance with criteria adopted pursuant to chapter 17A for level I, II, III, and IV care capabilities. 2. “Department” means […]
147A.22 Legislative findings and intent — purpose. The general assembly finds the following: 1. Trauma is a serious health problem in the state of Iowa and is the leading cause of death of younger Iowans. The death and disability associated with traumatic injury contributes to the significant medical expenses and lost work, and adversely affects […]
147A.23 Trauma care system development. 1. The department is designated as a lead agency in this state responsible for the development of a statewide trauma care system. 2. The department, in consultation with the trauma system advisory council, shall develop, coordinate, and monitor a statewide trauma care system. This system shall include, but not be […]
147A.24 Trauma system advisory council established. 1. A trauma system advisory council is established. The following organizations or officials may recommend a representative to the council: a. American academy of pediatrics. b. American college of emergency physicians, Iowa chapter. c. American college of surgeons, Iowa chapter. d. Department of public health. e. Governor’s traffic safety […]
147A.25 System evaluation and quality improvement committee. Repealed by 2013 Acts, ch 129, §57.
147A.26 Trauma registry. 1. The department shall maintain a statewide trauma reporting system by which the trauma system advisory council and the department may monitor the effectiveness of the statewide trauma care system. 2. The data collected by and furnished to the department pursuant to this section are confidential records of the condition, diagnosis, care, […]
147A.27 Department to adopt rules. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 17A, to implement the Iowa trauma care system plan, which specify all of the following: 1. Standards for trauma care. 2. Triage and transfer protocols. 3. Trauma registry procedures and policies. 4. Trauma care education and training requirements. 5. Hospital and emergency […]
