Section 13-402 – Transfer of Assets to Medical System Corporation; Authority and Duties of Medical System Corporation
(a) The Maryland Department of Health shall negotiate with the Medical System Corporation the transfer to the Medical System Corporation of the Montebello assets as a grant without consideration. (b) If the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation and the Board of Public Works, in their discretion, approve the transfer, on the transfer date the […]
Section 13-514 – R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
(a) The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the primary adult clinical resource center for the State Emergency Medical Services Systems. (b) The chief administrative officer of the Center is the Director who: (1) Shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation, subject to the approval of the Governor or the passage […]
Section 13-403 – Assumption of Liabilities and Responsibilities
(a) (1) On the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall take all legal action necessary to assume the Montebello liabilities, but only to the extent expressly provided in this subtitle. (2) The Medical System Corporation is not liable for any other debts, obligations, or liabilities of the State, the Maryland Department of Health, or the University incurred […]
Section 13-515 – Ambulance Services
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Ambulance” means any conveyance designed and constructed or modified and equipped to be used, maintained, or operated to transport individuals who are sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated. (ii) “Ambulance” includes a conveyance designed and constructed or modified and equipped for aeromedical transport. (3) (i) “Ambulance service” means […]
Section 13-404 – Employees
(a) This section shall be effective only if the transfer, lease, or other transfer arrangement authorized by this subtitle occurs. (b) On January 1, 1993, all Montebello University employees shall become employees of the Medical System Corporation. (c) A Montebello University employee may, at his or her option, become an employee of the Medical System Corporation before January […]
Section 13-405 – Finances and Funding
(a) (1) This section shall be effective only if the transfer or lease authorized by this subtitle occurs. (2) This section shall be void if the Medical System Corporation no longer operates Montebello. (b) The Medical System Corporation shall cause annual audited financial statements for Montebello to be prepared and filed with the Governor and the Joint Audit and […]
Section 13-502 – Legislative Findings
It is hereby found and determined that: (1) The State of Maryland has been a national pioneer in the development of emergency medical services; (2) The Emergency Medical System has served the citizens of Maryland well for the past two decades by reducing morbidity and mortality for thousands of seriously ill patients; (3) The success of Maryland’s Emergency […]
Section 13-503 – Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems — in General
(a) There is a Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. (b) The Institute is an independent agency located at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus. (c) The Institute shall be governed by the State Emergency Medical Services Board. (d) Funding for the Institute shall be from: (1) The surcharge imposed under § 13-954 of the Transportation Article; (2) General funds; […]
Section 13-504 – Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems — Administrative Agency
(a) In accordance with this subtitle, the Institute shall be the State administrative agency responsible for the coordination of all emergency medical services. (b) The Institute includes the Emergency Medical Services Field Operations. (c) The Institute shall have the staff and funds as provided in the State budget.
Section 13-505 – Ems Board — in General
(a) (1) The EMS Board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor. (2) Of the 11 members: (i) One shall be the Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee; (ii) One shall be a representative of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, nominated by the Board of Regents; (iii) One shall be the chairperson of the Advisory Council; (iv) One shall […]