34-11-1. Service provided by counties and municipalities–Agreements for service–Licensing and regulation. Any county or municipality may provide ambulance service and enter into agreements with other governmental subdivisions and with other persons for such services. Any county or municipality may appropriate funds for such purposes and may enter into an agreement with such other governmental subdivision […]
34-11-10. Violation as misdemeanor–Suspension or revocation of license. Any person violating the provisions of §§34-11-2 to 34-11-9, inclusive, or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A violation is also grounds, upon hearing held pursuant to chapter 1-26, for suspension or revocation of any prior authorized license. Source: SL 1974, […]
34-11-11. Development of quality assurance program for advanced life support providers–Requirements–Reviews–Reports. Any ambulance service that provides advanced life support shall conduct a quality assurance program. The quality assurance program shall include, at a minimum, a review of the appropriate use of oxygen therapy, the appropriate use of intravenous therapy, medication administration, and the appropriate use […]
34-11-12. Minimum personnel required on ambulance run. The minimum personnel required on each ambulance run includes: (1)One emergency medical technician certified by the Department of Health or an advanced life support personnel licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4B; and (2)One driver who meets the requirements established by the Department of Health pursuant to rules promulgated pursuant […]
34-11-13. Ambulances equipped with epinephrine–Statewide protocols. Any ambulance service licensed pursuant to this chapter may be equipped with single-dose epinephrine. The department shall adopt statewide protocols for the administration of epinephrine. A copy of the protocols, signed by the medical director of the ambulance service, must be carried in any ambulance equipped with epinephrine. Any […]
34-11-14. Ambulances equipped with supraglottic airway devices–Statewide protocols. Any ambulance service licensed pursuant to this chapter may be equipped with a supraglottic airway device. The department shall adopt statewide protocols for the use of supraglottic airway devices. A copy of the protocols, signed by the medical director of the ambulance service, must be carried in […]
34-11-2. Licensing of ambulance service–Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Air ambulance,” an aircraft, fixed wing, or helicopter, that is designated or can be quickly modified to provide transportation of wounded, injured, sick, invalid, or incapacitated human beings or expectant mothers; (2)”Ambulance,” a vehicle for emergency care with a driver compartment and […]
34-11-3. Unlicensed ambulance service prohibited. No ambulance service shall be operated in this state unless the ambulance service has a currently valid license from the licensing agency to provide such service. Source: SL 1974, ch 239, §3.
34-11-4. Application for license–Fee–Issuance–Duration. The licensing agency shall provide application forms for the providing of ambulance service. A fee of not more than twenty-five dollars shall accompany each application, except for applications from state agencies. The licensing agency shall issue a license to any ambulance service which makes application to the agency providing such service […]
34-11-5. Promulgation of rules relating to operation of ambulance services. The Department of Health may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, relating to the operation of ambulance services including patient care, personnel, medical and maintenance equipment, sanitary conditions, and necessary supplies. Source: SL 1974, ch 239, §§2, 4 (3); SL 1980, ch 238, §3; SL […]
34-11-5.1. Patient information received by ambulance service is confidential. Any patient information identifying the patient’s name, address, diagnosis, or treatment received by an ambulance service under the authority of this chapter is not a public record and is confidential, except for official purposes, and may not be published or disclosed without authorization from the patient […]
34-11-5.2. Certification of emergency medical responders. No person may practice as an emergency medical responder or represent oneself as an emergency medical responder unless the person possesses a certification from the department or holds a privilege to practice. The department shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, for the application, qualifications, issuance, and renewal of […]
34-11-6. Emergency care certification required for drivers and attendants. No operator may provide ambulance service unless both the driver of the ambulance and the attendant on duty in the ambulance possess certification of completing an emergency care course approved by the Department of Health. Source: SL 1974, ch 239, §4 (2); SL 1992, ch 240, […]
34-11-6.1. Denial, suspension or revocation of certification–Gross incompetence, unprofessional conduct, dishonorable conduct to be defined–Acts occurring before July 1, 2006. The Department of Health may deny the issuance or renewal of a certification or suspend or revoke the certification of any driver or attendant certified pursuant to §34-11-6 upon satisfactory proof of the person’s gross […]
34-11-6.2. Appeal of denial, suspension or revocation. Any party feeling aggrieved by any act, ruling, or decision of the Department of Health acting pursuant to §34-11-6.1 may appeal such act, ruling, or decision under the provisions of chapter 1-26. Source: SL 2003, ch 178, §2; SL 2004, ch 17, §203; SL 2015, ch 277 (Ex. […]
34-11-6.3. Suspension of certification for mental incompetence–Restoration–Establishment of rules. If a person holding a certification pursuant to §34-11-6 is adjudged to be mentally incompetent by final order or adjudication of a court of competent jurisdiction, the Department of Health shall suspend such person’s certification pursuant to chapter 1-26. The suspension shall continue until the person […]
34-11-6.4. Reissuance of certification–Conditions. Upon application, the Department of Health may reissue a certification issued pursuant to §34-11-6 that has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked. A reissuance of a certification that has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked may not be made prior to one year after the cancellation, suspension, or revocation. The Department of Health […]
34-11-6.5. Emergency medical technicians–Background check required. In addition to the requirements of §34-11-6, each applicant for emergency medical technician certification must submit to a state and federal criminal background check. The applicant must submit a full set of the applicant’s fingerprints to the department in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The department […]
34-11-7. Trip records required. Each operator shall record each trip on forms designated by the licensing agency and copies submitted to the department monthly. These records shall be maintained for a period of four years and upon request be made available to the department for inspection. Source: SL 1974, ch 239, §4 (1); SL 1992, […]
34-11-8. Vehicle equipment regulation unaffected. No provision of §§34-11-2 to 34-11-10, inclusive, nor any regulation adopted pursuant to said sections shall be construed as limiting any other provision of law delegating to the Department of Health the authority to regulate and inspect the warning lights, siren, brakes, and mechanical adequacy and safety of ambulances. Source: […]
