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KS Stat § 65-6132 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6132 Denial, revocation, limitation, modification or suspension of operator's permit; hearing.

65-6132. Denial, revocation, limitation, modification or suspension of operator's permit; hearing. (a) An operator's permit may be denied, revoked, limited, modified or suspended by the board upon proof that such operator or any agent or employee thereof:(1) Has been guilty of misrepresentation in obtaining the permit or in the operation of the ambulance service;(2) has engaged or attempted to engage in, or represented themselves as entitled to perform, any ambulance service not authorized in the permit;(3) has demonstrated incompetence as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the board or has shown themselves otherwise unable to provide adequate ambulance service;(4) has failed to keep and maintain the records required by the provisions of this act, or the rules and regulations adopted by the board, or has failed to make reports when and as required;(5) has knowingly operated faulty or unsafe equipment;(6) has violated or aided and abetted in the violation of any provision of this act or the rules and regulations adopted by the board; or(7) has engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the board.(b) The board shall not limit, modify, revoke or suspend any operator's permit pursuant to this section without first conducting a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 32; L. 1990, ch. 235, § 5; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 89; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6133 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6133 Denial, revocation, limitation, modification or suspension of certificates.

65-6133. Denial, revocation, limitation, modification or suspension of certificates. (a) An emergency medical service provider certificate may be denied, revoked, limited, modified or suspended by the board or the board may refuse to renew such certificate upon proof that such individual:(1) Has made intentional misrepresentations in obtaining a certificate or renewing a certificate;(2) has performed or attempted to perform activities not authorized by statute at the level of certification held by the individual;(3) has demonstrated incompetence as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the board or has provided inadequate patient care as determined by the board;(4) has violated or aided and abetted in the violation of any provision of this act or the rules and regulations adopted by the board;(5) has been convicted of a felony and, after investigation by the board, it is determined that such person has not been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust;(6) has demonstrated an inability to perform authorized activities with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, alcoholism, excessive use of drugs, controlled substances or any physical or mental condition;(7) has engaged in unprofessional conduct, as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the board; or(8) has had a certificate, license or permit to practice emergency medical services as an emergency medical service provider denied, revoked, limited or suspended or has been publicly or privately censured, by a licensing or other regulatory authority of another state, agency of the United States government, territory of the United States or other country or has had other disciplinary action taken against the applicant or holder of a permit, license or certificate by a licensing or other regulatory authority of another state, agency of the United States government, territory of the United States or other country. A certified copy of the record or order of public or private censure, denial, suspension, limitation, revocation or other disciplinary action of the licensing or other regulatory authority of another state, agency of the United States government, territory of the United States or other country shall constitute prima facie evidence of such a fact for purposes of this paragraph.(b) The board may deny, limit, modify, revoke or suspend an emergency medical service provider certificate or the board may refuse to renew such certificate in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 33; L. 1990, ch. 235, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 133, § 14; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 90; L. 2016, ch. 35, § 8; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 31; June 6.
KS Stat § 65-6134 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6134 Temporary limitation or restriction of operator's permit; hearing.

65-6134. Temporary limitation or restriction of operator's permit; hearing. An operator's permit may be temporarily limited or restricted by the board, pending a hearing, upon receipt of a complaint indicating the public health, safety or welfare to be in imminent danger. If an inspection proves the complaint to be invalid, or that the cause therefor has been corrected, the limitation or restriction shall be terminated.Proceedings under this section may be initiated by the board or by any person filing written charges with the board. The board shall not limit nor restrict any permit pursuant to this section without first conducting a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 34; Apr. 14.
KS Stat § 65-6135 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6135 Ambulance services; hours of operation; persons providing emergency care.

65-6135. Ambulance services; hours of operation; persons providing emergency care. (a) All ambulance services providing emergency care as defined by the rules and regulations adopted by the board shall offer service 24 hours per day every day of the year.(b) Whenever an operator is required to have a permit, at least one person on each vehicle providing emergency medical service shall be an emergency medical service provider certified pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6119, 65-6120 or 65-6121, and amendments thereto, a physician, a physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse or a professional nurse.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 35; L. 1989, ch. 205, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 133, § 15; L. 2000, ch. 162, § 24; L. 2010, ch. 119, § 10; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 66; L. 2016, ch. 35, § 9; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 32; June 6.
KS Stat § 65-6136 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6136 Scope of act.

65-6136. Scope of act. (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed:(1) To prevent the operation of a police emergency vehicle;(2) to affect any statute or regulatory authority vested in the department of transportation concerning automotive equipment and safety requirements;(3) to prohibit any privately owned vehicles and aircraft not ordinarily used in the ambulance service business from transporting persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless;(4) to prevent any vehicle from being pressed into service as an ambulance when the operator determines an emergency exists and provides written notification to the board within 72 hours after the use of such vehicle; or(5) to prohibit any ambulance lawfully operating under the laws of a state adjoining Kansas from providing emergency transportation of a patient from a municipality not otherwise served by an ambulance service located in Kansas to a location within or outside the state of Kansas when the governing body of such municipality declares a hardship. The governing body or board shall notify the board 30 days prior to the initiation of such out-of-state service.(b) Ambulances owned and operated by an agency of the United States government shall be exempt from the provisions of this act.(c) Any ambulance based outside of this state receiving a patient within the state for transportation to a location within this state or receiving a patient within this state for emergency transportation to a location outside this state shall comply with the provisions of this act except when such ambulance is rendering service in the case of a major catastrophe, such ambulance is making a prearranged hospital-to-hospital transfer or except as otherwise provided by rules and regulations adopted by the board.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 36; L. 1990, ch. 235, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6137 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6137 Violations; misdemeanor.

65-6137. Violations; misdemeanor. Any person violating any provision of this act or any rule and regulation issued hereunder shall be deemed guilty of a class B misdemeanor.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 37; Apr. 14.
KS Stat § 65-6138 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6138 Emergency medical services communications system; establishment; medical communications centers; purpose.

65-6138. Emergency medical services communications system; establishment; medical communications centers; purpose. In order to provide adequate emergency medical care for the people of this state, the emergency medical services board is hereby authorized to establish, maintain and operate an emergency medical services communications system, subject to approval by the executive chief information technology officer under K.S.A. 75-4709, and amendments thereto. The emergency medical services board shall establish communication centers, to be known as medical communications centers, in various locations in the state to be determined by the emergency medical services board, for the purposes of receiving requests for emergency medical assistance and for coordinating the activities of ambulances with medical care facilities and other emergency public safety agencies. Subject to approval by the executive chief information technology officer under K.S.A. 75-4709, and amendments thereto, the emergency medical services board may provide mobile radio units to ambulance services, as hereinafter provided, which will provide such ambulance services with direct communication to or from medical communication centers established for such purpose.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 38; L. 2013, ch. 62, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6139 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6139 Same; contracts with state agencies or political subdivisions; requirements; equipment to remain property of state.

65-6139. Same; contracts with state agencies or political subdivisions; requirements; equipment to remain property of state. For the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining the emergency medical services communications system, the board may enter into contracts with any state agency, and any such agency is authorized to contract for such purpose with the board. The board also may enter into contracts or other agreements with any city, county, township, fire district or hospital district, or any person, firm or corporation for the establishment of an emergency medical services communications system or the establishment or operation of any part thereof including placement, operation and maintenance of equipment. In accordance with the authority of the executive chief information technology officer under K.S.A. 75-4709, and amendments thereto, all contracts entered into by the board under this section shall be subject to approval by the executive chief information technology officer.Any contract or agreement for the placement or operation of equipment with any ambulance service shall provide that the person, firm, corporation or municipality operating such ambulance service shall maintain such equipment in accordance with terms and conditions established by the board. The contracts, agreements or contracts for the placement of equipment in medical communication centers shall provide that such equipment shall only be used for the purpose of operating the emergency medical services communications system and that the board or the board's designated agent may inspect such equipment at any time. Ownership of any such equipment shall remain with the state and any contracts for the placement of such equipment may be withdrawn or canceled at any time, at the option of the board and the executive chief information technology officer under K.S.A. 75-4709, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 39; L. 2013, ch. 62, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6140 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6140 Same; acceptance of moneys and acquisition of property.

65-6140. Same; acceptance of moneys and acquisition of property. For the purposes of establishing, operating and maintaining an emergency medical services communications system, the emergency medical services board may accept any grant of money or property, including any federal moneys available therefor. Within the limits of appropriations available therefor and subject to approval by the executive chief information technology officer under K.S.A. 75-4709, and amendments thereto, the emergency medical services board may acquire, in the name of the state, any equipment necessary for such communications system.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 40; L. 2013, ch. 62, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6144 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6144 Emergency medical responder; authorized activities.

65-6144. Emergency medical responder; authorized activities. (a) An emergency medical responder may perform any of the following interventions, by use of the devices, medications and equipment, or any combination thereof, after successfully completing an approved course of instruction, local specialized device training and competency validation and when authorized by medical protocols, or upon order when direct communication is maintained by radio, telephone or video conference is monitored by a physician, physician assistant when authorized by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse when authorized by a physician or a professional nurse when authorized by a physician, upon order of such person: (1) Emergency vehicle operations; (2) initial scene management; (3) patient assessment and stabilization; (4) cardiac arrest management through the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator; (5) airway management and oxygen therapy; (6) utilization of equipment for the purposes of acquiring an EKG rhythm strip; (7) control of bleeding; (8) extremity splinting; (9) spinal immobilization; (10) nebulizer therapy; (11) intramuscular injections with auto-injector; (12) administration of medications as approved by the board by appropriate routes; (13) recognize and comply with advanced directives; (14) use of blood glucose monitoring; (15) assist with childbirth; (16) non-invasive monitoring of hemoglobin derivatives; and (17) other techniques and devices of preliminary care an emergency medical responder is trained to provide as approved by the board.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 44; L. 1994, ch. 154, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 133, § 16; L. 2010, ch. 119, § 11; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 91; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 67; L. 2016, ch. 35, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6145 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6145 Emergency medical services; limitations of act.

65-6145. Emergency medical services; limitations of act. Nothing in this act shall be construed: (a) To preclude any municipality from licensing or otherwise regulating emergency medical responders operating within its jurisdiction, but any licensing requirements or regulations imposed by a municipality shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act;(b) to preclude any person certified as an emergency medical service provider from providing emergency medical services to persons requiring such services; or(c) to preclude any individual who is not a certified emergency medical service provider as defined by K.S.A. 65-6112, and amendments thereto, from providing assistance during an emergency so long as such individual does not represent oneself to be an emergency medical service provider as defined by K.S.A. 65-6112, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 45; L. 2010, ch. 119, § 12; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 33; June 6.
KS Stat § 65-6150 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6150 Unlawful acts.

65-6150. Unlawful acts. (a) It shall be unlawful for any individual to represent oneself as an emergency medical service provider or instructor-coordinator unless such individual holds a valid certificate as such under this act.(b) Any violation of subsection (a) shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.History: L. 1990, ch. 235, § 8; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 34; June 6.
KS Stat § 65-6151 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6151 Emergency medical services operating fund.

65-6151. Emergency medical services operating fund. There is hereby created in the state treasury an emergency medical services operating fund. Expenditures from the emergency medical services operating fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson of the emergency medical services board or by a person or persons designated by such chairperson.History: L. 1992, ch. 315, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6153 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6153 Emergency medical services data collection system; information collected; rules and regulations.

65-6153. Emergency medical services data collection system; information collected; rules and regulations. (a) Within the limits of appropriations therefor, the board of emergency medical services shall develop and maintain a statewide data collection system to collect and analyze emergency medical services information, including, but not limited to, dispatch, demographics, patient data, assessment, treatment, disposition, financial and any other pertinent information that will assist the board in improving the quality of emergency medical services.(b) Each operator of an ambulance service shall collect and report to the board emergency medical services information pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board. The board shall adopt rules and regulations which use the most efficient, least intrusive means for collecting emergency medical services information consistent with ensuring the quality, timeliness, completeness and confidentiality of the system.History: L. 2006, ch. 161, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6154 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6154 Same; confidentiality; exceptions; reports open records.

65-6154. Same; confidentiality; exceptions; reports open records. (a) Any emergency medical services information provided to the board shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed or made public, upon subpoena or otherwise, except such information may be disclosed if:(1) No person can be identified in the information to be disclosed and the disclosure is for statistical purposes;(2) all persons who are identifiable in the information to be disclosed consent in writing to its disclosure; or(3) the disclosure is necessary, and only to the extent necessary, to protect the public health and does not identify specific persons, operators, as defined in K.S.A. 65-6112, and amendments thereto, or ambulance services.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), reports generated by the board utilizing emergency medical services information shall be available in accordance with K.S.A. 45-215 et seq., and amendments thereto.(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), individually identifiable health information shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except that the board may disclose such information to individuals, organizations or governmental agencies engaged in research that benefits the public's health, safety or welfare if the board is satisfied that such information will remain confidential and adequately protected from disclosure. For purposes of this section, "individually identifiable health information" shall have the same meaning as in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.History: L. 2006, ch. 161, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6155 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6155 Same; disclosure of information; liability.

65-6155. Same; disclosure of information; liability. Any operator who reports emergency medical services information, in good faith, and in accordance with the requirements of this act and the rules and regulations prescribed by the board, shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed in an action resulting from such information. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information when such disclosure is due to gross negligence or willful misconduct.History: L. 2006, ch. 161, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6156 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6156 Act supplemental to article 61 of chapter 65 of Kansas Statutes Annotated.

65-6156. Act supplemental to article 61 of chapter 65 of Kansas Statutes Annotated. K.S.A. 65-6153 through 65-6155, and amendments thereto, shall be part of and supplemental to the provisions of article 61 of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and acts amendatory of the provisions thereof or supplemental thereto.History: L. 2006, ch. 161, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-6157 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services|65-6157 EMS revolving fund.

65-6157. EMS revolving fund. There is hereby created in the state treasury the EMS revolving fund. All moneys credited to the EMS revolving fund shall be used by the emergency medical services board to improve and enhance emergency medical services in the state. All expenditures from the EMS revolving fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts, upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson of the emergency medical services board or by a person or persons designated by such chairperson.History: L. 2007, ch. 140, § 14; Apr. 26.