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CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.115 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 1 - The Emergency Medical Services Authority|Section 1797.115.

1797.115.  (a)  To the extent permitted by federal law and upon appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute, the Director of Finance may transfer any moneys in the Federal Trust Fund established pursuant to Section 16360 of the Government Code to the Emergency Medical Services Authority if the money is made available by the United States for expenditure by the state for purposes consistent with the implementation of this section. (b)  Moneys appropriated pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be allocated by the authority to the California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Program to do all of the following: (1)  Offset the cost of paramedic training course development. (2)  Enter into reimbursement contracts with eligible state and local agencies that in turn may contract with educational institutions for the delivery of paramedic training conducted in compliance with the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 1797.172. (3)  Allocate funds, in the form of grants, to eligible state and local agencies to defray the cost of providing paramedic training for fire services personnel, including, but not limited to, instructional supplies and trainee compensation expenses. (c)  To the extent permitted by federal law, the authority shall recover its costs for administration of this section from the funds transferred pursuant to subdivision (a). (d)  In order to be eligible for a grant under paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), a state or local agency shall demonstrate a need for additional paramedics. (e)  For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1)  “Fire service personnel” includes, but is not limited to, a firefighter or prehospital emergency medical worker employed by a state or local agency. (2)  “Local agency” means any city, county, city and county, fire district, special district, joint powers agency, or any other political subdivision of the state that provides fire protection services. (3)  “State agency” means any state agency that provides residential or institutional fire protection, including, but not limited to, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 62, Sec. 180. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.116 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 1 - The Emergency Medical Services Authority|Section 1797.116.

1797.116.  (a) The authority shall establish additional training standards that include the criteria for the curriculum content recommended by the Curriculum Development Advisory Committee established pursuant to Section 8588.10 of the Government Code, involving the responsibilities of first responders to terrorism incidents and to address the training needs of those identified as first responders. Training standards shall include, but not be limited to, criteria for coordinating between different responding entities.(b) Every EMT I, EMT II, and EMT-P, as defined in Sections 1797.80, 1797.82, and 1797.84, may receive the appropriate training described in this section. Pertinent training previously completed by any jurisdiction’s EMT I, EMT II, or EMT-P personnel and meeting the training requirements of this section may be submitted to the training program approving authority to assess its content and determine whether it meets the training standards prescribed by the authority.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 668, Sec. 3. (AB 1598) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.118 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 1 - The Emergency Medical Services Authority|Section 1797.118.

1797.118.  (a) On and after July 1, 2010, and except as provided in subdivision (b), every EMT-I and EMT-II certificate candidate or holder shall have their fingerprint images and related information submitted to the authority for submission to the Department of Justice pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 1797.117 for a state and federal level criminal offender record information search, including subsequent arrest information.(b) If a state level criminal offender record information search, including subsequent arrest information, has been conducted on a currently certified EMT-I or EMT-II, who was certified prior to July 1, 2010, for the purposes of employment or EMT-I or EMT-II certification, then the certifying entity or employer as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1798.200 shall verify in writing to the authority pursuant to regulations adopted pursuant to Section 1797.117 that a state level criminal offender record information search, including subsequent arrest information, has been conducted and that nothing in the criminal offender record information search precluded the individual from obtaining EMT-I or EMT-II certification.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 274, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.120 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 1 - The Emergency Medical Services Authority|Section 1797.120.

1797.120.  (a) The authority shall develop, using input from stakeholders, including, but not limited to, hospitals, local EMS agencies, and public and private EMS providers, and, after approval by the commission pursuant to Section 1799.50, adopt a statewide standard methodology for the calculation and reporting by a local EMS agency of ambulance patient offload time.(b) For the purposes of this section, “ambulance patient offload time” is defined as the interval between the arrival of an ambulance patient at an emergency department and the time that the patient is transferred to an emergency department gurney, bed, chair, or other acceptable location and the emergency department assumes responsibility for care of the patient.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 379, Sec. 1. (AB 1223) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.121 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2 - Reports|Section 1797.121.

1797.121.  The authority shall report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the systems provided for in this division on or before January 1, 1984, and annually thereafter, including within this report, systems impact evaluations on death and disability.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1260.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.122 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2 - Reports|Section 1797.122.

1797.122.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a health facility as defined in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 1250 may release patient-identifiable medical information under the following circumstances:(1) To an EMS provider, information regarding a patient who was treated, or transported to the hospital by, that EMS provider, to the extent that specific data elements are requested for quality assessment and improvement purposes.(2) To the authority or the local EMS agency, to the extent that specific data elements are requested for quality assessment and improvement purposes.(b) An EMS provider, local EMS agency, and the authority shall request only those data elements that are minimally necessary in compliance with Section 164.502 (b) and Section 164.514 (d) of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(c) The authority may develop minimum standards for the implementation of data collection for system operation, patient outcome, and performance quality improvement.(d) For purposes of this section, “EMS provider” means an organization employing an Emergency Medical Technician-I, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, registered nurse, or physician for the delivery of emergency medical care to the sick and injured at the scene of an emergency, during transport, or during an interfacility transfer.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 362, Sec. 2. (AB 503) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.123 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2 - Reports|Section 1797.123.

1797.123.  (a) Upon receipt of data reported by a local EMS agency to the authority pursuant to Section 1797.228, the authority shall calculate ambulance patient offload time by local EMS agency jurisdiction and by each facility in a local EMS agency jurisdiction.(b) The authority shall report twice per year to the Commission on Emergency Medical Services the ambulance patient offload time by local EMS agency jurisdiction and by each facility in a local EMS agency jurisdiction.(c) On or before December 1, 2020, the authority, in collaboration with local EMS agencies, shall submit a report to the Legislature on ambulance patient offload time and recommendations to reduce or eliminate ambulance patient offload time. The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 656, Sec. 2. (AB 2961) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.125 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2.5 - Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board|Section 1797.125.

1797.125.  (a) The Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board is hereby created in the Emergency Medical Services Authority. The board shall consist of seven members and shall enforce and administer this article.(b) The protection of the public shall be the highest priority of the Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board in exercising its duties as prescribed in this article. If the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(c) On and after January 1, 2023, any reference to final determination regarding an appeal of EMT-P licensure discipline or final determination regarding an appeal of licensure denial pursuant to this division is a duty conferred upon the Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 463, Sec. 2. (AB 450) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.125.03 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2.5 - Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board|Section 1797.125.03.

1797.125.03.  (a) The board shall select a chairperson from its members.(b) The board, for the purpose of discharging its duties, shall meet quarterly and shall convene at dates, times, and locations that coordinate with the quarterly meetings of the Commission on Emergency Medical Services required pursuant to Section 1799.8.(c) Special meetings may be held at times designated by the board. Additional meetings may be held upon call of the chair or at the written request of any two members of the board.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 463, Sec. 2. (AB 450) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.125.05 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2.5 - Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board|Section 1797.125.05.

1797.125.05.  (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, on and after January 1, 2023, the board may act on appeals of the authority’s decision to impose licensure action and regarding the denial of licensure after review of the authority’s decision as set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 1798.200.(2) If a contested decision is heard by an administrative law judge, on and after January 1, 2023, the board shall act within 100 days of receipt of the proposed decision as prescribed in subparagraphs (A) to (E), inclusive, of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 11517 of the Government Code. If the board fails to act within 100 days of receipt of the proposed decision, the proposed decision shall be deemed adopted by the board, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 11517 of the Government Code.(b) (1) Proceedings against an EMT-P license or licenseholder shall be held in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(2) The Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act (Chapter 9.6 (commencing with Section 3250) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code) applies to the actions of the board.(c) Decisions by the board made pursuant to subdivision (a) are not subject to review by the director and are final and binding, subject to any statutory rights of appeal.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 463, Sec. 2. (AB 450) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.125.07 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2.5 - Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board|Section 1797.125.07.

1797.125.07.  (a) The board shall develop criteria to aid it in making final determinations regarding appeals of licensure actions, for purposes of adoption by the authority pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1797.185. When considering appeals of licensure action, the board shall consider the investment made by both the employer and the licenseholder in terms of education to secure the license, training and continuing education to maintain the license, and equipment and appropriate adjuncts to perform the duties of the license.(b) The board shall develop and implement progressive discipline criteria to aid it in considering appeals of licensure action pursuant to subdivision (a). The criteria shall include all of the following:(1) The nature and duties of a paramedic.(2) The time that has elapsed since the licenseholder’s offense.(3) The nature and gravity of the offense.(4) The employer-imposed discipline for the offense.(5) The licenseholder’s prior disciplinary record.(6) Mitigating evidence.(7) Prior warnings to the licenseholder on record or prior remediation.(8) The actual harm to the patient and the actual harm to the public.(9) Evidence of the licenseholder’s rehabilitation.(10) Evidence of an expungement proceeding, if applicable.(11) The licenseholder’s compliance with the terms of their sentence or a court order, if criminally convicted.(12) Aggravating evidence.(13) The licenseholder’s overall criminal record.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 463, Sec. 2. (AB 450) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.125.09 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2.5 - Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board|Section 1797.125.09.

1797.125.09.  (a) (1) An employer of a paramedic shall report to the director of the authority and the board the suspension or termination for cause of a paramedic in their employ within 72 hours of the event. The required reporting does not waive the confidentiality of medical records. The information reported or disclosed shall be kept confidential as investigative information consistent with subdivision (d) of Section 1798.200. Except as provided in subdivision (c) of Section 1797.117, the information reported shall not be subject to discovery in civil cases.(2) The authority shall provide to the board information received pursuant to Section 1797.117.(b) (1) The information submitted pursuant to this section that is not a public record shall be confidential, except that the licenseholder involved, or the licenseholder’s counsel or representative, may inspect and have copies made of the licenseholder’s information as long as it does not disclose the identity of an information source.(2) For the purposes of this section, the board may protect an information source by providing a copy of the material with only the deletions necessary to protect the identity of the source or by providing a summary of the substance of the material. The board shall ensure that full disclosure is made to the licenseholder of any personal information that could reasonably reflect or convey anything detrimental, disparaging, or threatening to a licenseholder’s reputation, rights, benefits, privileges, or qualifications, or be used by the board to make a determination that would affect a licenseholder’s rights, benefits, privileges, or qualifications.(3) The licenseholder may submit an additional exculpatory or explanatory statement or other information. If a statement or information is submitted, the board shall include it in the investigatory information.(4) Disclosure of information that is not a public record does not change the confidential status of the information.(c) Failure of an employer to make a report required by this section is punishable by an administrative fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.(d) For purposes of this section, “suspension or termination for cause” means suspension or termination from employment for any of the following reasons:(1) Use of controlled substances or alcohol to such an extent that it impairs the ability to safely practice paramedicine.(2) Unlawful sale of controlled substances or other prescription items.(3) Patient neglect, physical harm to a patient, or sexual contact with a patient.(4) Falsification of medical records.(5) Gross incompetence or negligence.(6) Theft from patients, other employees, or the employer.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 463, Sec. 2. (AB 450) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.125.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 2.5 - Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board|Section 1797.125.11.

1797.125.11.  (a) If the board denies an appeal of an application for licensure, or upholds the authority’s decision to deny an application for licensure, based solely or in part on the applicant’s conviction history, the board shall notify the applicant in writing of all of the following:(1) The denial or disqualification of licensure.(2) The procedure the board has for the applicant to challenge the decision or to request reconsideration.(3) The processes for the applicant to request a copy of the applicant’s complete conviction history and question the accuracy or completeness of the record pursuant to Sections 11122 to 11127, inclusive, of the Penal Code.(b) For a minimum of three years, the board shall retain application forms and other documents submitted by an applicant, a notice provided to an applicant, all other communications received from and provided to an applicant, and criminal history reports of an applicant.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 463, Sec. 2. (AB 450) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.130 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 3 - Coordination With Other State Agencies|Section 1797.130.

1797.130.  The director shall chair an Interdepartmental Committee on Emergency Medical Services established pursuant to Section 1797.132.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1260.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.132 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 3 - Coordination With Other State Agencies|Section 1797.132.

1797.132.  An Interdepartmental Committee on Emergency Medical Services is hereby established. This committee shall advise the authority on the coordination and integration of all state activities concerning emergency medical services. The committee shall include a representative from each of the following state agencies and departments: the Office of Emergency Services, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the Department of Motor Vehicles, a representative of the administrator of the California Traffic Safety Program as provided by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2900) of Division 2 of the Vehicle Code, the Medical Board of California, the State Department of Public Health, the Board of Registered Nursing, the State Department of Education, the National Guard, the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, the State Fire Marshal, the California Conference of Local Health Officers, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges, and the Department of General Services.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 332. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.133 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 3 - Coordination With Other State Agencies|Section 1797.133.

1797.133.  The director may appoint select resource committees of experts and may contract with special medical consultants for assistance in the implementation of this division.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 129.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.134 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 3 - Coordination With Other State Agencies|Section 1797.134.

1797.134.  The Interdepartmental Committee on Emergency Medical Services or another committee designated by the director shall consult with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training regarding emergency medical services integration and coordination with peace officer training.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 668, Sec. 4. (AB 1598) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.150 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 4 - Medical Disasters|Section 1797.150.

1797.150.  In cooperation with the Office of Emergency Services, the authority shall respond to any medical disaster by mobilizing and coordinating emergency medical services mutual aid resources to mitigate health problems.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 333. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1797.151 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2.5 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES|CHAPTER 3 - State Administration|ARTICLE 4 - Medical Disasters|Section 1797.151.

1797.151.  The authority shall coordinate, through local EMS agencies, medical and hospital disaster preparedness with other local, state, and federal agencies and departments having a responsibility relating to disaster response, and shall assist the Office of Emergency Services in the preparation of the emergency medical services component of the State Emergency Plan as defined in Section 8560 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 334. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)