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IA Code § 147A.1A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.1A - Lead agency.

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
IA Code § 147A.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.2 - Council established — terms of office.

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, Iowa academy of family physicians, university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, American academy of emergency medicine, American academy of pediatrics, Iowa EMS association, Iowa firefighters association, Iowa professional fire fighters, EMS education programs committee, Iowa nurses association, Iowa hospital association, and the Iowa state association of counties. The council shall also include at least two at-large members who are volunteer emergency medical care providers and a representative of a private service program.   2. The EMS advisory council shall advise the director and develop policy recommendations concerning the regulation, administration, and coordination of emergency medical services in the state.  95 Acts, ch 41, §10; 98 Acts, ch 1100, §18; 2001 Acts, ch 74, §5; 2010 Acts, ch 1149, §9; 2011 Acts, ch 25, §18
IA Code § 147A.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.3 - Meetings of the council — quorum.

147A.3 Meetings of the council — quorum.   Membership, terms of office, and quorum shall be determined by the director pursuant to chapter 135.  95 Acts, ch 41, §11; 2019 Acts, ch 85, §84
IA Code § 147A.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.4 - Rulemaking authority.

147A.4 Rulemaking authority.   1. a. The department shall adopt rules required or authorized by this subchapter pertaining to the operation of service programs which have received authorization under section 147A.5 to utilize the services of certified emergency medical care providers. These rules shall include but need not be limited to requirements concerning physician supervision, necessary equipment and staffing, and reporting by service programs which have received the authorization pursuant to section 147A.5.   b. The director, pursuant to rule, may grant exceptions and variances from the requirements of rules adopted under this subchapter for any service program. Exceptions or variations shall be reasonably related to undue hardships which existing services experience in complying with this subchapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter. Services requesting exceptions and variances shall be subject to other applicable rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter.   2. The department shall adopt rules required or authorized by this subchapter pertaining to the examination and certification of emergency medical care providers. These rules shall include but need not be limited to requirements concerning prerequisites, training, and experience for emergency medical care providers and procedures for determining when individuals have met these requirements. The department shall adopt rules to recognize the previous EMS training and experience of emergency medical care providers transitioning to the emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, and paramedic levels. The department may require additional training and examinations as necessary and appropriate to ensure that individuals seeking transition to another level have met the knowledge and skill requirements. All requirements for transition to another level, including fees, shall be adopted by rule.   3. The department shall establish the fee for the examination of the emergency medical care providers to cover the administrative costs of the examination program.   4. The department shall adopt rules required or authorized by this subchapter pertaining to the operation of training programs. These rules shall include but need not be limited to requirements concerning curricula, resources, facilities, and staff.   5. The department shall recognize the practice requirements of recognition of the emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact, chapter 147D, and shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of the compact.  [C79, 81, §147A.4; 82 Acts, ch 1005, §1, 2]  84 Acts, ch 1287, §4; 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1143; 89 Acts, ch 89, §7; 93 Acts, ch 58, §3; 95 Acts, ch 41, §12, 28; 99 Acts, ch 141, §22; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §198; 2010 Acts, ch 1149, §10; 2019 Acts, ch 90, §4  Referred to in §147A.6
IA Code § 147A.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.5 - Applications for emergency medical care services — approval — denial, probation, suspension, or revocation.

147A.5 Applications for emergency medical care services — approval — denial, probation, suspension, or revocation.   1. A service program in this state that desires to provide emergency medical care in the out-of-hospital setting shall apply to the department for authorization to establish a program for delivery of the care at the scene of an emergency, during transportation to a hospital, during transfer from one medical care facility to another or to a private residence, or while in the hospital emergency department, and until care is directly assumed by a physician or by authorized hospital personnel.   2. The department shall approve an application submitted in accordance with subsection 1 when the department is satisfied that the program proposed by the application will be operated in compliance with this subchapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter.   3. The department may deny an application for authorization, or may place on probation, suspend or revoke the authorization of, or otherwise discipline a service program with an existing authorization if the department finds that the service program has not been or will not be operated in compliance with this subchapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter, or that there is insufficient assurance of adequate protection for the public. The authorization denial or period of probation, suspension, or revocation, or other disciplinary action shall be effected and may be appealed as provided by section 17A.12.  [C79, 81, §147A.5]  84 Acts, ch 1287, §5; 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1144; 89 Acts, ch 89, §8; 95 Acts, ch 41, §13; 2010 Acts, ch 1149, §11  Referred to in §147A.1, 147A.4
IA Code § 147A.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.6 - Emergency medical care provider certificates — fees and renewal.

147A.6 Emergency medical care provider certificates — fees and renewal.   1. The department, upon initial application and receipt of the prescribed initial application fee, shall issue a certificate to an individual who has met all of the requirements for emergency medical care provider certification established by the rules adopted under section 147A.4, subsection 2. All fees received pursuant to this section shall be retained by the department. The moneys retained by the department shall be used for any of the department’s duties under this chapter, including but not limited to the addition of full-time equivalent positions for program services and investigations. Revenues retained by the department pursuant to this section shall be considered repayment receipts as defined in section 8.2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys retained by the department pursuant to this section are not subject to reversion to the general fund of the state.   2. The department, upon renewal application and receipt of the prescribed renewal application fee, shall issue a certificate to an individual who has met all of the requirements for emergency medical care provider certification established by the rules adopted under section 147A.4, subsection 2. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the emergency medical services fund established in section 135.25.   3. Emergency medical care provider certificates are valid for the multiyear period determined by the department, unless sooner suspended or revoked. The certificate shall be renewed upon application of the holder and receipt of the prescribed fee if the holder has satisfactorily completed continuing medical education programs as required by rule.  [C79, 81, §147A.6; 82 Acts, ch 1005, §3]  84 Acts, ch 1287, §6; 89 Acts, ch 89, §9; 93 Acts, ch 58, §7; 95 Acts, ch 41, §14; 97 Acts, ch 6, §1; 2019 Acts, ch 90, §5  Referred to in §232.68
IA Code § 147A.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.7 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificates — hearing — appeal.

147A.7 Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificates — hearing — appeal.   1. The department may deny an application for issuance or renewal of an emergency medical care provider certificate, or suspend or revoke the certificate when it finds that the applicant or certificate holder is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:   a. Negligence in performing authorized services.   b. Failure to follow the directions of the supervising physician.   c. Rendering treatment not authorized under this subchapter.   d. Fraud in procuring certification.   e. Professional incompetency.   f. Knowingly making misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representation in the practice of a profession or engaging in unethical conduct or practice harmful or detrimental to the public. Proof of actual injury need not be established.   g. Habitual intoxication or addiction to the use of drugs.   h. Fraud in representations as to skill or ability.   i. Willful or repeated violations of this subchapter or of rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter.   j. Having certification to practice as an emergency medical care provider revoked or suspended, or having other disciplinary action taken by a licensing or certifying authority of another state, territory, or country. A certified copy of the record or order of suspension, revocation, or disciplinary action is conclusive or prima facie evidence.   2. A determination of mental incompetence by a court of competent jurisdiction automatically suspends a certificate for the duration of the certificate unless the department orders otherwise.   3. A denial, suspension, or revocation under this section shall be effected, and may be appealed in accordance with the rules of the department established pursuant to chapter 272C.  [C79, 81, §147A.7]  84 Acts, ch 1287, §7; 89 Acts, ch 89, §10; 93 Acts, ch 58, §4, 7; 95 Acts, ch 41, §15, 16; 99 Acts, ch 141, §23; 2020 Acts, ch 1103, §13, 31  2020 repeal of subsection 1, paragraph j effective January 1, 2021; 2020 Acts, ch 1103, §31  Subsection 1, paragraph j stricken and former paragraph k redesignated as j
IA Code § 147A.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.9 - Remote supervision — emergency communication failure — authorization to initiate emergency procedures.

147A.9 Remote supervision — emergency communication failure — authorization to initiate emergency procedures.   1. When voice contact or a telemetered electrocardiogram is monitored by a physician, physician’s designee, or physician assistant, and direct communication is maintained, an emergency medical care provider may upon order of the monitoring physician or upon standing orders of a physician transmitted by the monitoring physician’s designee or physician assistant perform any emergency medical care procedure for which that emergency medical care provider is certified.   2. If communications fail during an emergency or nonemergency situation, the emergency medical care provider may perform any emergency medical care procedure for which that individual is certified and which is included in written protocols if in the judgment of the emergency medical care provider the life of the patient is in immediate danger and such care is required to preserve the patient’s life.   3. The department shall adopt rules to authorize medical care procedures which can be initiated in accordance with written protocols prior to the establishment of communication.  [C79, 81, §147A.9]  84 Acts, ch 1287, §9; 89 Acts, ch 89, §12; 93 Acts, ch 58, §6, 7; 93 Acts, ch 107, §2; 95 Acts, ch 41, §18; 99 Acts, ch 141, §25
IA Code § 147A.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.10 - Exemptions from liability in certain circumstances.

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 emergency, and an appropriately certified emergency medical care provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse following the orders, are not subject to criminal liability by reason of having issued or executed the orders, and are not liable for civil damages for acts or omissions relating to the issuance or execution of the orders unless the acts or omissions constitute recklessness.   2. A physician, physician’s designee, advanced registered nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or emergency medical care provider shall not be subject to civil liability solely by reason of failure to obtain consent before rendering emergency medical, surgical, hospital or health services to any individual, regardless of age, when the patient is unable to give consent for any reason and there is no other person reasonably available who is legally authorized to consent to the providing of such care.   3. An act of commission or omission of any appropriately certified emergency medical care provider, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or physician assistant, while rendering emergency medical care under the responsible supervision and control of a physician to a person who is deemed by them to be in immediate danger of serious injury or loss of life, shall not impose any liability upon the certified emergency medical care provider, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or physician assistant, the supervising physician, physician designee, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or any hospital, or upon the state, or any county, city or other political subdivision, or the employees of any of these entities; provided that this section shall not relieve any person of liability for civil damages for any act of commission or omission which constitutes recklessness.  [C79, 81, §147A.10]  84 Acts, ch 1287, §10; 89 Acts, ch 89, §13; 93 Acts, ch 107, §3; 95 Acts, ch 41, §19  Referred to in §147A.12
IA Code § 147A.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.11 - Prohibited acts.

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 certificate under this subchapter, is guilty of a class “D” felony.   2. An owner of an unauthorized service program in this state who operates or purports to operate a service program, or who uses any term to indicate or imply authorization without having obtained the appropriate authorization under this subchapter, is guilty of a class “D” felony.   3. Any person who imparts or conveys, or causes to be imparted or conveyed, or attempts to impart or convey false information concerning the need for assistance of a service program or of any personnel or equipment thereof, knowing such information to be false, is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.  [C79, 81, §147A.11]  84 Acts, ch 1287, §11; 89 Acts, ch 89, §14; 95 Acts, ch 41, §20; 2010 Acts, ch 1149, §13
IA Code § 147A.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.12 - Registered nurse exception.

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 reviewed and approved at the local level by the medical director of the service program in accordance with the rules of the board of nursing developed jointly with the department.   b. Authorization has been granted to that service program by the department.   2. Section 147A.10 applies to a registered nurse in compliance with this section.  84 Acts, ch 1287, §12; 85 Acts, ch 129, §1; 89 Acts, ch 89, §15; 95 Acts, ch 41, §21; 2010 Acts, ch 1149, §14  Referred to in §147A.1, 233.1
IA Code § 147A.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.13 - Physician assistant exception.

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 and approved at the local level by the medical director of the service program in accordance with the rules of the board of physician assistants developed after consultation with the department.   2. Authorization has been granted to that service program by the department.  93 Acts, ch 107, §4; 95 Acts, ch 41, §22; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §85; 2010 Acts, ch 1149, §15  Referred to in §147A.1, 233.1
IA Code § 147A.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.14 - Enforcement.

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
IA Code § 147A.15 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.15 - Automated external defibrillator equipment — penalty.

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
IA Code § 147A.16 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.16 - Exception for care within scope of certification.

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 patrons or employees of that facility, provided that such person provides emergency medical care only within the scope of the person’s training and certification and the person does not claim to be a certified emergency medical care provider or use any other term to indicate or imply that the person is a certified emergency medical care provider.   2. This subchapter does not apply to the national ski patrol system or any similar system in which the system provides on-site emergency medical care at a facility solely to the patrons or employees of that facility, provided that such system does not provide transportation to a hospital or other medical facility and provided that such system does not use any term to indicate or imply authorization to transport patients to a hospital or other medical facility without having obtained proper authorization to transport patients to a hospital or other medical facility under this subchapter.  2006 Acts, ch 1078, §1
IA Code § 147A.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 147A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE — TRAUMA CARE|Section 147A.17 - Applications for emergency medical care services training programs — approval or denial — disciplinary actions.

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 or an Iowa hospital in this state that desires to provide emergency medical care services training leading to certification as an emergency medical care provider shall apply to the department for authorization to establish a training program.   2. The department shall approve an application submitted in accordance with subsection 1 when the department is satisfied that the program proposed by the application will be operated in compliance with this subchapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter.   3. The department may deny an application for authorization, or may place on probation, suspend or revoke the authorization of, or otherwise discipline a training program with an existing authorization if the department finds reason to believe the program has not been or will not be operated in compliance with this subchapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter, or that there is insufficient assurance of adequate protection for the public. The authorization denial, period of probation, suspension, or revocation, or other disciplinary action shall be effected and may be appealed as provided by section 17A.12.  2010 Acts, ch 1149, §16; 2015 Acts, ch 29, §114