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32 ME Rev Stat § 85-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §85-B. Emergency medical services ambulance operators

 §85-B. Emergency medical services ambulance operators 1.  Mandatory qualifications.  The board shall adopt rules governing qualifications for and standards to be observed by emergency medical services ambulance operators, including:   A. Establishing licensing requirements for emergency medical services ambulance operators;   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]B. Establishing minimal education and continuing education requirements for emergency medical services ambulance operators;   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]C. Providing for Maine Emergency Medical Services approval of training programs for emergency medical services ambulance operators that are conducted in accordance with standards approved by the board; and   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).]D. Establishing requirements for holding a valid state driver’s license pursuant to Title 29-A, chapter 11, subchapter 1.   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Background check.  The board shall obtain criminal history record information containing a record of public criminal history record information as defined in Title 16, section 703, subsection 8 for an applicant for licensure under this section. Information obtained pursuant to this subsection is confidential and may be used only to determine suitability for issuance of a license to operate an emergency medical services ambulance. The results of criminal history record information checks received by the board are for official use only and may not be disseminated outside the board. The applicant for licensure shall pay the expense of obtaining the information required by this subsection.   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Persons requiring a license to operate an emergency medical services ambulance.  A person not licensed under section 85 who is associated with a ground ambulance service shall obtain a license under this section to operate an emergency medical services ambulance. This section does not apply to a person not associated with a ground ambulance service who operates an emergency medical services ambulance.   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Licensing actions.  A license issued under this section is subject to the provisions of sections 90-A and 91-A.   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Effect on tort claims.  This section does not increase any liability that may arise or be limited under Title 14, chapter 741.   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] 6.  Rules.  The board shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 220, §3 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 87 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §87. Ambulances

 §87. Ambulances Each ambulance must be licensed pursuant to this chapter. It must also meet the design criteria and must be equipped as specified in rules adopted under this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 82, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 661, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 588, §15 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 82, §6 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 87-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §87-A. Trauma care system

 §87-A. Trauma care system 1.  Trauma care system development.  Maine Emergency Medical Services shall develop a statewide trauma care system plan with the advice of the State Trauma Prevention and Control Advisory Committee.   [PL 2007, c. 274, §16 (AMD).] 2.  State Trauma Prevention and Control Advisory Committee.  The State Trauma Prevention and Control Advisory Committee, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 74-I, is appointed by the board to advise the board on all matters related to trauma care system development. The committee's members must be broadly representative of trauma prevention and care providers as a whole, must be as geographically diverse as possible and must include, without limitation:   A. A representative of the board;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]B. Four surgeons representing trauma-related subspecialties;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]C. Two emergency physicians;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]D. The director;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]E. An emergency nurse;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]F. A critical care nurse;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]G. A trauma rehabilitation specialist;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]H. A representative of the regional councils;   [PL 2007, c. 274, §17 (RPR).]I. A representative of air ambulance services;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]J. Two representatives of prehospital care providers;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]K. Three hospital administrators, one from a small hospital, one from a medium hospital and one from a large hospital;   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]L. A representative of the Maine Hospital Association; and   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).]M. A representative of trauma care system users.   [PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 30, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 311, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 274, §§16, 17 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 30, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 87-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §87-B. Trauma-incidence registry

 §87-B. Trauma-incidence registry The board shall collect trauma data as follows.   [PL 1993, c. 738, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).]1.  Registry.  The board shall maintain a statewide trauma-incidence registry that meets the requirements of the federal Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act of 1990, Public Law 101-590, Section 1, 104 Stat. 2915. The board shall adopt rules to define trauma.   [PL 1993, c. 738, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] 2.  Reporting by physicians and hospitals.  Physicians and hospitals may report trauma information to the board as follows.   A. A hospital may report to the board information regarding persons diagnosed as suffering from trauma. Trauma reports should be made no later than 30 days from the date of diagnosis or the date of discharge from the hospital, whichever is later.   [PL 1993, c. 738, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).]B. A physician, upon request of the board, may report to the board any further information requested by the board concerning any person now or formerly under that physician's care who was diagnosed as having suffered from trauma.   [PL 1993, c. 738, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).]C. A physician or hospital that reports in good faith in accordance with this section is not liable for any civil damages for making the report.   [PL 1993, c. 738, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 738, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] 3.  Confidentiality.   [PL 2011, c. 271, §13 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 738, §C8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 271, §13 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 88-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §88-A. Director's duties

 §88-A. Director's duties In addition to other duties set out in this chapter, the director shall administer Maine Emergency Medical Services. With the knowledge and consent of the commissioner, the director shall oversee all personnel matters and, subject to the Civil Service Law, may hire personnel as required to enforce, implement and administer this chapter.   [PL 1991, c. 588, §17 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 588, §17 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 88-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §88-B. Medical Direction and Practices Board; powers and duties

 §88-B. Medical Direction and Practices Board; powers and duties 1.  Powers and duties.  The Medical Direction and Practices Board has the following powers and duties.   A. The Medical Direction and Practices Board shall create, adopt and maintain the Maine Emergency Medical Services protocols.   [PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]B. The Medical Direction and Practices Board may use videoconferencing and other technologies to conduct its business but is not exempt from Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. Members of the Medical Direction and Practices Board and its staff may participate in a meeting of the Medical Direction and Practices Board or its staff via videoconferencing, conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this paragraph constitutes presence in person at such a meeting.   [PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]C. For the duration of a state of emergency declared by the Governor in accordance with Title 37‑B, section 742 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and for 30 days following the termination of that state of emergency, the Medical Direction and Practices Board may, by majority vote, delegate its duties under this chapter to the statewide emergency medical services medical director and the statewide associate emergency medical services medical director.   [PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 617, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 88-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §88-C. Registry of automated external defibrillators

 §88-C. Registry of automated external defibrillators The director shall establish a registry of publicly accessible automated external defibrillators, as defined in Title 22, section 2150-C, that are located within the State for the purpose of assisting a person or a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical services person who calls for assistance in an emergency situation.   [PL 2021, c. 82, §1 (NEW).]The director may accept grants, funds, equipment and services to establish, operate and maintain the registry of publicly accessible automated external defibrillators. The department shall adopt rules regarding information collected for, maintained by and released by the registry. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 82, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 82, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 89 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §89. Regions and regional councils

 §89. Regions and regional councils 1.  Regions to be established; regional councils.  The board shall delineate regions within the State to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The board shall set out conditions under which an organization in each region may be recognized by the board as the regional council for that region. A regional council shall, at a minimum, provide adequate representation for ambulance and rescue services, emergency room physicians and nurses, hospitals and the general public. A regional council must be structured to adequately represent each major geographical part of its region. Only one regional council may be recognized in any region.   [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (AMD).] 2.  Duties of regional councils.  Each regional council shall carry out an annual program, approved by the board, to further the goals specified in section 84, subsection 2. Specific responsibilities of the councils include, but are not limited to, the following:   A. Establishing a regional medical control committee to carry out a plan of quality improvement approved by the board;   [PL 2017, c. 373, §1 (AMD).]B. Appointing, subject to approval by the board, a regional medical director, who must be a licensed physician qualified by training and experience and who serves as an agent of Maine Emergency Medical Services. The regional medical director may delegate in writing to other licensed physicians the responsibilities of this position;   [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (AMD).]C. [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (RP).] D. [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (RP).] E. [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (RP).] F. Nominating 2 or more candidates from each region for a position on the Emergency Medical Services' Board, from whom the Governor may select a member; and   [PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (AMD).]G. Establishing regional goals to carry out the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 1985, c. 739, §§13, 16 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 373, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 661, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 730, §§13,16 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 857, §72 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 588, §18 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 161, §10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 182, §15 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 274, §21 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 373, §1 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 90 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §90. Appeals (REPEALED)

 §90. Appeals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 661, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 730, §§13,16 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 273, §6 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 90-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §90-B. Address of applicant

 §90-B. Address of applicant Beginning on January 1, 2012, an applicant for a license or renewal of a license under this chapter shall provide the board with:   [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).]1.  Public record address.  A contact address, telephone number and e-mail address that the applicant is willing to have treated as a public record, such as a business address, business telephone number and business e-mail address; and   [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).] 2.  Personal address.  The applicant's personal residence address, personal telephone number and personal e-mail address.   [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).] If the applicant is willing to have the applicant's personal residence address and telephone number and personal e-mail address treated as public records, the applicant shall indicate that in the application and is not required to submit a different address under subsection 1.   [PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 271, §18 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 90-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §90-C. Duty of all licensees and applicants for licensure to report certain information

 §90-C. Duty of all licensees and applicants for licensure to report certain information 1.  Report in writing.  A licensee or an applicant for licensure under this chapter shall notify the board in writing within 10 days of a:   A. Change of name or address;   [PL 2015, c. 82, §7 (NEW).]B. Criminal conviction;   [PL 2015, c. 82, §7 (NEW).]C. Revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action taken in this or any other jurisdiction against any occupational or professional license held by the applicant or licensee; or   [PL 2015, c. 82, §7 (NEW).]D. Material change in the conditions or qualifications set forth in the original application for licensure submitted to the board.   [PL 2015, c. 82, §7 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 82, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 82, §7 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 91 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §91. Disciplinary actions (REPEALED)

 §91. Disciplinary actions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 730, §§14,16 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 273, §7 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 91-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §91-A. Appeals of nondisciplinary actions and refusals to issue

 §91-A. Appeals of nondisciplinary actions and refusals to issue Any person or organization aggrieved by the decision of the staff or a subcommittee of the board in taking any nondisciplinary action pursuant to this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or in the interpretation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or in refusing to issue a license may appeal the decision to the board for a final decision. The staff's or subcommittee's decision stands until the board issues a decision to uphold, modify or overrule the staff's or subcommittee's decision. In the case of nonrenewal, the person or organization must be afforded an opportunity for hearing in accordance with this chapter and the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2003, c. 559, §3 (AMD).]A final decision of the board constitutes final agency action appealable pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7.   [PL 2003, c. 559, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 273, §8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 588, §20 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 229, §9 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 559, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 92 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §92. Confidentiality of information (REPEALED)

 §92. Confidentiality of information (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 730, §§14,16 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 588, §§21,22 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 229, §10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 559, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 271, §20 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 92-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §92-A. Records of quality assurance activities

 §92-A. Records of quality assurance activities 1.  Immunity from suit.  Any person who participates in the activities of any emergency medical services quality assurance committee approved by the board is immune from civil liability for undertaking or failing to undertake any act within the scope of the committee.   [PL 1991, c. 588, §23 (AMD).] 2.  Confidentiality.   [PL 2011, c. 271, §21 (RP).] 3.  Assistance of information; immunity.  Any person, health care facility or other emergency services organization which assists in the activities of an emergency medical services quality assurance committee approved by the board which provides information to an emergency medical services quality assurance committee approved by the board shall be protected by the provisions of section 93 as though that assistance of information were provided to the board itself.   [PL 1989, c. 288 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 288 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 588, §23 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 229, §11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 559, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 271, §21 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 92-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §92-B. Disclosure of confidential information to the board

 §92-B. Disclosure of confidential information to the board Notwithstanding any other provision of law, information that relates to an applicant for licensure or to a person licensed or certified by the board who is alleged to have engaged in any unlawful activity or professional misconduct or in conduct in violation of laws or rules relating to the board must be disclosed to the board and may be used by the board only in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 82, §9 (AMD).]1.  Purpose for which disclosure is made.  Any confidential information provided to the board may be used only for investigative and other actions within the scope of the authority of the board and for determining whether the applicant for licensure or the person licensed or certified by the board has engaged in unlawful activity, professional misconduct or an activity in violation of the laws or rules relating to the board.   [PL 2015, c. 82, §10 (AMD).] 2.  Designation of person to receive confidential information.  The director shall designate a person to receive confidential information for investigative purposes.   [PL 2007, c. 274, §28 (NEW).] 3.  Limitations on disclosure.  Disclosure is limited to information that is directly related to the matter at issue. The identity of reporters and other persons may not be disclosed except as necessary and relevant. Access to the information is limited to board investigators, parties to the matter at issue, parties' representatives, counsel of record, hearing officers and board members who are directly involved in the adjudicatory process. The information may be used only for the purpose for which the release was intended.   [PL 2007, c. 274, §28 (NEW).] 4.  Confidentiality at conclusion of investigation.  Except as provided in section 91‑B, information received pursuant to this section remains confidential at the conclusion of an investigation.   [PL 2011, c. 271, §22 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 274, §28 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 271, §22 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 82, §§9, 10 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 93 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §93. Immunity

 §93. Immunity Any person, health care facility or other emergency services organization acting in good faith is immune from civil liability to the licensee or applicant for licensure for the following actions:   [PL 1991, c. 588, §24 (AMD).]1.  Report; information.  Making any report or other information available to Maine Emergency Medical Services under this chapter; and   [PL 1991, c. 588, §24 (AMD).] 2.  Assisting.  Assisting Maine Emergency Medical Services in carrying out any of its duties.   [PL 1991, c. 588, §24 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 730, §§14,16 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 588, §24 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 93-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 2-B: MAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1982|32 §93-A. Immunity for supervision and training

 §93-A. Immunity for supervision and training 1.  Emergency medical treatment supervision.  A physician functioning within the medical control system established by the regional medical director and practicing in a hospital to or from which patients are transported under section 86 or health care practitioner under such a physician's supervision who gives oral or written instructions to a basic emergency medical services person or an advanced emergency medical person for the provision of emergency medical treatment outside the hospital is not civilly liable for negligence as a result of issuing the instructions, if the instructions were in accordance with the protocol for the patient's reported condition. For the purpose of aiding in establishing the use of a protocol that permits the immunity provided in this subsection, the following provisions apply:   A. The basic emergency medical services person or advanced emergency medical person to whom the instructions are given shall document those instructions on the state ambulance run record; and   [PL 2019, c. 370, §18 (AMD).]B. The physician or health care practitioner giving the instructions shall maintain a medical control log documenting those instructions at the time they were given and shall sign the log.   [PL 1987, c. 638, §2 (NEW).]The immunity provided in this subsection extends to the hospital in which the physician described in this subsection is practicing or the health care practitioner described in this subsection is being supervised.   [PL 2019, c. 370, §18 (AMD).] 2.  Emergency medical services persons' training.  Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, no hospital, physician or health care practitioner providing an emergency medical services course, refresher course or continuing education course approved by Maine Emergency Medical Services may be vicariously liable for the civil liability of a person enrolled in the course to a person receiving emergency medical treatment during the course.   The immunity provided by this subsection does not apply if the person enrolled in the course is an employee of the hospital, physician or health care practitioner seeking immunity under this subsection.   [PL 1991, c. 588, §25 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 638, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 588, §25 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 370, §18 (AMD).