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2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1139 - Permit to administer general anesthesia or deep sedation; issuance; conditions; existing permit; how treated.

38-1139.
Permit to administer general anesthesia or deep sedation; issuance; conditions; existing permit; how treated.
(1) The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall issue a permit to a Nebraska-licensed dentist to administer general anesthesia or deep sedation on an outpatient basis to dental patients if the dentist:
(a) Maintains a properly equipped facility for the administration of general anesthesia or deep sedation as determined by the board;
(b) Is currently certified in basic life-support skills for health care providers as determined by the board and either advanced cardiac life support or an appropriate emergency management course for anesthesia and dental sedation as determined by the board;
(c) Has successfully completed an onsite evaluation covering the areas of physical evaluation, monitoring, sedation, and emergency medicine; and
(d) Meets at least one of the following criteria:
(i) Has completed an advanced education program approved by the board that affords comprehensive and appropriate training necessary to administer and manage general anesthesia or deep sedation; or
(ii) Is a fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
(2) A dentist who has been issued a permit pursuant to this section may administer moderate or minimal sedation.
(3) A dentist who has been issued a permit to administer general anesthesia pursuant to this section prior to July 1, 2016, may administer deep, moderate, or minimal sedation.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 6;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.26;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 472;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 9.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1140 - Permit to administer moderate sedation; issuance; conditions; existing permit; how treated.

38-1140.
Permit to administer moderate sedation; issuance; conditions; existing permit; how treated.
(1) The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall issue a permit to a Nebraska-licensed dentist to administer moderate sedation on an outpatient basis to dental patients if the dentist:
(a) Maintains a properly equipped facility for the administration of moderate sedation as determined by the board;
(b) Is currently certified in basic life-support skills for health care providers as determined by the board and either advanced cardiac life support or an appropriate emergency management course for anesthesia and dental sedation as determined by the board;
(c) Has successfully completed an onsite evaluation covering the areas of physical evaluation, monitoring, sedation, and emergency medicine; and
(d) Meets at least one of the following criteria:
(i) Has completed an advanced education program approved by the board that affords comprehensive and appropriate training necessary to administer and manage moderate sedation; or
(ii) Is a fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
(2) A dentist who has been issued a permit pursuant to this section may administer minimal sedation.
(3) A dentist who has been issued a permit to administer parenteral sedation pursuant to this section prior to July 1, 2016, may administer moderate or minimal sedation.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 7;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.27;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 473;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 10.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1141 - Permit to administer minimal sedation; issuance; conditions; termination of existing permit.

38-1141.
Permit to administer minimal sedation; issuance; conditions; termination of existing permit.
(1) The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall issue a permit to a Nebraska-licensed dentist to administer minimal sedation on an outpatient basis to dental patients if the dentist:
(a) Maintains a properly equipped facility for the administration of minimal sedation as determined by the board;
(b) Is currently certified in basic life-support skills for health care providers as determined by the board and, if providing minimal sedation for persons twelve years of age and under, is currently certified in pediatric advanced life support as determined by the board; and
(c) Meets at least one of the following criteria:
(i) Has completed an advanced education program approved by the board that affords comprehensive and appropriate training necessary to administer and manage minimal sedation; or
(ii) Has completed training to the level of competency in minimal sedation consistent with the standards set by the American Dental Association as determined by the board or a comprehensive training program in minimal sedation as approved by the board.
(2) An inhalation analgesia permit issued pursuant to this section prior to July 1, 2016, terminates on such date.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 9;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.29;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 474;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 11.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1142 - Presence of licensed dental hygienist or dental assistant required.

38-1142.
Presence of licensed dental hygienist or dental assistant required.
General anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, and minimal sedation shall not be administered by a dentist without the presence and assistance of a licensed dental hygienist or a dental assistant.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 8;
Laws 1999, LB 800, § 9;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.28;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 475;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 12.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1143 - Assistant; certification required.

38-1143.
Assistant; certification required.
Any person who assists a dentist in the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, or minimal sedation shall be currently certified in basic life-support skills or the equivalent thereof.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 13;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.33;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 476;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 13.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1144 - Administration of anesthesia, sedation, or analgesia; limitation.

38-1144.
Administration of anesthesia, sedation, or analgesia; limitation.
Nothing in the Dentistry Practice Act shall be construed to allow a dentist to administer to himself or herself, or to any person other than in the course of the practice of dentistry, any drug or agent used for general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation, or inhalation analgesia.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 10;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.30;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 477;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 14.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1145 - Permits; term; department; adopt rules and regulations.

38-1145.
Permits; term; department; adopt rules and regulations.
(1) Permits issued for the administration of general anesthesia or deep sedation, moderate sedation, or minimal sedation pursuant to the Dentistry Practice Act shall be valid until March 1 of the next odd-numbered year after issuance. A permit issued for the administration of general anesthesia prior to July 1, 2016, shall remain valid subject to the Dentistry Practice Act until March 1 of the next odd-numbered year, and it may be renewed subject to the Dentistry Practice Act as a general anesthesia or deep sedation permit. A permit issued for the administration of parenteral sedation prior to July 1, 2016, shall remain valid subject to the Dentistry Practice Act until March 1 of the next odd-numbered year, and it may be renewed subject to the Dentistry Practice Act as a moderate sedation permit.
(2) The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to define criteria for the reevaluation of credentials, facilities, equipment, dental hygienists, and dental assistants and procedures of a previously qualified dentist to renew his or her permit for each subsequent renewal.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 11;
Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 34;
Laws 1999, LB 800, § 10;
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 38;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.31;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 478;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 15.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1146 - Inspection of practice location.

38-1146.
Inspection of practice location.
All practice locations of a dentist applying for a permit to administer general anesthesia or deep sedation, moderate sedation, or minimal sedation may be inspected at the discretion of the board. The board may contract to have such inspections performed. The board shall not delegate authority to review and to make recommendations on permit applications or to determine the persons or facilities to be inspected.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 12;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.32;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 479;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 16.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1147 - Incident report; contents; failure to submit; penalty.

38-1147.
Incident report; contents; failure to submit; penalty.
(1) All licensed dentists practicing in this state shall submit a report to the board within thirty days of any incident which results in death or physical or mental injury requiring hospitalization of a patient which occurs in the outpatient facilities of such dentist during, or as a direct result of, general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation, or inhalation analgesia.
(2) The incident report shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) A description of the dental procedure;
(b) A description of the preoperative physical condition of the patient;
(c) A list of the drugs and the dosage administered;
(d) A detailed description of the techniques used in administering the drugs;
(e) A description of the incident, including, but not limited to, a detailed description of the symptoms of any complications, the symptoms of onset, and the type of symptoms in the patient;
(f) A description of the treatment instituted;
(g) A description of the patient's response to the treatment; and
(h) A description of the patient's condition on termination of any procedures undertaken.
(3) Failure to submit an incident report as required by this section shall result in the loss of the permit.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 14;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.34;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 480;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 17.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1148 - Department; permits to administer anesthesia or sedation; administration of analgesia; adopt rules and regulations.

38-1148.
Department; permits to administer anesthesia or sedation; administration of analgesia; adopt rules and regulations.
The department, with the recommendation of the board, may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Dentistry Practice Act relating to permits to administer general anesthesia or deep sedation, moderate sedation, or minimal sedation and relating to administration of inhalation analgesia.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 438, § 15;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-193.35;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 481;
Laws 2015, LB80, § 18.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1149 - Office of Oral Health and Dentistry; Dental Health Director; appointment.

38-1149.
Office of Oral Health and Dentistry; Dental Health Director; appointment.
There is hereby established the Office of Oral Health and Dentistry in the department. The head of such office shall be known as the Dental Health Director and shall be appointed by the department. The Dental Health Director shall give full time to his or her duties.
Source
Laws 1949, c. 201, § 1, p. 584;
Laws 1953, c. 239, § 1, p. 828;
Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 411;
Laws 2006, LB 994, § 82;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-193.01;
Laws 2007, LB296, § 326;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 482.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1150 - Dental Health Director; qualifications.

38-1150.
Dental Health Director; qualifications.
The Dental Health Director shall be a graduate of an accredited school or college of dentistry and shall be licensed by the State of Nebraska to practice dentistry in Nebraska or duly licensed to practice dentistry in some other state of the United States of America.
Source
Laws 1949, c. 201, § 2, p. 584;
Laws 1953, c. 240, § 1, p. 829;
Laws 2006, LB 994, § 83;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-193.02;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 483.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1151 - Office of Oral Health and Dentistry; duties; rules and regulations.

38-1151.
Office of Oral Health and Dentistry; duties; rules and regulations.
The duties of the Office of Oral Health and Dentistry shall be the promotion and development of activities which will result in the practice and improvement of the dental health of the people of the state under rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the department.
Source
Laws 1949, c. 201, § 3, p. 585;
Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 412;
Laws 2006, LB 994, § 84;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-193.03;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 484.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1152 - Expanded function dental hygienist; authorized activities.

38-1152.
Expanded function dental hygienist; authorized activities.
An expanded function dental hygienist may perform all the procedures authorized for a licensed dental hygienist. Upon completion of education and testing approved by the board and with a permit from the department for the respective competency, an expanded function dental hygienist may, under the indirect supervision of a licensed dentist, place (1) restorative level one simple restorations (one surface) and (2) restorative level two complex restorations (multiple surfaces).
Source
Laws 2017, LB18, § 22.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1201 - Act, how cited.

38-1201.
Act, how cited.
Sections 38-1201 to 38-1237 shall be known and may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 1;
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 128;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5172;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 485;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 8;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 11.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1202 - Legislative intent; act; how construed.

38-1202.
Legislative intent; act; how construed.
It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act to (1) effectuate the delivery of quality emergency medical care in the state, (2) provide for the appropriate licensure of persons providing emergency medical care and licensure of organizations providing emergency medical services, (3) provide for the establishment of educational requirements and permitted practices for persons providing emergency medical care, (4) provide a system for regulation of emergency medical care which encourages emergency care providers and emergency medical services to provide the highest degree of care which they are capable of providing, and (5) provide a flexible system for the regulation of emergency care providers and emergency medical services that protects public health and safety.
The act shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of, carry out the intent of, and discharge the responsibilities prescribed in the act.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 2;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5173;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 486;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 12.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1203 - Legislative findings.

38-1203.
Legislative findings.
The Legislature finds:
(1) That emergency medical care is a primary and essential health care service and that the presence of an adequately equipped ambulance and trained emergency care providers may be the difference between life and death or permanent disability to those persons in Nebraska making use of such services in an emergency;
(2) That effective delivery of emergency medical care may be assisted by a program of training and licensure of emergency care providers and licensure of emergency medical services in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board;
(3) That the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act is essential to aid in advancing the quality of care being provided by emergency care providers and by emergency medical services and the provision of effective, practical, and economical delivery of emergency medical care in the State of Nebraska;
(4) That the services to be delivered by emergency care providers are complex and demanding and that training and other requirements appropriate for delivery of the services must be constantly reviewed and updated; and
(5) That the enactment of a regulatory system that can respond to changing needs of patients and emergency care providers and emergency medical services is in the best interests of the residents of Nebraska.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 3;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5174;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 487;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 13.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1204 - Definitions, where found.

38-1204.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-1204.01 to 38-1214 apply.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 4;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5175;
Laws 2007, LB296, § 602;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 488;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 9;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 14.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1204.01 - Advanced emergency medical technician practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1204.01.
Advanced emergency medical technician practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Advanced emergency medical technician practice of emergency medical care means care provided in accordance with the knowledge and skill acquired through successful completion of an approved program for an advanced emergency medical technician. Such care includes, but is not limited to, (1) all of the acts that an emergency medical technician is authorized to perform and (2) complex interventions, treatments, and pharmacological interventions.
Source
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 10;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 15.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1205 - Ambulance, defined.

38-1205.
Ambulance, defined.
Ambulance means any privately or publicly owned motor vehicle or aircraft that is especially designed, constructed or modified, and equipped and is intended to be used and is maintained or operated for the overland or air transportation of patients upon the streets, roads, highways, airspace, or public ways in this state or any other motor vehicles or aircraft used for such purposes.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 489;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 11.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1206.01 - Emergency medical responder practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1206.01.
Emergency medical responder practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Emergency medical responder practice of emergency medical care means care provided in accordance with the knowledge and skill acquired through successful completion of an approved program for an emergency medical responder. Such care includes, but is not limited to, (1) contributing to the assessment of the health status of an individual, (2) simple, noninvasive interventions, and (3) minimizing secondary injury to an individual.
Source
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 12;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 19.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1206.02 - Community paramedic practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1206.02.
Community paramedic practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Community paramedic practice of emergency medical care means care provided by an advanced emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or paramedic in accordance with the knowledge and skill acquired through successful completion of an approved program for a community paramedic at the respective licensure classification of the emergency care provider except for an emergency medical responder. Such care includes, but is not limited to, (1) the provision of telephone triage, advice, or other assistance to nonurgent 911 calls, (2) the provision of assistance or education to patients with chronic disease management, including posthospital discharge followup to prevent hospital admission or readmission, and (3) all of the acts that the respective licensure classification of an emergency care provider is authorized to perform.
Source
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 16.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1206.03 - Critical care paramedic practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1206.03.
Critical care paramedic practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Critical care paramedic practice of emergency medical care means care provided by a paramedic in accordance with the knowledge and skill acquired through successful completion of an approved program for a critical care paramedic. Such care includes, but is not limited to, (1) all of the acts that a paramedic is licensed to perform, (2) advanced clinical patient assessment, (3) intravenous infusions, and (4) complex interventions, treatments, and pharmacological interventions used to treat critically ill or injured patients within the critical care environment, including transport.
Source
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 17.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1206.04 - Emergency care provider, defined.

38-1206.04.
Emergency care provider, defined.
Emergency care provider includes all licensure classifications of emergency care providers established pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act. Prior to December 31, 2025, emergency care provider includes advanced emergency medical technician, community paramedic, critical care paramedic, emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-intermediate, and paramedic. On and after December 31, 2025, emergency care provider includes advanced emergency medical technician, community paramedic, critical care paramedic, emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, and paramedic.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 492;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 15;
R.S.Supp.,2018, § 38-1208;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 18.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1207 - Emergency medical service, defined; amendment of section; how construed.

38-1207.
Emergency medical service, defined; amendment of section; how construed.
Emergency medical service means the organization responding to a perceived individual need for medical care in order to prevent loss of life or aggravation of physiological or psychological illness or injury. The amendment of this section by Laws 2012, LB646, shall not be construed to modify or expand or authorize the modification or expansion of the scope of practice of any licensure classifications established pursuant to section 38-1217.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 491;
Laws 2012, LB646, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1207.01 - Emergency medical technician practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1207.01.
Emergency medical technician practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Emergency medical technician practice of emergency medical care means care provided in accordance with the knowledge and skill acquired through successful completion of an approved program for an emergency medical technician. Such care includes, but is not limited to, (1) all of the acts that an emergency medical responder can perform, and (2) simple invasive interventions, management and transportation of individuals, and nonvisualized intubation.
Source
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 13;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 20.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1207.02 - Emergency medical technician-intermediate practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1207.02.
Emergency medical technician-intermediate practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Emergency medical technician-intermediate practice of emergency medical care means care provided in accordance with the knowledge and skill acquired through successful completion of an approved program for an emergency medical technician-intermediate. Such care includes, but is not limited to, (1) all of the acts that an advanced emergency medical technician can perform, and (2) visualized intubation. This section terminates on December 31, 2025.
Source
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 14;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 21.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1208.01 - Paramedic practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1208.01.
Paramedic practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Paramedic practice of emergency medical care means care provided in accordance with the knowledge and skill acquired through successful completion of an approved program for a paramedic. Such care includes, but is not limited to, (1) all of the acts that an emergency medical technician-intermediate can perform, and (2) surgical cricothyrotomy.
Source
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 16;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 22.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1208.02 - Practice of emergency medical care, defined.

38-1208.02.
Practice of emergency medical care, defined.
Practice of emergency medical care means the performance of any act using judgment or skill based upon the United States Department of Transportation education standards and guideline training requirements, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National Emergency Medical Service Scope of Practice Model and National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards, an education program for a community paramedic or a critical care paramedic that is approved by the board and the Department of Health and Human Services, and permitted practices and procedures for the level of licensure listed in section 38-1217. Such acts include the identification of and intervention in actual or potential health problems of individuals and are directed toward addressing such problems based on actual or perceived traumatic or medical circumstances. Such acts are provided under therapeutic regimens ordered by a physician medical director or through protocols as provided by the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act.
Source
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 17;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 23.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1209 - Patient, defined.

38-1209.
Patient, defined.
Patient means an individual who either identifies himself or herself as being in need of medical attention or upon assessment by an emergency care provider has an injury or illness requiring treatment.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 493;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 24.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1210 - Physician medical director, defined.

38-1210.
Physician medical director, defined.
Physician medical director means a qualified physician who is responsible for the medical supervision of emergency care providers and verification of skill proficiency of emergency care providers pursuant to section 38-1217.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 494;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 25.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1211 - Protocol, defined.

38-1211.
Protocol, defined.
Protocol means a set of written policies, procedures, and directions from a physician medical director to an emergency care provider concerning the medical procedures to be performed in specific situations.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 495;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 26.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1212 - Qualified physician, defined.

38-1212.
Qualified physician, defined.
Qualified physician means an individual who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery pursuant to the Uniform Credentialing Act and meets any other requirements established by rule and regulation.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 496.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1213 - Qualified physician surrogate, defined.

38-1213.
Qualified physician surrogate, defined.
Qualified physician surrogate means a qualified, trained medical person designated by a qualified physician in writing to act as an agent for the physician in directing the actions or renewal of licensure of emergency care providers.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 497;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 27.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1216 - Board; duties.

38-1216.
Board; duties.
In addition to any other responsibilities prescribed by the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act, the board shall:
(1) Promote the dissemination of public information and education programs to inform the public about emergency medical service and other medical information, including appropriate methods of medical self-help, first aid, and the availability of emergency medical services training programs in the state;
(2) Provide for the collection of information for evaluation of the availability and quality of emergency medical care, evaluate the availability and quality of emergency medical care, and serve as a focal point for discussion of the provision of emergency medical care;
(3) Establish model procedures for patient management in medical emergencies that do not limit the authority of law enforcement and fire protection personnel to manage the scene during a medical emergency;
(4) Not less than once each five years, undertake a review and evaluation of the act and its implementation together with a review of the emergency medical care needs of the residents of the State of Nebraska and submit electronically a report to the Legislature with any recommendations which it may have; and
(5) Identify communication needs of emergency medical services and make recommendations for development of a communications plan for a communications network for emergency care providers and emergency medical services.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 6;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5177;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 500;
Laws 2012, LB782, § 38;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 19;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 29.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1218 - Curricula for licensure classification; board; powers; military spouse; temporary license.

38-1218.
Curricula for licensure classification; board; powers; military spouse; temporary license.
(1) The board may approve curricula for the licensure classifications listed in the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act.
(2) The department and the board shall consider the following factors, in addition to other factors required or permitted by the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act, when adopting rules and regulations for a licensure classification:
(a) Whether the initial training required for licensure in the classification is sufficient to enable the emergency care provider to perform the practices and procedures authorized for the classification in a manner which is beneficial to the patient and protects public health and safety;
(b) Whether the practices and procedures to be authorized are necessary to the efficient and effective delivery of emergency medical care;
(c) Whether morbidity can be reduced or recovery enhanced by the use of the practices and procedures to be authorized for the classification; and
(d) Whether continuing competency requirements are sufficient to maintain the skills authorized for the classification.
(3) An applicant for licensure for a licensure classification listed in subdivision (1) of section 38-1217 who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 8;
Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 88;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5179;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 502;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 14;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 49;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 21;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 31.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1218.01 - Decisions of Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practice; board; duties.

38-1218.01.
Decisions of Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practice; board; duties.
The board shall review decisions of the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practice established pursuant to the EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Upon approval by the commission of any action that will have the result of increasing the cost to the state for membership in the compact, the board may recommend to the Legislature that Nebraska withdraw from the compact.
Source
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 22.
Cross References
EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, see section 38-3801.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1219 - Department; additional rules and regulations.

38-1219.
Department; additional rules and regulations.
The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to:
(1) Administer the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act;
(2) Establish procedures and requirements for applications for licensure, renewal, and reinstatement in any of the licensure classifications created pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act;
(3) Provide for the inspection, review, and termination of approval of training agencies. All training for licensure shall be provided through an approved training agency; and
(4) Provide for the inspection, review, and termination of basic life support emergency medical services and advanced life support emergency medical services.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 503;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 15;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 23.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1220 - Act; exemptions.

38-1220.
Act; exemptions.
The following are exempt from the licensing requirements of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act:
(1) The occasional use of a vehicle or aircraft not designated as an ambulance and not ordinarily used in transporting patients or operating emergency care, rescue, or resuscitation services;
(2) Vehicles or aircraft rendering services as an ambulance in case of a major catastrophe or emergency when licensed ambulances based in the localities of the catastrophe or emergency are incapable of rendering the services required;
(3) Ambulances from another state which are operated from a location or headquarters outside of this state in order to transport patients across state lines, but no such ambulance shall be used to pick up patients within this state for transportation to locations within this state except in case of an emergency;
(4) Ambulances or emergency vehicles owned and operated by an agency of the United States Government and the personnel of such agency;
(5) Except for the provisions of section 38-1232, physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, or advanced practice registered nurses, who hold current Nebraska licenses and are exclusively engaged in the practice of their respective professions;
(6) Persons authorized to perform emergency care in other states when incidentally working in Nebraska in response to an emergency situation; and
(7) Students under the supervision of (a) a licensed emergency care provider performing emergency medical services that are an integral part of the training provided by an approved training agency or (b) an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs for the level of training the student is completing.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 20;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 76;
Laws 2005, LB 256, § 94;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-5191;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 504;
Laws 2019, LB135, § 1;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 32.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1221 - License; requirements.

38-1221.
License; requirements.
To be eligible for a license under the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act, an individual shall have attained the age of eighteen years and met the requirements established in accordance with section 38-1217.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 505;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 16;
Laws 2016, LB722, § 11;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 24.
Cross References
Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1222 - Fees.

38-1222.
Fees.
The department shall establish and collect fees for credentialing activities under the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act as provided in sections 38-151 to 38-157.
Source
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 129;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5181.01;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 506.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1223 - Physician medical director; required.

38-1223.
Physician medical director; required.
Each licensed emergency medical service shall have a physician medical director.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 12;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5183;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 507.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1224 - Duties and activities authorized; limitations.

38-1224.
Duties and activities authorized; limitations.
(1) An emergency care provider other than an emergency medical responder may not assume the duties incident to the title or practice the skills of an emergency care provider unless he or she is acting under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.
(2) An emergency care provider may only practice the skills he or she is authorized to employ and which are covered by the license issued to such provider pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act or as authorized pursuant to the EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
(3) A registered nurse may provide for the direction of an emergency care provider in any setting other than an emergency medical service.
(4) For purposes of this section, licensed health care practitioner means (a) a physician medical director or physician surrogate for purposes of supervision of an emergency care provider for an emergency medical service or (b) a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse for purposes of supervision of an emergency care provider in a setting other than an emergency medical service.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 13;
Laws 1998, LB 1073, § 147;
Laws 2002, LB 1033, § 2;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5184;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 508;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 17;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 25;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 33.
Cross References
EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, see section 38-3801.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1225 - Patient data; confidentiality; immunity.

38-1225.
Patient data; confidentiality; immunity.
(1) No patient data received or recorded by an emergency medical service or an emergency care provider shall be divulged, made public, or released by an emergency medical service or an emergency care provider, except that patient data may be released for purposes of treatment, payment, and other health care operations as defined and permitted under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as such act existed on January 1, 2018, or as otherwise permitted by law. Such data shall be provided to the department for public health purposes pursuant to rules and regulations of the department. For purposes of this section, patient data means any data received or recorded as part of the records maintenance requirements of the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act.
(2) Patient data received by the department shall be confidential with release only (a) in aggregate data reports created by the department on a periodic basis or at the request of an individual, (b) as case-specific data to approved researchers for specific research projects, (c) as protected health information to a public health authority, as such terms are defined under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as such act existed on January 1, 2018, and (d) as protected health information, as defined under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as such act existed on January 1, 2018, to an emergency medical service, to an emergency care provider, or to a licensed health care facility for purposes of treatment. A record may be shared with the emergency medical service or emergency care provider that reported that specific record. Approved researchers shall maintain the confidentiality of the data, and researchers shall be approved in the same manner as described in section 81-666. Aggregate reports shall be public documents.
(3) No civil or criminal liability of any kind or character for damages or other relief or penalty shall arise or be enforced against any person or organization by reason of having provided patient data pursuant to this section.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 14;
Laws 2003, LB 667, § 11;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5185;
Laws 2007, LB185, § 42;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 509;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 26;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 34.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1226 - Ambulance; transportation requirements.

38-1226.
Ambulance; transportation requirements.
No ambulance shall transport any patient upon any street, road, highway, airspace, or public way in the State of Nebraska unless such ambulance, when so transporting patients, is occupied by at least one licensed emergency care provider. Such requirement shall be met if any of the individuals providing the service is a licensed physician, registered nurse, or licensed physician assistant functioning within the scope of practice of his or her license.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 15;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5186;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 510;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 35.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1227 - Motor vehicle ambulance; driver privileges.

38-1227.
Motor vehicle ambulance; driver privileges.
The driver of a licensed motor vehicle ambulance who holds a valid driver's license issued by the state of his or her residence may exercise the privileges set forth in Nebraska statutes relating to emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency call or while transporting a patient.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 16;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5187;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 511.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1228 - Department; waive rule, regulation, or standard; when.

38-1228.
Department; waive rule, regulation, or standard; when.
The department, with the approval of the board, may, whenever it deems appropriate, waive any rule, regulation, or standard relating to the licensure of emergency medical services or emergency care providers when the lack of a licensed emergency medical service in a municipality or other area will create an undue hardship in the municipality or other area in meeting the emergency medical service needs of the residents thereof.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 17;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5188;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 512;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 36.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1229 - License; person on national registry.

38-1229.
License; person on national registry.
The department may issue a license to any individual who has a current certificate from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 18;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5189;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 513;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 27.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1230 - License; sale, transfer, or assignment; prohibited.

38-1230.
License; sale, transfer, or assignment; prohibited.
A license issued under the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act shall not be sold, transferred, or assigned by the holder. Any change of ownership of an emergency medical service requires a new application and a new license.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 19;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5190;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 514.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1231 - Person objecting to treatment; effect.

38-1231.
Person objecting to treatment; effect.
The Emergency Medical Services Practice Act or the rules or regulations shall not be construed to authorize or require giving any medical treatment to a person who objects to such treatment on religious or other grounds or to authorize the transportation of such person to a medical facility.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 22;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5193;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 515.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1232 - Individual liability.

38-1232.
Individual liability.
(1) No emergency care provider, physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse who provides public emergency care shall be liable in any civil action to respond in damages as a result of his or her acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his or her rendering in good faith any such care. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant any such immunity for liability arising out of the operation of any motor vehicle, aircraft, or boat or while such person was impaired by alcoholic liquor or any controlled substance enumerated in section 28-405 in connection with such care, nor shall immunity apply to any person causing damage or injury by his or her willful, wanton, or grossly negligent act of commission or omission.
(2) No qualified physician or qualified physician surrogate who gives orders, either orally or by communication equipment, to any emergency care provider at the scene of an emergency, no emergency care provider following such orders within the limits of his or her licensure, and no emergency care provider trainee in an approved training program following such orders, shall be liable civilly or criminally by reason of having issued or followed such orders but shall be subject to the rules of law applicable to negligence.
(3) No physician medical director shall incur any liability by reason of his or her use of any unmodified protocol, standing order, operating procedure, or guideline provided by the board pursuant to subdivision (9) of section 38-1217.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 23;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5194;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 516;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 18;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 28;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 37.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1233 - Emergency care provider; liability relating to consent.

38-1233.
Emergency care provider; liability relating to consent.
No emergency care provider shall be subject to civil liability based solely upon failure to obtain consent in rendering emergency medical, surgical, hospital, or health services to any individual regardless of age when the patient is unable to give his or her consent for any reason and there is no other person reasonably available who is legally authorized to consent to the providing of such care.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 24;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5195;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 517;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 38.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-1234 - Emergency care provider; liability within scope of practice.

38-1234.
Emergency care provider; liability within scope of practice.
No act of commission or omission of any emergency care provider while rendering emergency medical care within the limits of his or her licensure or status as a trainee to a person who is deemed by the provider to be in immediate danger of injury or loss of life shall impose any liability on any other person, and this section shall not relieve the emergency care provider from personal liability, if any.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 138, § 25;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-5196;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 518;
Laws 2020, LB1002, § 39.