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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1601 - Accreditation of EMS training programs

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A. Training programs that lead to eligibility
					 for initial certification at the Advanced EMT, Intermediate and Paramedic level
					 shall hold a valid accreditation issued by the Board of Health before any
					 training programs are offered.
B.
					 All certification programs seeking accreditation in Virginia shall comply with
					 these regulations and the current version of the Standards and Guidelines for
					 an Accredited Educational Program for the Emergency Medical Services Profession
					 established by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the
					 Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) or an equivalent organization
					 approved by the Board of Health.
C.
					 The program director for an Advanced EMT, Intermediate, EMT-Enhanced (optional
					 track) or EMT (optional track) program is exempt from the bachelor's degree
					 requirement as specified by CoAEMSP standards.
D. The medical director required by CoAEMSP
					 standards shall also meet the requirements for an OMD or PCD as required by
					 these regulations.
E. All
					 accredited programs shall notify the Board of Health immediately upon receiving
					 notice about the following changes:
1. Program
					 personnel to include:
a. The program
					 director;
b. OMD or PCD;
					 and
c. Primary faculty or
					 instructional staff.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1603 - Sentinel events

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In cases where a sentinel event occurs, the commissioner
						may:
1. Place a program on
					 probationary accreditation until the sentinel event is satisfactorily resolved;
					 or
2. Revoke accreditation for the
					 program.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1605 - Initial accreditation

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A. The
					 initial accreditation process will begin upon the receipt by the Board of
					 Health of an application for accreditation and a completed institutional self
					 study.
B. EMT-Paramedic programs
					 can obtain initial accreditation in one of two ways:
1. State accreditation by applying to the
					 Board of Health for an initial grant of accreditation not to exceed five
					 years.
2. Programs achieving
					 accreditation issued by CoAEMSP or an equivalent organization approved by the
					 Board of Health shall apply to the Office of EMS for state accreditation. Full
					 accreditation will be issued for a period concurrent with that issued by the
					 CoAEMSP or other approved organization up to a maximum of five years.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1607 - Renewal of accreditation

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A.
					 Paramedic program applicants shall only be renewed by obtaining a valid
					 accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
					 Programs (CAAHEP), CoAEMSP or an equivalent organization approved by the Board
					 of Health.
B. Advanced EMT and
					 Intermediate, or EMT-Enhanced or EMT as optional tracks programs shall apply
					 for renewal of their program accreditation not less than 270 days before the
					 end of their current accreditation cycle. Reaccreditation will require
					 submitting a new application for accreditation and an updated institutional
					 self study. The institutional self study will be reviewed by a site review team
					 which will determine the program's performance and provide the commissioner
					 with a recommendation as to whether program accreditation should be renewed.
1. The commissioner will issue full
					 accreditation for a period of five years from the reaccreditation date if the
					 accreditation analysis determines that the training program is in full
					 compliance with the requirements for accreditation outlined in the Virginia EMS
					 regulations.
2. The commissioner
					 will issue provisional reaccreditation if the accreditation analysis and report
					 identifies deficiencies that are determined to be of concern but do not justify
					 prohibiting the program from starting and completing an initial training
					 program. Before starting any additional certification courses, the program site
					 shall receive full accreditation by correcting the deficiencies identified at
					 the reaccreditation date.
3. The
					 commissioner shall issue an accreditation denied status to the applicant if the
					 accreditation analysis identifies deficiencies that are determined to be
					 sufficient to prohibit the program from starting an initial training
					 program.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1609 - Accreditation of alternative locations and learning sites

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A. Accredited training programs in Virginia
					 shall contact the Board of Health for accreditation of alternative training
					 sites which differ from the site receiving initial accreditation.
B. Institutions that intend to operate entire
					 programs or parts of programs at a different location or learning site shall
					 prepare and submit on a form prescribed by the Board of Health for each
					 additional location.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1611 - Appeal of site accreditation application results

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Appeals by a program concerning the (i) denial of initial
						or renewal of accreditation or (ii) issuance of probationary accreditation
						shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the Office of EMS pursuant to
						§ 2.2-4019 of the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1613 - Accreditation of Paramedic programs

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A. Paramedic programs with state
					 accreditation shall be limited to one initial grant of state accreditation for
					 a five year period.
B. Renewal of
					 accreditation at the Paramedic level will be issued only upon verification of
					 accreditation issued by CoAEMSP, CAAHEP, or another approved equivalent
					 accreditation organization as specified in this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1615 - Equivalent accreditation of EMS programs

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A. The commissioner may issue an equivalent
					 accreditation to programs obtaining a valid accreditation from the CAAHEP,
					 CoAEMSP, or an equivalent organization approved by the Board of
					 Health.
B. As a condition for
					 equivalent accreditation, a representative from the Board of Health must be
					 included with each visit by the CoAEMSP or any other approved accreditation
					 organization.
1. Programs with equivalent
					 accreditation shall notify the Board of Health immediately upon receiving
					 notice about the following changes:
a.
					 Scheduling of site team visits to include:
(1)
					 Dates;
(2) Times; and
(3) The agenda or schedule of
					 events.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part III - EMS Education and Certification › Article 9 - Accreditation of EMS Programs › Section 12VAC5-31-1720 to 12VAC5-31-1790 - Reserved

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1800 - Requirement for EMS physician endorsement

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A physician wishing to serve as an EMS agency operational
					 medical director (OMD) or an EMS training program physician course director
					 (PCD) shall hold current endorsement as an EMS physician issued by the Office
					 of EMS.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1810 - Qualifications for EMS physician endorsement

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A physician seeking endorsement as an EMS physician shall
					 hold a current unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy issued
					 by the Virginia Board of Medicine. The applicant must submit documentation of
					 his qualifications for review on a form prescribed by the Office of EMS. The
					 documentation required shall present evidence of the following:
1. Board certification in emergency medicine
				  or that applicant is in the active application process for board certification
				  in emergency medicine issued by a national organization recognized by the
				  Office of EMS, or board certification in family practice, internal medicine, or
				  surgery or is in the active application process for board certification in
				  family practice, internal medicine, or surgery issued by a national
				  organization recognized by the Office of EMS. As an applicant under this
				  section, a physician must also submit documentation of successful course
				  completion or current certification in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS or present
				  documentation of equivalent education in cardiac care, trauma care, and
				  pediatric care completed within the past five years.
2. Completion of an EMS medical direction
				  program approved by the Office of EMS prior to submitting application for
				  consideration of endorsement as an EMS physician.
3. In the event that an EMS agency or
				  training program is located in a geographic area that does not have available a
				  physician meeting the requirements stated in subdivisions 1 or 2 of this
				  section, or if an EMS agency has a specific need for a physician meeting
				  specialized knowledge requirements (i.e., pediatrics, neonatology, etc.), then
				  an available physician may submit his qualifications to serve as an EMS
				  physician under these circumstances. An EMS physician endorsed under this
				  subsection by the Office of EMS is limited to service within the designated
				  geographic area or agency.
A physician seeking endorsement under this section must
					 provide documentation of successful course completion or current certification
					 in cardiac care, trauma care, and pediatric care or equivalent education such
					 as ACLS, ATLS and PALS completed within one year of endorsement. All or part of
					 this requirement may be waived if the Office of EMS determines this training is
					 not required due to the specialized nature of the EMS agency to be
					 served.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1820 - Application for EMS physician endorsement

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A. A physician seeking endorsement as an EMS
				  physician must make application on forms provided by the Office of
				  EMS.
B. The Office of EMS will
				  review the application and the enclosed documents and notify the physician in
				  writing of the status of his application within 30 days of receipt. Final
				  disposition of an application may be delayed pending further review by the EMS
				  Advisory Board Medical Direction Committee as applicable.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1830 - Conditional endorsement

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Physicians will be issued a conditional endorsement for a
					 period of one year pending the completion of the following requirements:
1. Upon verification of EMS medical direction
				  program attendance at one four-hour "Currents" session within the one-year
				  conditional endorsement, the Office of EMS will reissue endorsement with an
				  expiration date five years from the date of original issuance.
2. If the conditional EMS physician fails to
				  complete the required EMS medical direction program or the training pursuant to
				  12VAC5-31-1810 within the initial
				  one-year period, his endorsement will lapse.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1840 - Lapse of EMS physician endorsement

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A. If an EMS physician fails to reapply for
				  endorsement prior to expiration, the Office of EMS will notify the EMS
				  physician and any EMS agency or training course that the EMS physician is
				  associated with of the loss of endorsement. Any training programs already begun
				  may be completed under the direction of the involved EMS physician, but no
				  other programs may be started or announced.
B. Any EMS agency notified of the loss of
				  their OMD's EMS physician endorsement will be required to immediately obtain
				  the services of another endorsed EMS physician to serve as operational medical
				  director pursuant to Part II (12VAC5-31-300 et
				  seq.) of these regulations.
C. Upon
				  loss of EMS physician endorsement, a new endorsement may only be issued upon
				  completion of the application requirements of these regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1850 - Change in EMS physician contact information

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An EMS physician must report any changes of his name,
					 contact addresses and contact telephone numbers to the Office of EMS within 30
					 days.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1860 - Renewal of endorsement

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A.
				  Continued endorsement as an EMS physician requires submission of an application
				  for renewal to the Office of EMS before expiration of the five-year endorsement
				  period. Renewal of an EMS physician endorsement is based upon the physician's
				  continuing to meet and maintain the qualifications specified in
				  12VAC5-31-1810.
B. Completion of equivalent related
				  continuing education programs may be substituted for formal certification in
				  ACLS, ATLS and PALS for the purposes of endorsement renewal. Acceptance of
				  these continuing education hours is subject to approval by the Office of
				  EMS.
C. An EMS physician must also
				  attend a minimum of two "Currents" sessions as sponsored by OEMS within the
				  five-year endorsement period.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1870 - Service by an EMS physician

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A.
				  An endorsed EMS physician may serve within the limits of his endorsement as an
				  operational medical director (OMD) or as a physician course director (PCD), or
				  both.
B. The Office of EMS may
				  limit the number and type of agencies or training programs an EMS physician may
				  oversee in order to insure that appropriate medical direction and clinical
				  oversight is available.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1880 - Agreement to serve as an operational medical director

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A. An EMS physician may serve as the sole
				  operational medical director (OMD) or one of multiple OMDs required for
				  licensure of an EMS agency.
B. The
				  EMS physician shall enter into a written agreement to serve as OMD with the EMS
				  agency. This agreement shall at a minimum incorporate the specific
				  responsibilities and authority as defined in
				  12VAC5-31-590.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1900 - OMD and EMS agency conflict resolution

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A. In the event of an unresolved conflict
				  between the OMD and an EMS agency, the issues involved must be brought before
				  the medical direction committee of the regional EMS council or local EMS
				  resource for review and resolution.
B. When the EMS agency presents a significant
				  risk to public safety or health, the OMD must attempt to resolve the issues in
				  question. If a risk remains unresolved and presents an immediate threat to
				  public safety or health, the OMD shall contact the Office of EMS for
				  assistance.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1910 - Change of operational medical director

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A. An OMD choosing to resign must provide the
				  agency and the Office of EMS a minimum of 30 days written notice of intent.
				  When possible, the OMD should assist the agency in securing a successor for
				  this position.
B. An agency
				  choosing to secure the services of another OMD must provide a minimum of 30
				  days advance written notice of intent to the current OMD and the Office of
				  EMS.
C. When extenuating
				  circumstances require an immediate change of an agency's OMD (e.g., death,
				  critical illness, etc.), the Office of EMS must be notified by the OMD within
				  one business day so that a qualified replacement may be approved. In the event
				  that the OMD is not capable of making this notification, the EMS agency will be
				  responsible for compliance with this requirement. Under these extenuating
				  circumstances, the Office of EMS may authorize the EMS agency to continue its
				  operations pending the approval of a permanent or temporary replacement
				  OMD.
D. When temporary
				  circumstances make an agency's OMD unavailable to serve for a period not
				  expected to exceed one year (e.g., military commitment, unexpected clinical
				  conflict, etc.), the OMD must notify the Office of EMS within 10 business days
				  so that a qualified interim replacement may be approved. Any circumstances that
				  make an agency's OMD unavailable to serve for a period expected to exceed
				  one-year will require a change in the agency OMD as required by this
				  section.
E. The Office of EMS may
				  delay implementation of a change in an EMS agency's OMD pending the completion
				  of any investigation of an unresolved conflict or possible violation of these
				  regulations or the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1920 - Responsibilities of physician course directors

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A. Every basic or advanced life support
				  training program and course requesting the award of certification or "Required"
				  (Category 1) continuing education (CE) credits must have a minimum of one
				  physician course director (PCD) who is a licensed physician holding endorsement
				  as an EMS physician from the Office of EMS.
B. The PCD will have the following
				  responsibilities as they relate to the selection and training of basic and
				  advanced life support personnel:
1. The PCD
				  must verify that all students accepted into the course of training meet state,
				  regional, and local prerequisites for certification.
2. The PCD must confirm that all instructors
				  for the course are certified at or above the level being instructed or have
				  expertise in the particular subject being taught.
3. The PCD must regularly monitor and confirm
				  that the training program adheres to the following criteria:
a. Satisfaction of the minimum objectives
				  prescribed in the Office of EMS-approved training curriculum for the course of
				  instruction. Upon presentation of an individual's "Virginia EMS Certification
				  Application" for the PCD's signature by the course coordinator (ALS
				  Coordinator) of an advanced life support training program, the PCD should
				  confirm the student's successful completion of the course including their
				  assessed competency to perform all required skills;
b. Continuing education programs are based
				  upon the objectives prescribed in the Office of EMS approved recertification
				  curriculum;
c. Consistency is
				  maintained with local medical direction protocols and guidelines;
d. Consistency is maintained with any other
				  local guidelines established by the regional EMS council or local EMS resource;
				  and
e. Any additional requirements
				  imposed for programs conducted for a single EMS agency or other organization
				  must comply with the minimum guidelines defined in subdivisions 3 a through d
				  of this subsection.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1930 - Compliance with training regulations

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A. The PCD must verify that the course
				  coordinator and all instructors are aware that possession or distribution of
				  study guides or other written materials obtained through reconstruction of any
				  state or national registry of EMTs certification examination is not
				  permitted.
B. Where violations of
				  this section or any part of these regulations are suspected of any PCD, the
				  Office of EMS may suspend the instruction of any ongoing courses, withhold
				  issuance of certifications, or suspend certifications issued to the course's
				  students, instructors, or the course coordinator until an investigation is
				  concluded.
Investigations resulting in a finding of a violation of
					 these regulations by a PCD may result in an enforcement action. The Office of
					 EMS may report the results of any investigation to the State Board of Medicine
					 for further review and action as deemed necessary.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1940 - Physician course director responsibility to students

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A. PCD/student relationship. The PCD shall
				  assure that students are made aware of the PCD's responsibilities for the
				  course, and of how to contact and if possible meet the PCD during the first
				  lessons of any certification course.
B. Hospital-based experiences and field
				  internships. The PCD shall provide clinical oversight and operational authority
				  for the field practice of students enrolled in an approved EMS certification
				  training program while the students are participating in clinical and field
				  internship training. During these training programs the enrolled students may
				  perform the clinical skills and functions of EMS personnel who are certified at
				  the level of the course of instruction when:
1. The students are caring for patients in
				  the affiliated hospitals or other healthcare-related facilities approved by the
				  PCD, provided that the related didactic subject matter and practical skills
				  laboratory have been completed and the students are under the direct
				  supervision of a preceptor who is a physician, physician's assistant, nurse
				  practitioner, registered nurse or an EMS provider certified at or above the
				  level of the training program. All preceptors must be approved by the
				  affiliated hospital or facility.
2.
				  The students are caring for patients during a required course field internship
				  program with a licensed EMS agency approved by the PCD, provided that the
				  related didactic subject matter and practical skills laboratory have been
				  completed and the students are under the direct supervision of and accompanied
				  by an EMS provider certified at or above the level of the training program, or
				  under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
Nothing in this subsection removes the obligation of the
					 supervising hospital, facility or licensed EMS agency for ultimate
					 responsibility for provision of appropriate patient care by students
					 participating in clinical or internship training.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part IV - EMS Physician Regulations › Section 12VAC5-31-1950 - Physician endorsement exemptions

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A. Endorsement as an EMS physician will be
				  initially issued to each licensed physician currently recorded as having
				  previously been endorsed to serve as an operational medical director by the
				  Office of EMS. Issuance of an EMS physician endorsement will be subject to
				  renewal pursuant to
				  12VAC5-31-1860.
B. EMS physicians initially endorsed through
				  the "grandfather" clause who fail to request renewal before expiration will be
				  subject to compliance with the full provisions of
				  12VAC5-31-1810 in order to regain
				  endorsement as an EMS physician.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2300 - Purpose of designated regional EMS councils

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For the purposes of these regulations regional EMS councils
					 shall be designated by the Board of Health, adhere to policy direction
					 established by the Office of EMS and carry out the development and
					 implementation of an efficient and effective statewide regional EMS
					 system.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2310 - Provision of regional EMS council services within Virginia and compliance with these regulations

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An organization or person providing designated regional EMS
					 council services within Virginia must comply with these regulations, the
					 applicable regulations of other state agencies, the Code of Virginia and the
					 United States Code. The Office of EMS will publish the Virginia Regional EMS
					 Council Designation Manual, a document that describes and provides guidance on
					 how to comply with these regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2320 - Requirement for regional EMS council designation

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Any organization or person establishing, operating,
					 maintaining, advertising or representing itself or any services as a designated
					 regional EMS council must have a valid designation issued by the Board of
					 Health.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2330 - Designation of a regional EMS council

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A. The Board of Health will designate a
				  regional EMS council that satisfies the representation requirements in these
				  regulations.
B. The designation of
				  a regional EMS council will be based on:
1.
				  The "Regional EMS Council Designation Manual" application process.
a. Completed application. Submitted
				  applications missing any information requested will be considered incomplete
				  and will not be processed for designation;
b. Completed Regional EMS Council
				  Self-Assessment Checklist; comply with all indicated standards consistent with
				  these regulations;
c. Current
				  roster of the membership of the applicant organization's board of directors.
				  The roster needs to show all members of the board of directors for the
				  applicant, their addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and the
				  constituency they represent;
d.
				  Current approved bylaws. A copy of the most recently approved bylaws complete
				  with adoption date;
e. Scope of
				  services. This shall include data and information that demonstrates the
				  qualifications of the applicant to plan, initiate, expand or improve the
				  regional EMS delivery system;
f.
				  Budget. A proposed budget for the first year of designation must illustrate
				  costs associated with the applicant's proposed operations and programs as a
				  designated regional EMS council;
g.
				  EMS involvement. Documentation demonstrating how the applicant organization
				  interacts with EMS agencies and personnel;
h. Policies and guidelines. Up-to-date
				  policies and guidelines covering all aspects of the applicant's regional EMS
				  councils operations, must show revision date of all changes made and be
				  consistent with these regulations;
i. Directory of localities, hospitals and EMS
				  agencies. A comprehensive directory of the localities, hospitals and EMS
				  agencies the applicant organization will be serving.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2340 - Application process for designation

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A. An applicant for regional EMS council
				  designation shall file a written application specified by the Office of
				  EMS.
B. If the applicant is a
				  company or corporation as defined in § 12.1-1 of the Code of Virginia it
				  must clearly disclose the identity of its owners, officers and
				  directors.
C. An applicant must
				  provide information on any previous record of performance in the provision of
				  related EMS services or any other related licensure, registration,
				  certification or endorsement within or outside Virginia.
D. Completed application packages must be
				  received in the Office of EMS no later than October 1 to be considered for
				  designation commencing July 1 of the following year.
E. The application and preliminary review
				  process is to be completed prior to a site review visit.
F. The Office of EMS may use whatever means
				  of investigation necessary to verify any or all information contained in the
				  application.
G. If the applicant
				  organization does not comply with the required standards for designation as a
				  regional EMS council, the agent of the applicant organization will be notified
				  of the deficiencies by the Office of EMS.
H. If the applicant organization complies
				  with the required standards, the agent of the applicant organization will be
				  notified and arrangements will be made for a site visit by a review team as
				  designated by the Office of EMS.
I.
				  The Office of EMS will conduct a site review of the applicant.
J. The applicant organization will receive
				  the written report of the visiting team reviewing its findings and
				  recommendations in accordance with the criteria.
K. If a deficiency is reported, the Office of
				  EMS may order the designated regional EMS council to correct the deficiency by
				  issuing a written correction order.
L. If a deficiency requires a revisit by a
				  site review team, a fee commensurate with direct costs will be paid by the
				  applicant.
M. The site review
				  process will be completed prior to the Office of EMS forwarding a
				  recommendation for designation or denial to the Board of Health.
N. The Office of EMS will then forward a
				  recommendation for designation or denial to the Board of Health.
O. Acting upon the favorable recommendation
				  of the site review team and the Office of EMS, the Board of Health may
				  designate the applicant organization as a regional EMS council.
P. The Office of EMS may schedule unannounced
				  site visits at its discretion.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2350 - Inspection

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An applicant agency and all places of operation shall be
					 subject to inspection by the Office of EMS for compliance with these
					 regulations. The inspection may include any or all of the following:
1. All fixed places of operations, including
				  all offices and training facilities;
2. All applicable records maintained by the
				  applicant agency; and
3. All
				  vehicles and required equipment used by the applicant agency.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2360 - Designation approval

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A. The
				  Office of EMS will review and make recommendations to the Board of Health
				  determining whether an applicant is qualified for designation based upon the
				  applicant meeting the requirements of these regulations.
B. The Board of Health will make the final
				  determination on regional EMS designation.
C. The designated regional EMS council or
				  applicant has the right to appeal any decision or order of the Board of Health
				  regarding approval or denial of regional EMS designation in accordance with the
				  Virginia Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of
				  Virginia).
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2370 - Designation periods

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The designation is for a period of three years, effective
					 July 1, after completion of the designation process.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2380 - Regional EMS councils requesting undesignation

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Regional EMS councils desiring to become undesignated by
					 the Board of Health must provide the Office of EMS a minimum of 30 days written
					 notice of intent. Upon review the Office of EMS will forward the request to the
					 Board of Health with its recommendation. Only the Board of Health can grant or
					 remove regional EMS council designation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2390 - Powers and procedures of regulations not exclusive

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The Board of Health reserves the right to authorize any
					 procedure for the enforcement of these regulations that is not inconsistent
					 with the provisions set forth herein or the provisions of §§ 32.1-27
					 and 32.1-111.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2400 - Exceptions

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Exceptions to any provision of these regulations are
					 specified as part of the regulation concerned. Any deviation not specified in
					 these regulations is not allowed except by variance or
					 exemption.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2410 - Variances

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A. The commissioner
				  is authorized to grant variances for any part or all of these regulations in
				  accordance with the procedures set forth herein. A variance permits temporary
				  specified exceptions to these regulations. A designated regional EMS council
				  may file a written request for a variance with the Office of EMS on specified
				  forms.
1. The written variance request must
				  be submitted for review and recommendations to the governing body of all
				  localities in the service delivery area of the applicant or the designated
				  regional EMS council prior to submission to the Office of EMS.
2. Issuance of a variance does not obligate
				  localities to allow the conditions of such variance if they conflict with local
				  ordinances or regulations.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2420 - Issuance of a variance

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A request for a variance may be approved and issued by the
					 commissioner provided all of the following conditions are met:
1. The information contained in the request
				  is complete and correct;
2. The
				  regional EMS council concerned is designated by the Board of Health;
3. The Office of EMS determines the need for
				  such a variance is genuine, and extenuating circumstances exist;
4. The Office of EMS determines that issuance
				  of such a variance would be in the public interest and would not present any
				  risk to, or threaten or endanger the public health, safety or
				  welfare;
5. The Office of EMS will
				  consider the recommendation of the governing body provided all of the above
				  conditions are met; and
6. The
				  agent of the designated regional EMS council making the request will be
				  notified in writing of the approval and issuance within 30 days of receipt of
				  the request unless the request is awaiting approval or disapproval of a
				  designation. In such case, notice will be given within 30 days of the issuance
				  of the designation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2430 - Content of variance

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A variance shall include but not be limited to the
					 following information:
1. The name of
				  the designated regional EMS council to which the variance applies;
2. The expiration date of the
				  variance;
3. The provision of the
				  regulations that is to be varied and the type of variations authorized;
				  and
4. Any special conditions that
				  may apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2440 - Conditions of variance

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A variance shall be issued and remain valid with the
					 following conditions:
1. A variance
				  will be valid for a period not to exceed one year unless and until terminated
				  by the commissioner;
2. A variance
				  is neither transferable nor renewable under any circumstances.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2450 - Termination of variance

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A. The
				  commissioner may terminate a variance at any time based upon any of the
				  following:
1. Violations of any of the
				  conditions of the variance;
2.
				  Falsification of any information;
3. Suspension or revocation of the
				  designation; and
4. A determination
				  by the Office of EMS that continuation of the variance would present a risk to
				  or threaten or endanger the public health, safety or welfare.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2460 - Denial of a variance

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A request for a variance will be denied by the commissioner
					 if any of the conditions of
					 12VAC5-31-2430 fail to be
					 met.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2470 - Exemptions

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A. The Board of
				  Health is authorized to grant exemptions from any part or all of these
				  regulations in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. An exemption
				  permits specified or total exceptions to these regulations for an indefinite
				  period.
B. A designated regional
				  EMS council may file a written request for an exemption with the Office of EMS
				  on specified forms.
1. The written exemption
				  request must be submitted for review and recommendations to the governing body
				  of all localities in the service delivery area of the applicant or the
				  designated regional EMS council prior to submission to the Office of
				  EMS.
2. The written exemption
				  request must be submitted to the Office of EMS a minimum of 30 days before the
				  scheduled review by the governing bodies. At the time of submission, the
				  applicant or designated regional EMS council must provide the Office of EMS
				  with the date, time and location of the scheduled review by the governing
				  bodies.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 31 - VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATIONS › Part VII - Designated Regional EMS Councils › Section 12VAC5-31-2480 - Public notice of request for exemption

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Upon receipt of a request for an exemption, the Office of
					 EMS will cause notice of such request to be published in a newspaper of general
					 circulation in the area wherein the service delivery area of the applicant or
					 designated regional EMS council making the request and in other major
					 newspapers of general circulation in major regions of the Commonwealth. The
					 cost of such public notices will be borne by the applicant or designated
					 regional EMS council making the request.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-111.4, and 32.1-111.11 of the
						Code of Virginia.