Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Emergency Medical Operations
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64J-1.004: Medical Direction
64J-1.014: Records and Reports
64J-1.020: Training Programs
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule workshop is to develop language to provide clarification on the application process for EMS training centers, medical director participation, documentation needed for site reviews, training center equipment lists, hours needed for field and internship, Department of Education frameworks, review the 1998 National Standard Curriculum for paramedic clinical rotation requirements, review CoAEMSP standards, and modify certificate of approval for training center programs.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Student records, medical records, records of participation, training requirements, emergency medical services (EMS) training center approval process, medical director participation, and EMS equipment lists for training centers.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 401.35 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 401.27(2), 401.2701 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. Petersburg College, Health Education Center Auditorium, 7200 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781; Provost Office Phone (721)341-3664
Please reference the Legislation and Rules web page at the Bureau of EMS website listed below to check availability of a conference line for the workshop.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Alexander Macy, (850)245-4440, ext. *2735 or by email at alexander_macy@doh.state.fl.us. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: The preliminary draft is available at the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS Legislation and Rules web page at the bureau’s website: http://www.fl-ems.com. For additional information or inquiries regarding this workshop please contact: Rebecca Cash at (850)245-4440 ext. *2725 or by email at Rebecca_Cash@doh.state.fl.us

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.