Maine EMS is accepting comments on proposed changes to Chapter 19, Community Paramedicine. Comments will be accepted from August 28, 2024 through 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2024
See below for details on how to submit comments, and copies of documents.
AGENCY: Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE:
Chapter 19: Community Paramedicine
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is seeking to repeal and replace Chapter 19 of its rules, Community Paramedicine, to provide licensure requirements for both services and personnel providing Community Paramedicine Services within the State of Maine. This rule also outlines a process for providers currently practicing Community Paramedicine in the State to receive conditional licensure at the personnel level and licensing at the service level to ensure continuity of care. Those agencies and personnel looking to establish services have clear guidelines inclusive of scope of practice, formulary, and education standards to receive licenses at three levels: community paramedicine-affiliate, community paramedicine-technician, and community paramedic. This rule will support in providing standardized practice throughout the state of Maine, ensuring the same quality of care for all patients regardless of location.
PUBLIC HEARING: No hearings are set for this rulemaking. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2024. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27th, 2024. Interested parties may submit comments to Maine EMS in the following manner(s):
- Navigating to https://www.maine.gov/ems and filling out our “Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission” form. (Preferred)
- By email to: rulemaking.maineems@maine.gov
- In writing: Address comments to Maine Emergency Medical Services, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 – Phone
207-287-3659 – TTY
207-287-6251 – Fax
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Contact Person is the Same.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): The Emergency Medical Services Board does not anticipate any specific financial impact on municipalities or counties, other than those municipalities or counties that own/operate an agency engaging in community paramedicine services, which would have to account for the cost of compliance with the Maine Background Check Center for its personnel.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 32 M.R.S. §§ 84(1) & (4).
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/ems/
EMAIL FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
Public Comments can be submitted at the following link: Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission
Chapter 19: Proposed Rule (PDF)
Scope of Practice Incorporated by reference in proposed rule (PDF)
Formulary Incorporated by reference in proposed rule (PDF)
Educational Standards incorporated by reference in proposed rule (PDF)