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Rule Making Liaison Chapter 27: Implementation of EMS Sustainability Program Rules Comment Period was open through October 15, 2024. Comments are now closed and being reviewed by the Rules Committee and Maine EMS Board

AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 27: Implementation of EMS Sustainability Program
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P253
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is proposing a new rule to implement the sustainability program created by P.L. 2023, c. 412, Pt. GGGGG, Sec. 1, setting forth the application, allocation, and award process for $19,308,000.00, allocating funds to entities eligible under the rule including Transporting Ambulance Services, Non-transporting Ambulance Services, business entities designated as Regional Councils, and Maine EMS-authorized Training Centers.

PUBLIC HEARING (if any):

At their regular meeting on September 4, 2024, the Emergency Medical Services Board voted to hold public hearings on this rule proposal.
•  Region One: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME, 04002, at 6:00 P.M., on October 3, 2024.
•  Region Two: Department of Public Safety, Champlain Conference Room, 45 Commerce Dr, Augusta, ME, 04330 at 6:00 P.M. on October 4th, 2024.
•  Region Three: Eastern Maine Community College, Room 104, Public Safety Building, 354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME, 04401 at 6:00 P.M. on October 2nd, 2024.
•  Region Four: AR Gould Hospital, McCain Room A, 140 Academy St, Presque Isle, ME, 04769, at 6:00 P.M. on October 3rd, 2024.

COMMENT DEADLINE: The comment deadline has been extended from September 21, 2024, to October 15, 2024. Comments may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on October 15th, 2024.

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;
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Contact Person is the Same.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): Maine EMS does not anticipate any costs to Municipalities or Counties for compliance with the rule.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 32 M.R.S. Sec. 84(1)(A), 32 M.R.S. Sec. 98(4).
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different): None
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/ems/
EMAIL FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: jason.j.cooney@maine.gov

Chapter 27: Implementation of the EMS Sustainability Program - Proposed (PDF) (8/21/24)

 

Rule Making for Chapter 19, Community Paramedicine.  Comments were accepted from August 28, 2024 through Friday, September 27, 2024.  Comments are now closed and being reviewed by the Rules Committee and Maine EMS Board

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. 

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

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)

Maine EMS System Assessments

Functional Job Descriptions

Maine EMS Licensed Services

Other Resources