New sanitation rules for ambulances will be required under a law that also updates emergency medical service definitions to conform to federal terms.
Ambulances will need to be equipped with a two-way radio that is programmed and operating according to the statewide radio board. Procedures for periodic equipment testing must be developed and used equipment must be kept in a container until disposed of or recycled for reuse.
The Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board will have more detailed dates for those wishing to register as an emergency medical responder. The board will also have more power to suspend, deny or revoke a responder’s registration, including if the person violates controlled substance laws; engages in sexual behavior, including verbally, with a patient; and if the responder engages in other unprofessional conduct. Similar rules will apply to paramedics.
In addition to current requirements, emergency medical technician instructors will be required to complete eight hours of continuing education every two years.
Rep. Duane Quam (R-Byron) and Sen. Gretchen Hoffman (R-Vergas) sponsor the law, which was signed April 18 by Gov. Mark Dayton. It has various effective dates.
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SF1876 /CH193
A positive balance
Omnibus health care law focuses on reform, restoring cuts and delaying pending cuts
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Published 5/25/2012
Looking out for children and families
Law offers new safe haven option for newborns; addresses adoption and child safety
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Caring for those who care for others
Omnibus health and human services bill remains a moving target
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Published 3/30/2012
Nursing home funding models
Should residents who can afford to, pay more?
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Published 3/23/2012
Minnesota Index: Smoking in the state
Facts and statistics on tobacco use in Minnesota
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Published 3/16/2012
Reform measures draw support
Health and human services reductions draw sharp DFL rebuke
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Published 8/11/2011
Delivery of health and human services
Governor says proposal puts too many people in health care jeopardy
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Published 7/15/2011
Surgical precision
HHS budget — end-of-session sticking point
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Published 5/20/2011
Advocating for patients and constituents
Nurses as legislators add their perspective to health care issues
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Published 5/13/2011
Aiming for reform
House approves omnibus health and human services finance bill
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Published 4/8/2011
Omnibus game and fish bill approved
Deer hunting, two-line fishing provisions push people’s buttons
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Published 4/8/2011
Care for underserved communities
Community paramedic program is a ‘first of its kind’ proponents say
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Published 4/8/2011
A hand up in climb out of poverty
Bipartisan initiative looks to fund expansion of ‘Circles of Support’ program
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Published 4/1/2011
Feature: A healthier Minnesota
Long-term savings the goal of statewide improvement plan
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Published 2/4/2011
At Issue: No access for all
Report says more oversight needed of state-funded non-emergency transportation
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Published 2/4/2011