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Utah Code Title 26. Utah Health Code § 26-8a-210. Regional Emergency Medical Services Liaisons--Qualifications--Duties

Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Liaison” means a regional emergency medical services liaison hired under this section.

(b) “Rural county” means a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class.

(2) The department shall hire five individuals to serve as regional emergency medical services liaisons to:

(a) serve the needs of rural counties in providing emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter;

(b) act as a liaison between the department and individuals or entities responsible for emergency medical services in rural counties, including:

(i) emergency medical services providers;

(ii) local officials;  and

(iii) local health departments or agencies;

(c) provide support and training to emergency medical services providers in rural counties;

(d) assist rural counties in utilizing state and federal grant programs for financing emergency medical services;  and

(e) serve as emergency medical service personnel to assist licensed providers with ambulance staffing needs within rural counties.

(3) Each liaison hired under Subsection (2):

(a) shall reside in a rural county;  and

(b) shall be licensed as:

(i) an advanced emergency medical technician as defined in Section 26-8c-102;  or

(ii) a paramedic as defined in Section 26-8c-102.

(4) The department shall provide each liaison with a vehicle and other equipment in accordance with rules established by the department.

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