House of Representatives

HB 2480

emergency medical services providers; discipline

Sponsors: Representative Gerard

X	Committee on Health
	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

House Bill 2480 allows emergency medical services providers to discipline their employees.

Provisions

· Permits an ambulance service or emergency medical services provider to investigate and discipline employees if the service has:

· A separate staff that conducts investigations.

· Counseling programs for employees.

· Policies regarding drug testing.

· A performance review system.

· Monitoring policies for those who are suspected of or who have been convicted of substance abuse.

· Stipulates that the following must be reported to the medical director of emergency medical services:

· All allegations.

· Temporary certification status of employee during investigation or rehabilitation.

· Outcome of the investigation and determination of the employee’s certification status.

· Adds a definition for emergency medical services provider.

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· 44th Legislature Analyst Initials _______

· Second Regular Session February 1, 2000

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