Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 9812 – Suspension, revocation and other penalties
(a) For purpose of the public health, safety and welfare, and notwithstanding any other statute or provision of law, the Administrator may recommend to a county or the Board that any of the following penalties, singly or in combination, be imposed:
(1) That a letter of reprimand be issued;
(2) That a paramedic be placed on probationary status with limited responsibilities and be required to:
a. Regularly report to the county upon the matters which are the basis of the probation;
b. Limit all paramedical activities to those areas specifically recommended by the Administrator; and/or
c. Take either remedial or continuing education until the required degree of skill has been attained in those areas which are the basis of the probation;
(3) That a paramedic’s certification be suspended; or
(4) That a paramedic’s certification be revoked.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 9812
- Administrator: shall mean the program chief of the paramedic services responsible for advanced life support and the administration of the Delaware Paramedic Services Act;
(2) "Advanced life support" (ALS) shall have the same definition as is set forth in Chapter 97 of this title;
(3) "Basic life support" (BLS) shall have the same definition as is set forth in Chapter 97 of this title;
(4) "Board" shall mean the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline;
(5) "Certification" means original certification as a paramedic by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 9802
- Certification: means original certification as a paramedic by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 9802
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(b) No penalties shall be imposed upon a paramedic’s certification without provisions for a hearing. Hearings shall be established in accordance with the provisions of the Medical Practices Act, Chapter 17 of Title 24.
(c), (d)?[Repealed.]