Kentucky Statutes 311A.035 – Functions of chapter to be carried out by board
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The board shall carry out the functions of this chapter, including but not limited to:
(1) Establishing minimum data reporting requirements, including requirements specifically related to emergency medical services and trauma care of children, for ambulance providers and collection and analysis of data related to the provision of emergency medical services;
(2) Maintaining the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program with federal funds so designated plus any additional funds that may be appropriated by the General Assembly, or any other funds that may become available to the board, including gifts, grants, or other sources;
(3) Developing a statewide plan for the implementation of emergency medical services systems within the Commonwealth of Kentucky that specifically addresses the unique needs of rural areas;
(4) Applying for, receiving, and disposing of federal, state, or private funds by grant, appropriation, donation, or otherwise for emergency medical services programs, personnel, and equipment; and
(5) Developing, monitoring, and encouraging other projects and programs that may be of benefit to emergency medical services in the Commonwealth.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
2002 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2002.
(1) Establishing minimum data reporting requirements, including requirements specifically related to emergency medical services and trauma care of children, for ambulance providers and collection and analysis of data related to the provision of emergency medical services;
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 311A.035
- Ambulance: means a vehicle which has been inspected and approved by the board, including a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, except vehicles or aircraft operated by the United States government, that are specially designed, constructed, or have been modified or equipped with the intent of using the same, for the purpose of transporting any individual who is sick, injured, or otherwise incapacitated who may require immediate stabilization or continued medical response and intervention during transit or upon arrival at the patient's destination to safeguard the patient's life or physical well-being. See Kentucky Statutes 311A.010
- Board: means the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. See Kentucky Statutes 311A.010
- Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Trauma: means a single or multisystem life-threatening or limb-threatening injury requiring immediate medical or surgical intervention or treatment to prevent death or permanent disability. See Kentucky Statutes 311A.010
(2) Maintaining the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program with federal funds so designated plus any additional funds that may be appropriated by the General Assembly, or any other funds that may become available to the board, including gifts, grants, or other sources;
(3) Developing a statewide plan for the implementation of emergency medical services systems within the Commonwealth of Kentucky that specifically addresses the unique needs of rural areas;
(4) Applying for, receiving, and disposing of federal, state, or private funds by grant, appropriation, donation, or otherwise for emergency medical services programs, personnel, and equipment; and
(5) Developing, monitoring, and encouraging other projects and programs that may be of benefit to emergency medical services in the Commonwealth.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
2002 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2002.