Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-910 - Inspections and Investigations (Authorized by A.R.S. Sections 36-2204, 36-2212, 36-2232, 36-2241, 36-2245)

A. The Department may conduct an inspection of a ground ambulance service, which may include the ground ambulance service's premises, records, and equipment, and each ground ambulance vehicle operated or to be operated by the ground ambulance service.

B. If the Department receives written or verbal information alleging a violation of this Article; Article 2, 10, or 11 of this Chapter; or A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1, the Department may conduct an investigation.

1. The Department may conduct an inspection as part of an investigation.

2. A certificate holder shall allow the Department to inspect the ground ambulance service's premises, records, and equipment, and each ground ambulance vehicle and to interview personnel as part of an investigation.

C. When an application for a certificate of necessity for a ground ambulance service is submitted along with a transfer request due to a change of ownership, the Department shall determine whether an inspection is necessary based upon the potential impact to public health, safety, and welfare.

D. The Department shall conduct each inspection in compliance with A.R.S. § 41-1009.

E. If the Department determines that a ground ambulance service is not in compliance with the requirements in this Article; Article 2, 10, or 11 of this Chapter; or A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1, the Department may:

1. Take an enforcement action as described in R9-25-911; or

2. As part of a stipulated agreement under A.R.S. § 36-2245(I), require that the ground ambulance service submit to the Department, within 30 days after written notice from the Department, a corrective action plan acceptable to the Department to address issues of compliance that do not directly affect the health or safety of a patient that:

a. Describes how each identified instance of noncompliance will be corrected and reoccurrence prevented;

b. Includes a date for correcting each instance of noncompliance that is appropriate to the actions necessary to correct the instance of noncompliance;

c. Includes the signature of the individual acting for the certificate holder according to R9-25-102 and date signed; and

d. If noncompliance is associated with medical direction, EMCT skills or performance, or other issues related to compliance with Article 2 or Article 5 of this Chapter, includes the dated signature of the administrative medical director.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-910

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1098, effective February 13, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). New Section made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 581, effective 3/7/2024.