Utah Admin. Code R911-3-8 - Ground Ambulance or Paramedic Service Provider Aid Agreements

(1) The department and the surrounding ambulance providers expect each licensed ground ambulance provider to provide mutual aid support for adjoined geographical service areas. Mutual aid support means that a licensed ground ambulance provider may be called upon to provide assistance during times of unusual demand. The licensed ground ambulance provider shall submit exceptions for the mutual aid expectation as part of a license application.

(2) Other types of aid agreements shall be in writing, signed by both parties, and detail the:

(a) purpose of the agreement;

(b) type of assistance required;

(c) circumstances under which the assistance would be given; and

(d) duration of the agreement.

(3) The parties shall provide a copy of any aid agreement except for mutual aid support to the department and to the designated emergency medical dispatch center that dispatch the licensed ground ambulance providers.

(4) When mutual aid support is given the licensed ground ambulance provider rendering support will be responsible for the following, unless otherwise stated in writing, and approved by the department before the event:

(a) billing or other financial reimbursements;

(b) liability for EMS operations related to staff and patient care; and

(c) patient care protocols for licensure level.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R911-3-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/1/2024