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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3395 with State of California, Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct Emergency Medical Technician disciplinary hearings upon request, in the amount of $55,000, for the term of 5 years from January 6, 2019 through December 31, 2023; and
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with State of California, Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings for these specialized services available only through the State, in accordance with Government Code Section 27727; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or their designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3395, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General Fund with reimbursement through State Emergency Medical Services Authority
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
California Assembly Bill 2917 (Torrico, Chapter 274, Statutes of 2008) added requirements on State Emergency Medical Services Authority (“EMSA”) including a modification in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) disciplinary regulations to replace the Investigative Review Panel with Government Code Section 11500 et seq. (aka "Administrative Procedures Act") for due process in the event an EMT challenges disciplinary action imposed by the State or local EMS Director.
California Health and Safety Code Section 1798.200 provides that the EMSA Director and/or the local EMS Agency Medical Director, working with the EMSA, may conduct investigations as necessary and take disciplinary action against an EMT-I or EMT-II. In the event the accusation cannot be resolved, the EMT may file a notice of defense and the case is brought before an administrat...
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