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(A) A person issued a certificate to practice shall provide professional services that conform to minimal standards of care for the person’s certification level under similar circumstances.
(B) When providing professional services, a person issued a certificate to practice shall exhibit respect for the medical needs and personal values of EMS patients and other certificate to practice holders, medical, or health care practitioners.
(C) A person issued a certificate to practice shall not discriminate in the provision of EMS on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
(D) A person issued a certificate to practice shall provide medically appropriate evaluation, treatment, and disposition of each EMS patient in accordance with Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code, Chapters 4765-1 to 4765-19 of the Administrative Code, and the medical protocols of the EMS organization by which the person is employed or with which the person is affiliated.
(E) A person issued a certificate to practice shall not perform any services that exceed the scope of the person’s certificate to practice set forth in Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-1 to 4765-19 of the Administrative Code.
(F) A person issued a certificate to practice shall not misrepresent the person’s professional qualifications or credentials.
(G) A person issued a certificate to practice shall report to the division any knowledge of a violation of Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code or Chapters 4765-1 to 4765-19 of the Administrative Code.
(H) A person issued a certificate to practice shall consistently demonstrate a standard of knowledge and competency that meets or exceeds the minimal level required under the person’s certificate to practice.
(I) A person issued a certificate to practice shall accurately document, and at the request of the division report, all approved continuing education programs the certificate holder completes in accordance with Chapter 4765-19 of the Administrative Code and within the time parameters set forth by the division.
(J) Except as otherwise required by law, a person issued a certificate to practice shall maintain the confidentiality of patient information consistent with state and federal law.
(K) A person issued a certificate to practice shall not release or provide a medical report or any supporting documentation, or otherwise disclose the contents of a medical report to anyone other than those authorized by law to receive them.
(L) A person issued a certificate to practice shall not knowingly turn over the care of a patient or delegate EMS functions to a person who lacks the certification and training to provide the appropriate level of care.
(M) A person issued a certificate to practice shall, within fourteen days of the final sentencing of any criminal offense, provide written notification to the division of such offense. A person issued a certificate to practice shall, within sixty days of the final sentencing of any criminal offense, provide the division a certified copy of the judgment entry from the court in which the conviction occurred, a certified copy of the police or law enforcement agency report, if applicable, and a bureau of criminal identification and investigation (BCI&I) civilian background check.
(N) A person issued a certificate to practice who is a witness to any violation of Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code or Chapters 4765-1 to 4765-19 of the Administrative Code shall cooperate fully with any investigation conducted by the division.
(O) A person issued a certificate to practice shall not engage in the illegal use or illegal acquisition of controlled substances, alcohol, or other habit-forming drugs or chemical substances while on duty as a first responder or EMT.
(P) A person issued a certificate to practice shall not commit fraud or material deception in applying for or obtaining a certificate issued under Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code.
Effective: 02/13/2006
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 11/17/2005 and 02/13/2011
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.11
Rule Amplifies: 4765.30
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/96, 2/22/99, 3/23/03