Section 163-15-3 - Regional Medical Director1. Each region shall have one (1) Regional Medical Director, who shall be a Maine licensed physician affiliated with a hospital within the region they serve.2.AppointmentA. Upon appointment by the region, the qualifications and experience of the licensed physician will be submitted to the Board. The Board, in consultation with the Medical Direction and Practices Board, shall vote to confirm the appointment.3.DutiesA. A Regional Medical Director shall serve as a point of contact, coordination, and advice for Service-Level Medical Directors. A Regional Medical Director may, at their discretion, serve as a Service-Level Medical Director.B. Attend 75% of Regional Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee Meetings.C. Serve as the regional representative to the Medical Direction and Practices Board, maintaining compliance with that board's bylaws.D. Will refer, as appropriate, cases to the Office of EMS for investigation, and after adjudication by the Board of EMS, will serve as a coordinator for referred matters. A Regional Medical Director may not be referred a matter that involves a Maine-EMS licensed entity for which they serve as a Service-Level Medical Director; the matter should be directed to the Associate Regional Medical Director, or if one isn't available, a Regional Medical Director in another Region.4.Delegation of DutiesA. The Regional Medical Director may delegate in writing to other licensed physicians the responsibilities of their position. This written delegation must be submitted to the Office of EMS prior to the delegation's effect.B. The Regional Medical Director may not delegate their representation on the Medical Direction and Practices Board.16-163 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 3