Section R911-3-6 - Cost, Quality, and Access Goals for Ground Ambulance Providers(1) A local government shall establish emergency medical service goals.(2) The local government emergency medical service shall renew their goals every four years in concurrence with the licensure process for the EMS licensed ground ambulance provider. Each local government in a licensed service area shall participate.(3) The local government may amend goals if necessary, due to:(a) unforeseen changes in service delivery;(b) community impacts; or(c) significant unforeseen impact in the geographical service area.(4) The local government shall write and approve the emergency medical service goals, and submit them to the department with the licensure or re-licensure application by the EMS licensed ground ambulance provider for that geographical service area.(5) Local governments may choose to recognize EMS providers who have achieved accreditation by a department approved accreditation organization as meeting the cost, quality, and access goals.(6) Cost goals shall state the expected financial cost to the local government and patients for the level of service provided.(7) Quality goals shall state the expected level of service plus any additional foreseen improvements or advancements in service expectations.(8) Access goals shall state the local government's expectation for access to the EMS system by any individual within the local government's geographic area.Utah Admin. Code R911-3-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/1/2024