Ind. Code ch. 16-31.5-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-1 "Advanced emergency medical technician" and "AEMT"

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "advanced emergency medical technician" or "AEMT" means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National EMS Education Standards and National EMS Scope of Practice Model. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-2 "Adverse action"

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which may be imposed against licensed EMS personnel by a state EMS authority or state court, including, but not limited to, actions against an individual's license, such as revocation, suspension, probation, consent agreement, monitoring, or other limitation or encumbrance on the individual's practice, letters of reprimand or admonition, fines, criminal convictions, and state court judgments enforcing adverse actions by the state EMS authority. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-3 "Alternative program"

Sec. 3. As used in this article, "alternative program" means a voluntary, nondisciplinary substance abuse recovery program approved by a state EMS authority. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-4 "Certification"

Sec. 4. As used in this article, "certification" means the successful verification of entry level cognitive and psychomotor competency using a reliable, validated, and legally defensible examination. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-5 "Commission"

Sec. 5. As used in this article, "commission" means the national administrative body, of which all states that have enacted the compact are members. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-6 "Emergency medical technician" and "EMT"

Sec. 6. As used in this article, "emergency medical technician" or "EMT" means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National EMS Education Standards and the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-7 "Home state"

Sec. 7. As used in this article, "home state" means a member state where an individual is licensed to practice emergency medical services. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-8 "License"

Sec. 8. As used in this article, "license" means the authorization by a state for an individual to practice as an EMT, an AEMT, or a paramedic, or at a level between EMT and paramedic. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.45.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-9 "Medical director"

Sec. 9. As used in this article, "medical director" means a physician licensed in a member state who is accountable for the care delivered by EMS personnel. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-10 "Member state"

Sec. 10. As used in this article, "member state" means a state that has enacted this compact. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-11 "Paramedic"

Sec. 11. As used in this article, "paramedic" means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National EMS Education Standards and the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-12 "Privilege to practice"

Sec. 12. As used in this article, "privilege to practice" means an individual's authority to deliver emergency medical services in remote states as authorized under this compact. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-13 "Remote state"

Sec. 13. As used in this article, "remote state" means a member state in which an individual is not licensed. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-14 "Restricted"

Sec. 14. As used in this article, "restricted" means the outcome of an adverse action that limits a license or the privilege to practice. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-15 "Rule"

Sec. 15. As used in this article, "rule" means a written statement by the interstate commission promulgated under IC 16-31.5-12 that: (1) is of general applicability; (2) implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy or provision of the compact; or (3) is an organizational, a procedural, or a practice requirement of the commission and has the force and effect of statutory law in a member state and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-16 "Scope of practice"

Sec. 16. As used in this article, "scope of practice" means defined parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by an individual with specific credentials. Whether regulated by rule, statute, or court decision, the term tends to represent the limits of services an individual may perform. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-17 "Significant investigatory information"

Sec. 17. As used in this article, "significant investigatory information" means investigative information that: (1) a state EMS authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity to respond if required by state law, has a reason to believe, if true, would result in the imposition of an adverse action on a license or privilege to practice; or (2) indicates that the individual represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the individual has been notified and has an opportunity to respond. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-18 "State"

Sec. 18. As used in this article, "state" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-19 "State EMS authority"

Sec. 19. As used in this article, "state EMS authority" means the board, office, or other agency with the legislative mandate to license EMS personnel. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.

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