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Medical Director Registration and WaiversRegistrationPhysicians supervising EMS Providers must be registered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Registration is required as defined in Rules Pertaining to EMS Practice and Medical Director Oversight, 6 CCR 1015-3, Chapter Two, Section 4.
EMS Medical Director Registration Form WaiversThe Waiver ProcessMedical Directors may request waivers from the scope of practice set forth in the Rules Pertaining to EMS Practice and Medical Director Oversight. Typically, waiver requests are for exceeding the scope of practice of an EMS Provider as defined in the rules. Waivers are submitted to the Department’s advisory council, the Emergency Medical Practice and Advisory Council (EMPAC) at its next quarterly meeting for consideration and recommendation, and then submitted to the Department for approval. The EMPAC advises the Department as to its recommendation on approving, denying, or imposing special conditions on the waiver. The Department makes the final decision actions regarding waiver requests. How to Submit a WaiverWaiver requests must be submitted on the following form. Please refer to the instructions for completing this request. Waiver application process The following documents must be submitted with the mailed waiver application.
RSI reporting form
Completed waiver requests must be submitted in electronic format by the established deadline in order to be considered by the next meeting of the Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Committee (EMPAC). Waiver FAQDo I need to submit a waiver for each procedure or drug used in
RSI for my Paramedics? Do I have to submit a copy of the quality control plan and
protocol for the procedure or medication being applied for, or for the
entire agency being supervised? Can a waiver request be submitted for any level of EMS Provider? Is the waiver process a one-time event? Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment |
