6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1015-3-5-12

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 6 CCR 1015-3-5-12 - Denial, Revocation, Suspension, Summary Suspension, or Limitations of Air Ambulance Licenses and Out of State License Recognitions

12.1 For good cause shown, the Department may deny, revoke, suspend limit, or condition the license or out of state recognition of an air ambulance service, or impose civil penalties as set forth in section 13 of these rules.

12.2 Good cause for sanctions include but are not limited to:

12.2.1 An applicant or licensee who fails to meet the requirements as set forth in these rules.

12.2.2 An applicant or licensee who has committed fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in applying for a license or out of state license recognition.

12.2.3 Falsifying reporting information provided to the Department.

12.2.4 Violating any state or federal statute, rule or regulation that would jeopardize or may impact the health or medical safety of a patient or the public.

12.2.5 Unprofessional conduct, which hinders, delays, eliminates, or deters the provision of medical care to the patient or endangers the public.

12.2.6 Failure to maintain accreditation without obtaining a state license pursuant to section 5.3.

12.2.7 Altering, removing or obliterating any portion of or any official entry on an application or other document.

12.2.8 Interfering with the Department in the performance of its duties.

12.2.9 Failing to reapply for a license or out of state licensure recognition in a timely manner and in accordance with these rules.

12.2.10 Providing patient care that fails to meet acceptable minimum standards.

12.2.11 Being disciplined by a licensing authority or approved accreditation agency.

12.2.12 Failing to maintain confidentiality of protected patient information.

12.2.13 Failing to comply with the terms of any agreement or stipulation regarding licensing or recognition entered into with the Department.

12.3 In accordance with section 24-4-104(4) C.R.S., the Department may summarily suspend an air ambulance license or out of state license recognition when the Department has objective and reasonable grounds to believe and finds, upon a full investigation, that the holder of the license or recognition has been guilty of deliberate and willful violation or that the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action by the Department. If the Department summarily suspends a license or out of state license recognition, the Department shall provide the air ambulance service with notice of such suspension in writing. The notice shall state that the air ambulance service is entitled to a prompt hearing on the matter.

12.4 Notice of Appeal

12.4.1 The Department shall notify the air ambulance service of its right to appeal the denial, revocation, suspension, summary suspension, or limitation, and the procedure for appealing. Appeals of Departmental denials, revocations, suspensions, summary suspensions, or limitations shall be conducted in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, section 24-4-101, et seq., C.R.S.

6 CCR 1015-3-5-12

37 CR 12, June 25, 2014, effective 5/21/2014

37 CR 12, June 25, 2014, effective 7/15/2014

37 CR 22, November 25, 2014, effective 12/15/2014

38 CR 24, December 25, 2015, effective 1/14/2016

40 CR 10, May 25, 2017, effective 7/1/2017

40 CR 20, October 25, 2017, effective 1/1/2018

40 CR 21, November 10, 2017, effective 1/1/2018

41 CR 23, December 10, 2018, effective 1/14/2019

43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 1/1/2021

44 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 12/30/2021

45 CR 10, May 25, 2022, effective 6/14/2022