Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 1031.5 - Discipline of EMS vehicle operators(a) Grounds for discipline. The Department may discipline or impose corrective measures on an EMSVO or an applicant for EMSVO certification for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Having a lack of physical or mental ability to operate an EMS vehicle, with reasonable accommodations if the person has a disability.(2) Deceptively or fraudulently procuring or representing certification or registration credentials, or making misleading, deceptive or untrue representations to secure a certification or registration.(3) Operating an emergency vehicle in a reckless manner or while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or the knowing abuse of legal drugs.(4) Having a driver's license suspended in any jurisdiction due to the use of alcohol or drugs or a moving traffic violation.(5) Operating a ground EMS vehicle without a driver's license or while a driver's license is suspended.(6) Being convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.(7) Failing to report a criminal conviction that the applicant or EMSVO is required to report or failing to report the suspension of a driver's license due to the use of alcohol or drugs or a moving traffic violation.(8) Any other reason as determined by the Department that poses a threat to the health and safety of the public.(b)Types of discipline authorized. If disciplinary or corrective action is appropriate under subsection (a), the Department may: (1) Deny an application for certification or registration of the certification.(2) Issue a public reprimand.(3) Revoke or suspend the certification.(4) Impose conditions for lifting a suspension.(c)Automatic suspension. An EMSVO certification shall be automatically suspended for 4 years if an EMSVO is convicted of a criminal offense that involves driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and for 2 years if the EMSVO is convicted of a criminal offense that involves reckless driving or had a driver's license suspended due to the use of drugs or alcohol or a moving traffic violation.The provisions of this § 1031.5 adopted October 11, 2013, effective 4/10/2014, 43 Pa.B. 6093. This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 1027.3 (relating to licensure and general operating standards); and 28 Pa. Code § 1031.6 (relating to temporary suspension of EMS provider and EMS vehicle operator certifications).