Section R911-5-210 - Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics for EMS PersonnelEMS personnel shall maintain professional conduct and follow the code of ethics from the 2023 EMT Student Handbook, incorporated by reference in this rule.
(1) The following are examples of conduct, while providing patient care and transport, that may result in investigation of an EMS personnel's license or a provider's license or designation pursuant to Subsection R911-5-3300(2): (a) theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property;(b) falsification of personal or hospital records;(c) functioning under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or medications that may impair judgment or capability;(d) possession, distribution, sale, transfer, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs;(e) fighting or threatening violence;(f) negligence or improper conduct leading to damage of property;(g) violation of safety or health rules that threatens the safety of patients receiving care;(h) sexual or other unlawful or unwelcome harassment;(i) possession of dangerous or unauthorized materials, such as explosives or illegal firearms;(j) unauthorized access or disclosure of confidential information;(k) misrepresentation of an individual's level of licensure;(l) performing procedures or skills beyond the level of an individual's EMS licensure or provider's licensure; and(m) violation of laws pertaining to medical practice, drugs, or controlled substances.(2) Complaints regarding EMS personnel's actions or behaviors, on or off duty, that can be interpreted as possible violations of this section: (a) must be submitted to the department in writing; and(b) if determined a potential violation, will be investigated pursuant to Section R911-5-3300.(3) Any EMS personnel who is found to have violated this section may be subject to license suspension or revocation.Utah Admin. Code R911-5-210
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/1/2024