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19-5-1078. EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund.
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19-5-1078. EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund.
(a)(1) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the “EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund”.
(2) The EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund shall consist of such revenue as may be provided by law.
(b) Any funds remaining in the EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be made available for distribution as follows:
(1) Fifty percent (50%) of the funds shall be available for distribution to the eligible state-licensed emergency medical services through a grant program managed by the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health pursuant to § 20-13-103;
(2) Ten percent (10%) of the funds shall be authorized for use by the division for administering the grant program prescribed in § 20-13-103, as well as for training, education, equipment, and supplies as needed to maintain staff proficiency in emergency medical services and testing support;
(3)(A) Five percent (5%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purposes of upgrading or instituting educational training sites and the increased availability of emergency medical services training programs.
(B) The training sites must meet the certification standards of the division;
(4)(A) Ten percent (10%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purpose of instituting special projects managed by the division that are directed toward the improvement of emergency medical services and the presentation of specialized training programs.
(B) Such programs or projects shall meet the standards set forth in the United States Department of Transportation's National Standard Curriculum of 1998 for Emergency Medical Technician training and approved by
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 19-5-1078
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19-5-1078. EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund.
(a)(1) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the “EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund”.
(2) The EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund shall consist of such revenue as may be provided by law.
(b) Any funds remaining in the EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be made available for distribution as follows:
(1) Fifty percent (50%) of the funds shall be available for distribution to the eligible state-licensed emergency medical services through a grant program managed by the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health pursuant to § 20-13-103;
(2) Ten percent (10%) of the funds shall be authorized for use by the division for administering the grant program prescribed in § 20-13-103, as well as for training, education, equipment, and supplies as needed to maintain staff proficiency in emergency medical services and testing support;
(3)(A) Five percent (5%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purposes of upgrading or instituting educational training sites and the increased availability of emergency medical services training programs.
(B) The training sites must meet the certification standards of the division;
(4)(A) Ten percent (10%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purpose of instituting special projects managed by the division that are directed toward the improvement of emergency medical services and the presentation of specialized training programs.
(B) Such programs or projects shall meet the standards set forth in the United States Department of Transportation's National Standard Curriculum of 1998 for Emergency Medical Technician training and approved by the division;
(5) Twenty percent (20%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purpose of instituting and maintaining a trauma system and trauma registry; and
(6) Five percent (5%) of the funds shall be authorized for use by the division for:
(A) Maintaining quality emergency medical services; and
(B) Ensuring public safety and proper medical care by inspecting and licensing ambulance services and registering emergency medical services vehicles.
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20-13-103. Grant requests — Division and use of funds.
(a) Grant requests for funds from the EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund shall be reviewed by the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council specified in § 20-13-205 and recommendations for recipients of grant funds made to the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health.
(b)(1) The grant funds shall be evenly divided between the public, private, and volunteer sectors.
(2) For the purposes of this subsection, the public sector shall include only those applicants having paid employees.
(c) The grant funds may be used to purchase or fund:
(1)(A) Ambulances for use in providing emergency medical services to the residents of Arkansas.
(B) Ambulances purchased with these funds shall meet the standards for and be registered at the I-A level or a higher level by the division;
(2)(A) Rescue vehicles for use in providing advanced life support or basic life support emergency care.
(B) Any vehicle purchased for advanced life support shall meet the standards for and be registered at the advanced rescue level by the division;
(3) Equipment required on ambulances or required to provide advanced life support or basic life support rescue services;
(4)(A) Training that leads to Arkansas licensure as emergency medical services personnel at the basic or advanced levels.
(B) Failure to obtain licensure shall result in the repayment of funds by the grantee; or
(5) Emergency medical services-related training approved by the division.
(d)(1) The funds may only be used to improve services by increasing the capability and skills of emergency medical services.
(2) Funds may not be used to maintain present status, pay salaries or daily operating expenses, contract for services, or purchase real
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 20-13-103
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