DESCRIPTION

I. Summary of Proposed Regulation, Including Its Purpose.
K.A.R. 109-16-1 is a new regulation that defines specific sanction levels for violations of article 61 of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated. The purpose of this regulation is to provide a consistent approach to action taken by the board for these violations.

II. Reason or Reasons the Proposed Regulation Is Required, Including Whether or Not the Regulation Is Mandated by Federal Law.
K.S.A. 65-6129 (g) states that "The board shall adopt, through rules and regulations, a formal list of graduated sanctions for violations of article 61 of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, which shall specify the number and severity of violations for the imposition of each level of sanction." This regulation is not mandated by federal law.

III. Anticipated Economic Impact upon the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services.
There will be no economic impact to the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services associated with this regulatory addition.

IV. Anticipated Financial Impact upon Other Governmental Agencies and upon Private Business or Individuals.
There will be no economic impact on other governmental agencies, private business or individuals associated with this regulatory addition.

V. Anticipated Economic Impact upon Consumers of the Services Subject to the Regulation or Its Enforcement.
There will be no economic impact on Emergency Medical Services attendants, agencies or other Emergency Medical Services related entities associated with this regulatory addition.

VI. Less Costly or Intrusive Methods That Were Considered, but Rejected, and the Reason for Rejection.
There are no costs or intrusive methods associated with this regulatory addition.

REGULATION History