R426-3-600. Cost, Quality, and Access Goals for Ground Ambulance Providers

  (1) A local government shall establish emergency medical service goals.

  (2) Goals shall be renewed every four years in concurrence with the licensure process for the EMS licensed ground ambulance provider. All local governments in a licensed service area are required to participate.

  (3) Goals may be amended, if necessary, due to:

  (a) unforeseen changes in service delivery;

  (b) community impacts; or

  (c) significant unforeseen impact in the geographical service area.

  (4) Goals shall be written, approved by local governments, and submitted to the Department with licensure and re-licensure application by the EMS licensed ground ambulance provider for the geographical service area.

  (5) Local governments may choose to recognize EMS providers who have achieved accreditation by a Department approved accreditation organization as meeting the cost, quality, and access goals.

  (6) Cost goals shall indicate the expected financial cost to the local government(s) and patients for the level of service provided.

  (7) Quality goals shall indicate the expected level of service plus any additional foreseen improvements or advancements in service expectations.

  (8) Access goals shall indicate the local government's expectation for access to the EMS system by any individual within the local government's geographic area.