R426-3-710. Air Ambulance Application

  An applicant desiring to obtain a new license or to renew its license for air ambulance services shall submit the applicable fees and application on Department-approved forms to the Department. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit documentation that it meets the requirements listed in R426-3-500 and the following:

  (1) certified articles of incorporation, if incorporated;

  (2) a statement summarizing the training and experience of the applicant in the air transportation and care of patients;

  (3) a copy of current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier Operating Certificate authorizing FAR, Part 135, operations;

  (4) a copy of the current certificates of insurance demonstrating coverage for medical malpractice;

  (5) a description and location of each dedicated and back-up air ambulance(s) procured for use in the air ambulance service, including the make, model, and year of manufacture, FAA-N number, insignia, name or monogram, or other distinguishing characteristics;

  (6) successful completion of a Department approved accreditation process and such accreditation decision shall exclude Federal Aviation Agency or Aviation Deregulation Act regulated activities;

  (7) for new air ambulance services licensed under R426-3-200, the applicant shall submit an application for accreditation by a Department approved accreditation process within one year of receiving a license under this rule; and

  (8) licensed air ambulance services shall achieve accreditation and maintain accreditation.

  (9) Any new air ambulance providers applying for a license who have been licensed and operating in any other state for at least one year shall provide the Department with a copy of a successful accreditation decision, or an application sent to a Department approved accreditation vendors prior to receiving an air ambulance license.

  (10) Upon receipt of an appropriately completed application for air ambulance provider license and submission of license fees, the Department shall collect supporting documentation and review each application.

  (11) After review and before issuing a license to a new service, the Department shall directly inspect the air vehicle(s), equipment, and required documentation.

  (12) Department approved accreditation vendors shall allow a Department representative to accompany accreditation surveyors on site surveys or during any accreditation inspections at the request of the Department.

  (13) If, upon Department review, the application for a new license is complete and meets all the requirements, the Department shall issue a notice of approved application as required by 26-8a-405 and 406.

  (14) Award of a new license or a renewal license is contingent upon the applicant's demonstration of compliance with all applicable statute and rules and a successful Department quality assurance review.

  (15) Any events impacting patient safety including death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm, or requiring intervention to sustain life shall be reported to the Department and the associated Department approved accreditation vendor(s) by the licensed air ambulance provider within 30 days or the event.

  (16) A license may be issued for up to a four-year period unless revoked or suspended by the Department. The Department may alter the length of the license to standardize renewal cycles.