California § 1798.201. 1798.201. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 238.)

California Statutes

§ 1798.201. — 1798.201. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 238.)

California § 1798.201.

Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC

Div. 2.5.DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Ch. 7.CHAPTER 7. Penalties

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Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC Code § 1798.201. (2026).

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(a)When information comes to the attention of the medical director of the local EMS agency that an EMT-P licenseholder has committed any act or omission that appears to constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this division, the medical director of the local EMS agency may evaluate the information to determine if there is reason to believe that disciplinary action may be necessary.

(b)If the medical director sends a recommendation to the authority for further investigation or discipline of the licenseholder, the recommendation shall include all documentary evidence collected by the medical director in evaluating whether or not to make that recommendation. The recommendation and accompanying evidence shall be deemed in the nature of an investigative communication and be prot

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(a)
When information comes to the attention of the medical director of the local EMS agency that an EMT-P licenseholder has committed any act or omission that appears to constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this division, the medical director of the local EMS agency may evaluate the information to determine if there is reason to believe that disciplinary action may be necessary.
(b)
If the medical director sends a recommendation to the authority for further investigation or discipline of the licenseholder, the recommendation shall include all documentary evidence collected by the medical director in evaluating whether or not to make
that recommendation. The recommendation and accompanying evidence shall be deemed in the nature of an investigative communication and be protected by the provisions listed in Section 7920.505 of the Government Code. In deciding what level of disciplinary action is appropriate in the case, the authority shall consult with the medical director of the local EMS agency.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 238. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.