(A) The Medical Director, subject to approval by the EMS Foundation Board, is authorized to revoke or suspend any permit or certification issued pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter if the driver, attendant, dispatcher, ambulance or helicopter rescue unit fails to maintain the basic qualifications for issuance or otherwise constitutes a danger to the safety and health of patients.
(B) Prior to revocation or suspension of a certificate, a medical audit shall be conducted by the Medical Director or his designee. If the audit results in a recommendation that the driver, attendant or dispatcher certificate should be revoked or suspended, the report shall be forwarded to the EMS Foundation Board of Directors. The EMS Foundation shall notify the affected person of audit results and invite him to provide any information, in writing or personally, for the foundation's consideration. If the EMS Foundation recommends revocation or suspension, the report shall be forwarded to the Medical Director.
(C) The Medical Director shall provide a hearing to any person certified pursuant to this division or ambulance or helicopter rescue unit owner or operator at which time reasons for revocation or suspension shall be explained. The affected party may present information relevant to the issue of permit revocation.
(D) If the Medical Director determines that the risk of harm to the public is substantial, the certification may be suspended without first providing a hearing. However, a hearing shall be scheduled to convene within seven days of the suspension to consider revocation of the certification. The Medical Director may require a physical and mental examination be conducted prior the hearing.
(E) In lieu of suspension or revocation, the Medical Director may return the non-probationary certificate holder to probationary status, reduce the level of certification, or otherwise restrict the participation of the individual as necessary to protect the public health and safety.
(F) Adverse decisions of a medical audit may be appealed to the Medical Director. If a resolution of the appeal is unsatisfactory the person adversely affected by the decision of the Medical Director may appeal to the board of directors of the EMS Foundation whose determination shall be final.
('74 Code, § 9-42) (Ord. G-16-82, passed 7-27-82)