EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACCOUNT

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACCOUNT

6 CCR 1015-1

[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]

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Adopted by the Board of Health on September 21, 2016.

Section 1 - Statement of Basis and Purpose

The General Assembly of the State of Colorado in Section 25-3.5-102, CRS, recognized the importance

of an efficient and reliable statewide emergency medical and trauma network for the promotion of health,

safety, and welfare of Colorado residents and visitors. The assembly further amended the statute to

include the creation of an Emergency Medical Services Account (Section 25-3.5-601, CRS) and specified

that funds from said account shall be utilized by local emergency medical and trauma service providers in

order to improve the statewide emergency medical and trauma network.

Section 2 - Definitions

As used in these regulations, the words and terms in this section shall have the meaning as set forth

herein unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.

2.1

All definitions that apply to Section 25-3.5-602, C.R.S. apply to these rules.

2.2

“Contract” - The document between the Department and applicant chosen as a recipient of funds

from the Emergency Medical Service Account. The contract describes the terms and conditions of

the award agreement.

2.3

“Council” - The State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council created in

Section 25-3.5-104, C.R.S.

2.4

“Emergency Account” - Funds set aside pursuant to Section 25-3.5-603(3)(a)(II)(A), C.R.S. for

unexpected emergencies that arise after the deadline for grant applications has passed or those

circumstances that require immediate attention or action

itions of

the award agreement.

2.3

“Council” - The State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council created in

Section 25-3.5-104, C.R.S.

2.4

“Emergency Account” - Funds set aside pursuant to Section 25-3.5-603(3)(a)(II)(A), C.R.S. for

unexpected emergencies that arise after the deadline for grant applications has passed or those

circumstances that require immediate attention or action.

2.5

“Emergency Medical and Trauma Services” - Planning, training and services needed to prevent,

respond to and treat an injury or sudden illness particularly when there is a threat to life or long-

term functional abilities.

Section 3 - Emergency Medical and Trauma Service Funding

3.1

In order to be eligible for emergency medical and trauma service funding, an applicant must be

able to demonstrate:

A)

That the funds requested are for the provision of emergency medical and trauma

services, and

B)

Will be used to maintain or upgrade the access to and/or quality of emergency medical

and trauma services within the state.

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3.2

Applications must be submitted in the format required by the Department prior to the announced

deadlines.

3.3

To be considered, applications must

A)

Be complete and

B)

Be submitted in the manner specified in the announcement.

3.4

All applications will be subject to verification by the Department.

3.4.1

Verification shall include:

A)

A review of the application for completeness and compliance with the

requirements specified in the application, and

B)

A review of the applicant's eligibility as set forth in these regulations.

3.4.2

Any application found to be inconsistent with the requirements specified in paragraphs A)

and B) will be rejected and the applicant will be notified of the rejection

4.1

Verification shall include:

A)

A review of the application for completeness and compliance with the

requirements specified in the application, and

B)

A review of the applicant's eligibility as set forth in these regulations.

3.4.2

Any application found to be inconsistent with the requirements specified in paragraphs A)

and B) will be rejected and the applicant will be notified of the rejection.

3.5

The Department, in consultation with the Council, shall establish requirements for matching funds

from applicants prior to the opening of each grant cycle. These requirements will be provided in

the application process.

3.6

Any application received that does not meet the matching funds requirement specified in the

application will be rejected unless the applicant requests a waiver of the matching funds.

3.6.1

The Council shall establish a committee to review all applications requesting a waiver of

the matching funds requirement. The committee will evaluate each application requesting

a waiver to determine whether the applicant has successfully demonstrated that local

matching funds are not available.

3.6.2

Any application that does not receive a waiver from the Council will not be eligible for

funding.

3.7

To provide a fair and impartial review and evaluation of the applications, the Council shall

establish review committees of members designated by the Council. Each committee will review

and evaluate applications and submit recommendations to the Department.

3.8

The Department shall provide final review and prioritization of the applications and make awards

based upon:

A)

Priorities established by statute,

B)

Recommendations from the Council,

C)

Substantiated need of the applicant, and

D)

Effect upon the emergency medical and trauma system should funds not be awarded

e will review

and evaluate applications and submit recommendations to the Department.

3.8

The Department shall provide final review and prioritization of the applications and make awards

based upon:

A)

Priorities established by statute,

B)

Recommendations from the Council,

C)

Substantiated need of the applicant, and

D)

Effect upon the emergency medical and trauma system should funds not be awarded.

3.9

The Department, in consultation with the Council, may, within statutory limitations, reestablish

funding priorities for the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Funding Program to address

specific needs related to the maintaining and upgrading of the Colorado emergency medical and

trauma services system.

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3.10

A letter of intent to award funds to an applicant is only an offer to enter into a funding contract,

and not an actual funding obligation on the part of the Department. Only when a contract listing

conditions of the award is accepted and, if applicable signed by all parties, will any formal

obligation be recognized or funds disbursed.

Section 4 - Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Emergency Funding

4.1

Application for funds from the Emergency Account may be submitted to the Department at any

time. Unless waived by the Department because of extreme emergency or need for immediate

action, the application must be submitted in the format approved by the Department and shall

contain:

A)

Evidence of financial need or hardship;

B)

A detailed description of the emergency, to include causation, resolution, and the effect

on local delivery of emergency medical and trauma services if funding is not provided;

and

C)

The methods explored by the applicant to resolve the crisis other than funding from the

Emergency Account

tted in the format approved by the Department and shall

contain:

A)

Evidence of financial need or hardship;

B)

A detailed description of the emergency, to include causation, resolution, and the effect

on local delivery of emergency medical and trauma services if funding is not provided;

and

C)

The methods explored by the applicant to resolve the crisis other than funding from the

Emergency Account.

4.2

In addition to meeting the standard grant eligibility requirements, the emergency fund applicant

must be able to demonstrate:

A)

That the request for funds is for an unexpected emergency and

B)

If the funds are not received, access to and/or quality of local emergency medical

services will be seriously hindered or eliminated.