65-6133. Denial, revocation, limitation, modification or suspension of certificates. (a) An emergency medical service provider certificate may be denied, revoked, limited, modified or suspended by the board or the board may refuse to renew such certificate upon proof that such individual:
(1) Has made intentional misrepresentations in obtaining a certificate or renewing a certificate;
(2) has performed or attempted to perform activities not authorized by statute at the level of certification held by the individual;
(3) has demonstrated incompetence as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the board or has provided inadequate patient care as determined by the board;
(4) has violated or aided and abetted in the violation of any provision of this act or the rules and regulations adopted by the board;
(5) has been convicted of a felony and, after investigation by the board, it is determined that such person has not been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust;
(6) has demonstrated an inability to perform authorized activities with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, alcoholism, excessive use of drugs, controlled substances or any physical or mental condition;
(7) has engaged in unprofessional conduct, as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the board; or
(8) has had a certificate, license or permit to practice emergency medical services as an emergency medical service provider denied, revoked, limited or suspended or has been publicly or privately censured, by a licensing or other regulatory authority of another state, agency of the United States government, territory of the United States or other country or has had other disciplinary action taken against the applicant or holder of a permit, license or certificate by a licensing or other regulatory authority of another state, agency of the United States government, territory of the United States or other country. A certified copy of the record or order of public or private censure, denial, suspension, limitation, revocation or other disciplinary action of the licensing or other regulatory authority of another state, agency of the United States government, territory of the United States or other country shall constitute prima facie evidence of such a fact for purposes of this paragraph.
(b) The board may deny, limit, modify, revoke or suspend an emergency medical service provider certificate or the board may refuse to renew such certificate in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.
History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 33; L. 1990, ch. 235, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 133, § 14; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 90; L. 2016, ch. 35, § 8; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 31; June 6.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 61 - Emergency Medical Services
65-6106 Certain officers and employees transferred; civil service and retirement benefits preserved.
65-6107 Conflict as to disposition of power, duty or function resolved by governor.
65-6108 Disposition of property and records and appropriations; conflict resolved by governor.
65-6109 Rights saved in legal actions and proceedings.
65-6110 Rules and regulations.
65-6114 Establishment of emergency communication system by municipality; purpose.
65-6115 Continuation of certain existing services by municipality; tax levy; referendum.
65-6116 Powers of governing board of municipality.
65-6117 Standards for operation, facilities, equipment and qualification and training of personnel.
65-6118 Ambulance service taxing district; creation; governing body; tax levy.
65-6119 Paramedics; authorized activities.
65-6120 Emergency medical technician; authorized activities.
65-6121 Emergency medical technician; authorized activities.
65-6124 Limitations on liability.
65-6125 Unlawful to operate ambulance service without a permit.
65-6126 Medical director; alternative when no medical director available.
65-6127 Permit to operate ambulance service; application; contents.
65-6129d Inactive certificate; issuance; renewal; application for active certificate.
65-6130 Inspections; subpoenas of records; maintenance of records; personnel.
65-6131 Municipalities; licensing and regulating ambulance services.
65-6132 Denial, revocation, limitation, modification or suspension of operator's permit; hearing.
65-6133 Denial, revocation, limitation, modification or suspension of certificates.
65-6134 Temporary limitation or restriction of operator's permit; hearing.
65-6135 Ambulance services; hours of operation; persons providing emergency care.
65-6137 Violations; misdemeanor.
65-6140 Same; acceptance of moneys and acquisition of property.
65-6144 Emergency medical responder; authorized activities.
65-6145 Emergency medical services; limitations of act.
65-6151 Emergency medical services operating fund.
65-6154 Same; confidentiality; exceptions; reports open records.
65-6155 Same; disclosure of information; liability.
65-6156 Act supplemental to article 61 of chapter 65 of Kansas Statutes Annotated.
65-6158 Interstate compact for recognition of emergency personnel licensure.