Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services
Section 13-510 - Responsibilities of Executive Director

In accordance with the Emergency Medical System plan and other relevant policies adopted by the EMS Board, the Executive Director shall:
        (1)    Coordinate a statewide system of emergency medical services;
        (2)    Coordinate the five emergency medical service regions in this State;
        (3)    Coordinate the planning and operation of emergency medical services with the federal, State, and county governments;
        (4)    Coordinate the training of all personnel in the Emergency Medical Services System and develop the necessary standards for their certification or licensure;
        (5)    Coordinate programs of research and education that relate to emergency medical services;
        (6)    Coordinate the development of centers for treating emergency injuries and illnesses;
        (7)    Coordinate the development of specialty referral centers for resuscitation, treatment, and rehabilitation of the critically ill and injured;
        (8)    Work closely with the public and private agencies, health care institutions and universities involved with emergency medical services, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, and the Medical Management Consultant Group;
        (9)    Administer State and federal funds for emergency medical services in this State;
        (10)    Work closely with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, which is responsible for basic training for emergency medical technicians;
        (11)    Assure continued improvement of transportation for emergency, critically ill, and injured patients by supporting the goals of career and volunteer systems throughout this State; and
        (12)    Implement all programmatic, operational, and administrative components of the Institute.

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