Grounds for suspension or revocation include: #24068

Grounds for suspension or revocation include: #24068 1. The BEMS may suspend or revoke a certificate so issued at any time it is determined that the holder no longer meets the prescribed qualifications. 2. Fraud or any misstatement of fact in the procurement of any certifications or in any other statement of representation to the Board or its representatives. 3. Gross negligence. 4. Repeated negligent acts. 5. Incompetence. 6. Disturbing the peace while on duty 7. Disregarding the speed regulations prescribed by law while on duty. 8. Failure to maintain current registration by the National Registry of EMTs. 9. Failure to maintain all current Advanced training standards as required by the BEMS. 10. The commission of any fraudulent dishonest, or corrupt act which is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of pre-hospital personnel. 11. Conviction of any crime which is directly related to the qualification, functions, and duties of pre-hospital personnel. The record of conviction or certified copy thereof will be conclusive evidence of such conviction. #24551 12. Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this part of the regulations promulgated by the BEMS, pertaining to pre-hospital personnel. 13. Violating or attempting to violate any federal or state statute or regulation which regulates narcotics, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances. 14. Unauthorized, misuse or excessive use of narcotics, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. 15. Functioning outside the supervision of medical control in the field care system operating at the local level, except as authorized by certification and license issued to the ALS provider. 16. Permitting, aiding, or abetting an unlicensed or uncertified person to perform activities requiring a license or certification. 17. Suspension or revocation of any BEMS issued certification may affect other BEMS issued certifications at all levels. 18. Failure to comply with an employer’s request for drug and alcohol testing. 19. Failure to wear high visibility safety apparel that meets the requirements of the American National Standard for High Visibility Apparel ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Performance Class 2 or Performance Class 3, or the ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 Standard while functioning within the right-of-way of any road, street, highway, or other area where vehicle or machinery traffic is present. (Suspension for first offense) 20. Any conduct, regardless of whether convicted, which constitutes a crime of violence, or which constitutes any of the following crimes: a. Assault b. Stalking c. False imprisonment d. Sexual assault or battery e. Crimes against a vulnerable person 21. Failure to comply with reporting requirements for timely submission of Patient Care Report to the BEMS containing Mississippi minimum EMS data set