Save the Date: 2025 Annual Compact Commission Meeting
The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice will convene its Annual Compact Commission Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (local time), at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI. This in-person meeting will bring together governor-appointed delegates from the 24 EMS Compact member states to discuss key initiatives and updates related to the EMS Compact. The meeting agenda will be posted in accordance with EMS Compact legislation and administrative rules. Additional details will be shared as they become available.
Bylaws & Rules Committee, Report on Conceptual Rules – Commissioner Joe Schmider (TX)
Database Administrator Report – Ray Mollers (NREMT)
Old Business
Action: Approve Q4 2024 Meeting Minutes - House
New Business
Position Paper: 2025-01, EMS Workforce Privacy Protection
Administrative Rulemaking
NGO / Stakeholder Partner Updates
Adjourn Meeting
Meeting Norms: To allow for equal participation by all attendees during the meeting, please note the following guidelines for all attendees:
Public Attendees:
Public attendance is encouraged.
Microphones for all attendees will be muted upon arrival.
Members of the public may request to speak during public comment periods. Once recognized by the Chair public attendees should announce their name and organization before speaking. Public comments are limited to two minutes or less.
*All times are approximate.
Public Notice of Administrative Rulemaking
In accordance with Section 12 of the Model Legislation, as adopted in all 24 EMS Compact Member States, the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice will convene to consider the adoption of proposed rules.
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Public Comments:
The Commission invites the public to submit written comments regarding the proposed rules.
Public Comment Submission Link:
All informatin submitted on the public comment form will be visible to the public.
Deadline: All comments must be received prior to 3:00 PM ET on February 14, 2025.
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The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice will be holding a Full Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at 3:00 PM ET. The agenda for this meeting includes the election of three Executive Committee positions: Chair, Treasurer, and Member At Large, in accordance with the Commission's bylaws.
Additionally, the Commission will be considering the adoption of a position paper on the Professional Code of Conduct for EMS Clinicians utilizing the Privilege to Practice.
Public stakeholders wishing to make a formal presentation to the Commission should submit their request in writing to the Executive Director by October 14. Requests should be sent via email to donnie.woodyard[at]emscompact.gov. Non-agenda speakers will also have the opportunity to provide a two-minute public comment at the designated time on the agenda.
This meeting is open to the public, and all interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Subject: Amendment of Rule 11.2 - Uniform Data Set for the EMS Coordinated Database
Statement of Purpose of Proposed Rule Change:
The Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Practice announces proposed amendments to Rule 11.2 regarding the Uniform Data Set required for submission to the National EMS Coordinated Database by EMS Compact member states. The objective of these amendments is to ensure uniformity and comprehensiveness of the data set to ensure all EMS Compact Member States are able to better coordinate and manage EMS personnel across states.
Redline Proposed Changes to Rule 11.2 - Uniform Data Set:
11.2 Uniform Data Set. Member states must submit the following uniform data set to the coordinated database at the frequency indicated.
(A) Identifying information. The following information for each individual who is licensed must be reported within ten (10) business days of completion of licensure application process. Any changes must be reported within ten (10) business days of the change being processed by the member state.
(1) Full legal name (first, middle, last); and
(2) suffix (if applicable); and
(3) date of birth (month, day, year); and
(4) Mailing address; and
(5) eMail address; and
(6) Phone number; and
(7) identification number (one or both of the following):
(a) Social Security Number
(b) National EMS ID number.
Public Hearing and Meeting:
A public rule-making hearing and meeting will be held to discuss these proposed changes:
Submission of Comments and Requests to Address the Commission:
Written comments are welcomed and should be submitted by June 4. Individuals wishing to address the Commission must submit their request in writing to the Executive Director of the Commission by the same date.
Contact for Submissions:
Executive Director: Donnie Woodyard, Jr
Email: donnie.woodyard [@] emscompact.gov
Additional Information:
This public notice represents the Commission's commitment to enhancing the EMS system's effectiveness. We value the contributions of all stakeholders in this important rule-making process.
Location:Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA, Conference Center B Date: May 14, 2024 Time:2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Call to Order & Welcome - Commissioner Kinney (IN), Chair
Commissioner Roll Call - Commissioner House (KS), Secretary
Declare Quorum Present - Kinney
Introduce New Commissioners - Kinney
Adopt Business Agenda - Kinney
Public Comments Regarding Matters Not on the Agenda - Kinney
Old Business
Action: Review January 2024 (Q1) Meeting Minutes - House
New Business
Treasurer’s Report- Commissioner Vande Lune (IA)
Chair’s Report - Kinney
Establish Nominating Committee –Kinney
Executive Director’s Report – Donnie Woodyard, Executive Director
Privilege to Practice Memo
National EMS Coordinated Database, Administrator Update – Ray Mollers, NREMT
Bylaws & Rules Committee Update – Commissioner Joe Schmider [TX]
State Roundtable Commissioner Updates – All Commissioners
Compact Implementation
Status of Compliance with Statute and Administrative Rules
Challenges / Opportunities
Federal Partners Update
NGO & Professional Organizations Update
Adjourn Meeting
** Executive Session of the Commission to immediately follow adjournment of the public meeting.**
Meeting Norms: To allow for equal participation by all attendees during the meeting, please note the following guidelines for all attendees:
Public Attendees:
Public attendance is encouraged.
Members of the public may request to speak during public comment periods. Once recognized by the Chair public attendees should announce their name and organization before speaking.Public comments are limited to two minutes or less.
Public comment form for the proposed rules of the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Practice. In accordance with the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practice, Rule on Rulemaking, Section 1.4, "All written comments received by the Rules Committee on proposed rules shall be posted on the Commission's website upon receipt."
Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice
The reason for this proposed rule- This rule is an update to previously adopted rules for operations of the National EMS Compact Database by the member states of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, this rule provides clarification on member state responsibilities and a mechanism to validate member states are in compliance with EMS Compact legislation and rules.
Public Hearing Date: September 23, 2021
Public Written Comment Closure Date: September 1, 2021
Public comment form for the proposed rules of the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Practice. In accordance with the Interstate Commission for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Practice, Rule on Rulemaking, Section 1.4, "All written comments received by the Rules Committee on proposed rules shall be posted on the Commission's website upon receipt."
February 2021
Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice (Version- Effective June 16, 2020
The reason for this proposed rule- This rule is an update to previously adopted rules for operations of the National EMS Compact Database by the member states of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, this rule deletes Section 11.7 of the existing Rules and adjusts portions of Section 4 for consistency.
Public Hearing Date: April 9, 2021 (1500 EST)
Public Written Comment Closure Date: March 8, 2021
April 2020 (The public notice period for this rule has expired. The information below is provided for historic purposes.)
Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice (Draft Published 13 APR 2020)
The reason for this proposed rule- This rule is an update to previously adopted rules for operations of the national EMS Compact by the member states represented on the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, this rule clarifies limitations on the sharing of Criminal History Record Information as defined in 28 C.F.R. §20.3 in a manner that is prohibited by law.
March 2019 (The public notice period for this rule has expired. The information below is provided for historic purposes.)
Rules for the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice (Draft Published 15 MAR 2019)
The reason for this proposed rule- These rules are to implement the operations of the national EMS Compact by the member states represented on the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice. Specifically, these rules will enable the interstate practice of EMS personnel as authorized in each state’s EMS Compact legislation and establish the data elements and procedures for operation of the coordinated database as called for in the EMS Compact legislation.
