65-6119. Paramedics; authorized activities. Notwithstanding any other provision of law a paramedic may:

(a) Perform all the authorized activities identified in K.S.A. 65-6120, 65-6121, 65-6144, and amendments thereto;

(b) when voice contact or a telemetered electrocardiogram is monitored by a physician, physician assistant where authorized by a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse where authorized by a physician or licensed professional nurse where authorized by a physician and direct communication is maintained, and upon order of such person, may administer such medications or procedures as may be deemed necessary by a person identified in this subsection;

(c) perform, during an emergency, those activities specified in subsection (b) before contacting a person identified in subsection (b) when specifically authorized to perform such activities by medical protocols; and

(d) perform, during nonemergency transportation, those activities specified in this section when specifically authorized to perform such activities by medical protocols.

History: L. 1988, ch. 261, § 19; L. 1991, ch. 203, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 154, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 133, § 5; L. 2004, ch. 117, § 10; L. 2010, ch. 119, § 3; L. 2011, ch. 114, § 60; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 22; June 6.