SECTION 310:645-9-1. Provider contract requirements

  The contract for an emergency service provider must contain, but not be limited to, provisions for the following:

(1)   A requirement that an out of state emergency service provider shall meet, and continue to meet, all terms and provisions which recognize any license or permit required by the state of residence. Such license or permit shall satisfy any similar licensing or permit requirements arising pursuant to Oklahoma law, only for the purposes of services rendered pursuant to this contract.

(2)   The contractual term will be for one (1) year. A clause requiring the Department to monitor for a continual need within the District and to meet the requirement of paragraph 601.1, of these rules and regulations.

(3)   A clause that the contract can be canceled within forty-five (45) days, by either party.

(4)   The provision for authority to investigate complaints which may arise during performance of the contract, and pursue remedy under Oklahoma law.

(5)   A provision that the emergency medical provider will furnish service within the district, when called upon.

(6)   A provision that the contractor must provide the Department written notice of any change in the condition or terms covering the emergency service provider within the state in which it is situated. Further, the contractor will provide the Division with annual verification of any license or permit covering the provision within the state in which it is situated. Such notice will be within thirty (30) days of any change in the condition or terms, as described.

(7)   A clause that charges for the service shall be determined only an amount sufficient to cover the full cost of rendering such service, including the cost of commercial liability insurance which may cover the service performed by the contractor. These charges shall be commensurate to those comparable in Oklahoma for the same purpose.

(8)   The allowance for a fee which will be collected to process a contract to establish an emergency service provider within the Supplemental Emergency Service District, which is equivalent to the fee for the establishment of an ambulance provider license in Oklahoma.

(9)   A paragraph which mandates compliance with state law, to be submited on forms supplied by the Department along with other information as required.