Evaluation of Information.

(a)

A relevant employer who receives an allegation of conduct listed in Section 1798.200(c) of the Health and Safety Code against an EMT or Advanced EMT and once the allegation is validated, shall notify the medical director of the LEMSA that has jurisdiction in the county in which the alleged violation occurred within three (3) working days, of the EMT's or Advanced EMT's name, certification number, and the allegation(s).

(b)

A LEMSA that receives any complaint against an EMT or Advanced EMT shall forward the original complaint and any supporting documentation to the relevant employer for investigation pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, if there is a relevant employer, within three (3) working days of receipt of the information. If there is no relevant employer or the relevant employer does not wish to investigate the complaint, the medical director shall evaluate the information received from a credible source, including but not limited to, information obtained from an application, medical audit, or public complaint, alleging or indicating the possibility of a threat to the public health and safety by the action of an applicant for, or holder of, a certificate issued pursuant to Division 2.5.

(c)

The relevant employer or medical director shall conduct an investigation of the allegations in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, if warranted.

(d)

Statewide public safety agencies shall provide the Authority with current relevant employer contact information for their individual agencies.