To whom must EMS personnel report new felony convictions?

• A. The Resource Hospital
• B. The EMS Medical Director
• C. The IDPH
• D. The county sheriff

Answer: (A)

Reporting new felony convictions goes to the Resource Hospital because this entity handles credentialing and compliance for EMS personnel. When someone in the EMS system has a new felony conviction, the Resource Hospital acts as the centralized point to review the impact on privileges, determine if any restrictions are needed, and coordinate with the EMS Medical Director on clinical implications. The Medical Director oversees clinical care but isn’t the designated channel for updating personnel background status. The Illinois Department of Public Health handles licensing and regulatory matters at the state level, which may come into play if licensure is affected, but the immediate reporting flow for credentialing is through the Resource Hospital. Law enforcement, such as the county sheriff, isn’t the proper internal reporting channel for this purpose.