§321-223 State comprehensive emergency medical services system, establishment. The department of health shall establish, administer, and maintain the state comprehensive emergency medical services system to serve the emergency health needs of the people of the State. The department of health in the implementation of this part shall plan, coordinate and provide assistance to all entities and agencies, public and private, involved in the state system. All emergency medical services or ambulance services conducted by or under the authority of the department of health or any county shall be consistent with this part. [L 1978, c 148, pt of §1]