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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1604 194th (Current)

An Act relative to emergency medical services oversight

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1604) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Patrick M. O'Connor
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

This act proposes to improve and strengthen the communications between regional councils and the Dept of Public Health (DPH) as it relates to the emergency medical services (EMS) of the individuals who use these services. This act will also include a yearly report filed by each regional EMS council, which will include the roles and responsibilities of the council, as well as showing how they are aligning with the plans put forward by the state EMS council, with some changes allowed based on regional differences. DPH shall also establish a procedure for any and all complaints or concerns from any person, as long as the complaint is legitimate and lawful. Complaints shall be referred to other agencies and organizations or provide an adequate response. This act also calls for the foundation of an emergency medical services peer licensure advisory committee, which will consist of 9 members, all of whom will have some connection to emergency medical services such as fire and healthcare workers. This advisory committee shall be an unpaid position, with a 3 year term and a 3 term limit. This committee must also meet a minimum of twice annually to review and discuss policies.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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