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Introduced
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
In Committee
08/30/2019
08/30/2019
Crossed Over
05/29/2019
05/29/2019
Passed
08/30/2020
08/30/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/25/2020
09/25/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 1799.2 of, to add Section 1797.259 to, to add and repeal Section 1797.273 of, and to add and repeal Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 1800) of Division 2.5 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to community paramedicine.
AI Summary
This bill, the Community Paramedicine or Triage to Alternate Destination Act, would establish a program until January 1, 2024 that allows local emergency medical services (EMS) agencies to develop community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination programs. Community paramedicine programs could provide services like directly observed therapy for tuberculosis, case management for frequent EMS users, and other community-focused services. Triage to alternate destination programs could provide care for hospice patients, assess patients and transport them to authorized mental health or sobering facilities instead of emergency departments, and transport veterans to VA emergency departments. The bill sets standards for these programs, including training and accreditation requirements for community paramedics and triage paramedics, as well as oversight and reporting requirements. The bill also modifies the membership of the Commission on Emergency Medical Services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 138, Statutes of 2020. (on 09/25/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1544 |
| Bill | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1544 |
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