Bill > HB0014

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for licensed emergency medical service (EMS) employees to provide non-911 emergency medical services in various settings. The legislation defines key terms like "direct supervision" (where a physician is physically present), "indirect supervision" (where a physician is available for consultation), and "non-911 emergency medical services" (medical services not provided by licensed ambulance or paramedic providers). To employ EMS personnel for these services, an organization must meet several requirements, including having a medical director, establishing approved protocols, implementing a quality improvement process, maintaining patient records, and ensuring employee competency. EMS employees can provide medical services within their training and scope of practice, either under direct or indirect supervision from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, particularly in certain rural county classifications. These services can be performed in diverse locations such as hospitals, clinics, community paramedicine programs, or events. The bill emphasizes that these provisions do not expand or limit EMS personnel's existing scope of practice for emergency 911 services, and the state's bureau is tasked with creating specific rules to implement and regulate these new provisions. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

Health and Social Services

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