Bill > SB329

This bill requires the Nevada Board of Health to develop regulations mandating that emergency medical professionals (emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics) complete specialized training focused on caring for elderly persons and individuals with cognitive impairments. The training, which must be developed in collaboration with a nationally accredited program specializing in elder and cognitive care, would include instruction on recognizing and effectively interacting with elderly individuals, identifying signs of cognitive impairment, using appropriate communication and de-escalation strategies, and providing person-centered care. Importantly, the bill stipulates that the training can be incorporated into existing certification programs and does not change the standard of care to which these first responders are held. The regulations would initially apply to Clark County (which has a population over 700,000) and potentially expand to other counties, with the goal of improving emergency medical professionals' ability to compassionately and effectively serve vulnerable populations.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12576/Overview