Bill > SB921

This bill establishes the West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Oversight and Support Act, which creates a comprehensive framework for the Office of Emergency Medical Services to provide robust support and oversight to county EMS services across the state. The bill mandates that the Office develop standardized operational frameworks, conduct financial and facility audits, distribute needs-based funding, and ensure compliance with state and national standards for EMS providers. Specifically, the Office will be responsible for providing guidance on best practices, conducting regular inspections of EMS facilities, overseeing continuing education programs for EMS personnel, and offering direct assistance to county commissions facing challenges in maintaining emergency medical services. The Office must also submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing its inspection results, audit findings, funding distributions, education initiatives, and support provided to county commissions. The primary goal is to improve the efficiency, accountability, and sustainability of emergency medical services, with particular attention to counties with limited resources and high call volumes, including services operated by volunteer fire departments.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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