Bill > HB2314

This bill modernizes Hawaii's emergency medical services laws to align with current best practices by transitioning from an "emergency medical services system" to a more integrated "emergency medical systems of care" model, which encompasses a broader network of services including pre-hospital care, facility-based care, and disaster response. Key changes include updating definitions to reflect current terminology and roles, such as "advanced emergency medical technician" and "emergency medical responder," and establishing new components like "Medicom" (medical communications) and a "Medicom center" for statewide coordination. The bill also expands the responsibilities of the Department of Health to include overseeing the development and implementation of a statewide "911" dispatch system, enhancing communication interoperability, and maintaining emergency medical services for children. Furthermore, it renames the advisory committee to the "Hawaii emergency medical systems of care advisory council" and increases its membership to include specialists in trauma and acute care, aiming to improve patient survival, reduce long-term disability, and strengthen the state's resilience in emergencies.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2314&year=2026