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MO HB226

MO HB226
Changes the laws regarding the powers and duties of Regional EMS Medical Directors


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Introduced
01/04/2017
In Committee
04/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To repeal sections 190.103 and 190.144, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to emergency medical services.

AI Summary

This bill repeals and replaces sections 190.103 and 190.144 of the Missouri statutes to change the laws regarding the powers and duties of Regional EMS Medical Directors. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing a State EMS Medical Director's Advisory Committee composed of elected regional EMS medical directors to advise the state on medical control and direction matters. 2. Granting regional EMS medical directors additional authorities, such as providing online medical direction to EMTs and paramedics, developing regional treatment protocols for special needs patients, and acting during mass casualty or disaster incidents. 3. Providing legal protections for regional EMS medical directors as public officials and for EMTs administering a patient's personal medication when directed to do so. 4. Clarifying that regional medical direction activities do not supersede local medical direction authority.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (on 04/06/2017)

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