Illinois SB1594 amends the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act to replace the Emergency Medical Disaster Plan with a Public Health and Emergency.
Illinois SB1594 amends the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act to replace the Emergency Medical Disaster Plan with a Public Health and Emergency Medical Plan. This new plan provides support in 13 situations where local medical resources are overwhelmed, including public health emergencies. The Department of Public Health is tasked with developing this plan, which includes collaborating with various entities and designating lead hospitals in each Emergency Medical Services region. The plan also fosters the creation and coordination of volunteer medical response teams to assist when needed.
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