Massachusetts S1589 aims to enhance outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest through improved data collection, training, and public education.

Massachusetts S1589 introduces measures to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. The bill mandates the establishment of an AED registry to assist local 911 telecommunicators in locating accessible AEDs. It also requires the Department of Public Health to help communities determine standardized outcome measures for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The State 911 Department is directed to adopt regulations for ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement for emergency calls involving cardiac arrest.

Massachusetts S1589 aims to enhance outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest through improved data collection, training, and public education.

Massachusetts S1589 introduces measures to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. The bill mandates the establishment of an AED registry to assist local 911 telecommunicators in locating accessible AEDs. It also requires the Department of Public Health to help communities determine standardized outcome measures for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The State 911 Department is directed to adopt regulations for ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement for emergency calls involving cardiac arrest.