Massachusetts S1604 amends emergency medical services oversight by updating regional EMS plans and establishing an advisory committee.
Massachusetts S1604 amends the state's emergency medical services oversight by requiring regional EMS councils to submit annual plans that include trauma point of entry guidelines and scene triage criteria. The Department of Public Health can amend regional EMS council contracts based on these plans. The bill also establishes an emergency medical services peer licensure advisory committee to advise on complaint resolution and disciplinary actions. This committee includes representatives from various EMS-related organizations and meets at least twice a year.
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