New York S05621 amends public health law to enhance prehospital emergency medical services for individuals in substance use recovery.
New York S05621 amends the public health law to improve prehospital emergency medical services for individuals in substance use recovery. The bill mandates the development of policies, procedures, and protocols to identify individuals in recovery and avoid treatments that could jeopardize their recovery. It requires emergency medical services and transportation providers to communicate risks of certain medications and offer alternatives. The bill also mandates annual reviews and updates of these policies by the department, state council, and regional council.
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