HB 3572
Directs the Emergency Medical Services Program to develop a state emergency medical services 10-year strategic plan.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Emergency Medical Services Program to develop a 10-year strategic plan for improving statewide emergency medical services. It also establishes a loan repayment subsidy program for licensed EMS providers, subsidizes EMS provider licensing costs, and creates an interstate compact allowing EMS providers from other states to work in Oregon. Furthermore, the bill establishes an advisory board to mobilize emergency medical services resources during emergencies and changes the name of a pediatric advisory committee to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee. Finally, it allocates funds from the Criminal Fine Account to support the EMS program.
Key provisions
- Develops a 10-year strategic plan for emergency medical services.
- Provides loan repayment subsidies for licensed EMS providers.
- Subsidizes the cost of obtaining an EMS provider license for individuals with an associate degree.
- Enacts an EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact allowing EMS providers from other states to work in Oregon.
- Establishes the Emergency Medical Services Mobilization Advisory Board.
- Renames the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee.
- Directs the Legislative Assembly to allocate funds from the Criminal Fine Account to the EMS program.
- Accepts specified EMS training programs and apprenticeships as meeting licensure requirements.
Who is affected
- Emergency Medical Services Providers
- Hospitals
- County Ambulance Services
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Arguments in favor
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Supporters of House Bills 3572 and 3380 advocate for short-term relief and long-term planning to address the paramedic and EMT workforce crisis in Oregon. The proposed legislation aims to modernize emergency medical services (EMS) by gathering data on EMS professionals and their practices, with a focus on improving healthcare accessibility in rural areas. Proponents emphasize the need for decisive action to ensure public safety in rural communities, where limited resources and remote locations pose significant challenges. They also highlight the importance of long-term planning, including expedited licensure applications for veterans and military service members transitioning to civilian careers in EMS, as well as technical fixes, workforce programming, and sustainable funding mechanisms to support the modernization framework established by HB 4081.
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