Emergency medical services.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve emergency medical services in California by requiring the Office of Emergency Services to update technical and operational standards for ‘911’ call processing services. Specifically, it mandates that these services provide prearrival medical instructions to callers needing assistance. The bill updates existing requirements to ensure ‘911’ callers receive crucial medical guidance before emergency responders arrive.
Key provisions
- Requires the Office of Emergency Services to update ‘911’ call processing standards.
- Mandates the provision of prearrival medical instructions to ‘911’ callers.
- Updates standards related to emergency medical response services.
- Requires consultation with specified agencies during the review process.
Who is affected
- Emergency medical services providers
- Local public agencies
- The Office of Emergency Services
- ‘911’ call centers
Notable changes
- Updates technical and operational standards for ‘911’ call processing services.
- Adds a specific requirement for prearrival medical instructions.
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