Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
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Overview
This bill creates the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act to streamline the deployment of healthcare professionals during emergencies. It establishes a system for registering volunteer health practitioners, aligning with existing federal programs like ESAR-VHP and the Medical Reserve Corps. The act allows for the use of volunteer practitioners from various organizations, including disaster relief groups, and establishes scope-of-practice standards and coordination with state and federal agencies. It also addresses worker’s compensation and potential disciplinary actions for out-of-state practice.
Key provisions
- Establishes a system for registering volunteer health practitioners through ESAR-VHP or the Medical Reserve Corps.
- Allows for the use of volunteer health practitioners from disaster relief organizations and licensing boards.
- Defines scope-of-practice standards for volunteer health practitioners.
- Authorizes the EMSA to regulate the duration, location, and types of services volunteer practitioners can provide.
- Requires coordination with the Office of Emergency Services and other relevant agencies.
- Provides for administrative sanctions for out-of-state or in-state misconduct by volunteer practitioners.
- Establishes worker’s compensation coverage for volunteer health practitioners providing services in California.
- Allows for the adoption of uniform standards with other states.
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