California Drowning Prevention and Rescue Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the California Drowning Prevention and Rescue Act, aims to improve drowning prevention and response in the state. It clarifies that “911” callers requiring medical assistance, particularly those experiencing drowning, should receive CPR instructions that include both ventilation and chest compressions. The bill also mandates that the State Department of Public Health review and update public communications about CPR and requires the Emergency Medical Services Authority to conduct a comprehensive report on California’s lifeguard workforce, with potential funding sourced from the ‘Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids’ license plate program, contingent on the enactment of Assembly Bill 1634.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that ‘911’ callers requiring medical assistance, including drowning victims, should receive CPR instructions covering both ventilation and chest compressions.
- Requires the State Department of Public Health to review and update public communications about CPR knowledge and training.
- Mandates a biennial report from the Emergency Medical Services Authority on California’s lifeguard workforce, covering training, employment, and challenges.
- Authorizes the Emergency Medical Services Authority to utilize funds from the ‘Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids’ license plate program for lifeguard workforce initiatives.
- This provision is contingent on the enactment and effectiveness of Assembly Bill 1634.
- Establishes a goal to increase California’s CPR knowledge and training rates to 80% and 75% respectively by 2030.
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