SB 921
Creating WV Medical Services Oversight and Support Act
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 921 creates the West Virginia Emergency Medical Services Oversight and Support Act. This bill establishes the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) to provide oversight, guidance, and support to county commissions regarding their EMS services. The OEMS will conduct audits, inspections, and needs-based funding assessments, ensuring accountability and sustainability of EMS operations across the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) with specific duties.
- Requires OEMS to develop a standardized framework for county EMS operations.
- Mandates financial audits of county EMS services.
- Directs OEMS to distribute state EMS funding based on a needs-based assessment.
- Requires OEMS to conduct regular inspections of EMS facilities.
- Oversees continuing education programs for EMS personnel.
- Provides a direct resource for county commissions facing EMS challenges.
- Requires OEMS to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing its activities.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Providers
- Volunteer Fire Departments
- The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)
- Residents of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Creates a new state agency (OEMS) dedicated to EMS oversight.
- Introduces a needs-based funding model for EMS services.
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