An Act to ensure appropriate and timely emergency medical response
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the speed and effectiveness of emergency medical response in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish clearer procedures for reporting crimes to emergency medical services (EMS) and law enforcement, ensuring that EMS personnel receive critical information before arriving at a scene. The goal is to allow EMS providers to better prepare for and respond to emergencies, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes. The bill focuses on streamlining communication between relevant agencies.
Key provisions
- Requires reporting of crimes to EMS when responding to medical emergencies.
- Establishes protocols for sharing information between law enforcement and EMS.
- Addresses potential delays in information sharing that could hinder response times.
- Promotes coordination between emergency services to enhance preparedness.
Who is affected
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel
- Law enforcement officials
- Patients receiving emergency medical care
- First responders
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Homar Gómez
Cosponsors
Homar Gómez
Joanne M. Comerford
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