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EMS Systems-rural Populations

It became law on Aug 20, 2021.

IL HB 2864 · House Bill · 102nd

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Sponsors
14
Latest action
Aug 20, 2021

What it does

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that, in a rural population of 7,500 or fewer inhabitants, each EMS System medical director shall create an exception to the credentialing process to allow registered nurses, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to serve as EMTs. Requires each EMS System medical director to accept documentation from an applicant detailing education from either continuing education or documented work experience and practical skill credentialing including, but not limited to, airway management, ambulance operations, extrication, telecommunications, and pre-hospital cardiac and trauma care. Requires each EMS System…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Aug 20, 2021

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