US SB848 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection, and Coordination Act - Authorizes states to regulate helicopter medical services with respect to: (1) the medical qualifications and training of helicopter medical personnel; and (2) the obligation of providers of helicopter medical services to comply with a state's health planning, patient safety, and medical service requirements. Prohibits states from imposing requirements on pilots. Authorizes states to regulate the following aspects of helicopter medical services to the extent such regulations are harmonized with applicable federal operating requirements: (1) establishment of criteria for determination of the appropriate medical institution to receive a transported patient; (2) specification of service requirements with respect to geographic areas within a state or during specified hours and days; (3) coordination of flight requests for emergency helicopter medical services; (4) compliance with medical services accreditation requirements, except where they infringe upon relevant federal operating requirements; and (5) provision of emergency helicopter medical services to all persons where needed. Authorizes a state to regulate certain aspects of helicopter medical services to the extent that such regulations are consistent with, and do not infringe upon, applicable federal operating requirements. Specifies among the aspects of helicopter medical services which states may regulate: (1) the necessary medical equipment and supplies to be carried on board or affixed to the helicopter; (2) the physical attributes of the helicopter necessary for the provision of quality medical care and for the protection of helicopter, ground medical, and emergency response personnel; and (3) specified communication capabilities among helicopter medical personnel and emergency medical services and public safety personnel, and between the flight crew and helicopter medical personnel. Requires a provider of helicopter medical services that is licensed in more than one state where state helicopter medical services regulations are inconsistent to comply with the most stringent regulation. Requires a state, if necessary, to establish regulations or negotiate mutual aid agreements with adjacent states, or providers of helicopter medical services in such states, to ensure access to such services across state borders.
Title
Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection, and Coordination Act
Sponsors
Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC] | Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Kay Hagan [D-NC] |
Sen. John Kerry [D-MA] | Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO] | Sen. Olympia Snowe [R-ME] | Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-04-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB978 (Related) 2009-02-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Aviation and airports
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Intergovernmental relations
Licensing and registrations
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/848/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s848/BILLS-111s848is.pdf |