The bill amends the Kansas 911 Act to establish a statewide emergency medical dispatch and telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) program, which will be coordinated by the state 911 board. This program aims to create standardized protocols for public safety answering points (PSAPs) and emergency medical dispatchers. The board is authorized to employ or contract for a medical director to oversee the program, as well as to establish a centralized quality assurance system. PSAPs will have the option to either utilize the services provided by the state 911 board or procure their own medical direction and quality assurance services. Additionally, the bill creates an emergency medical dispatch and telecommunicator CPR fund to support these initiatives.

The bill also limits civil liability for individuals or entities providing medical direction or quality assurance services under this program, protecting them from claims unless gross negligence is proven. It amends existing statutes related to governmental liability, ensuring that claims arising from the provision of emergency medical dispatch or CPR services are subject to the same protections. The bill repeals certain existing sections of law and requires the state 911 board to report annually on the program's performance and its impact on health outcomes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-5362, 12-5382, 12-5390, 75-6104
As Amended by Senate Committee: 12-5362, 12-5382, 12-5390, 75-6104