The bill amends the Public Health Code to enhance the protocols established by medical control authorities for life support agencies and emergency medical services personnel. It mandates that these authorities develop written protocols that include various requirements, such as the acts that can be performed by licensed personnel, medical protocols for dispatching life support agencies, and compliance with the Michigan do-not-resuscitate procedure act. Notably, the bill introduces a new requirement for life support agencies to be equipped with an "epinephrine delivery system" instead of just "epinephrine auto-injectors," and ensures that personnel are trained to recognize anaphylactic reactions and properly administer and dispose of the epinephrine delivery system.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for the development and adoption of these protocols, including a requirement for a 60-day notice period before adoption and a review process by the department. It also establishes an appeals process for affected participants in the emergency medical services system, allowing them to challenge decisions made by the medical control authority. The bill emphasizes the need for quality improvement programs and the potential for medical control authorities to impose additional standards for equipment and personnel, provided that these do not negatively impact public health or safety. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of several related bills in the legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.20919
As Passed by the House: 333.20919