This bill mandates the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) within the Department of Health (DOH) to create a comprehensive Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan for New Jersey. The plan is intended to establish a coordinated emergency medical services (EMS) system that includes both short-term and long-term goals. It may also incorporate regional EMS plans tailored to specific local needs, which must be developed collaboratively by county boards of health and approved by the OEMS. The OEMS is required to review and update the Statewide plan every three years and make it accessible on the DOH's website.

In the development and updating of the Statewide EMS Plan, the OEMS must conduct an inventory of available EMS resources, assess the current system's effectiveness, and identify necessary changes to improve access to services. The plan will also include performance metrics for EMS delivery, strategies for better serving nonurgent care patients, and collaboration with various organizations for funding support. Additionally, the plan aims to enhance the overall EMS system by improving response times, increasing access to quality care, and providing training for EMS personnel. It will also establish processes for designating trauma centers, support crisis intervention services for EMS personnel, and coordinate with existing programs to ensure comprehensive emergency medical care across the state.