This bill mandates that emergency medical services (EMS) units and providers must submit incident reports to the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services within a specified timeframe of 7 days. The bill amends existing law by adding a requirement for these reports while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining patient records and protecting their confidentiality.

Specifically, the bill modifies the language in RS 153-A:20, IV, by inserting the phrase "provided that a unit or provider shall submit an emergency medical services incident report to the division within 7 days." This addition establishes a clear deadline for reporting, enhancing accountability and ensuring timely communication of incidents. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.