O’Scanlon’s Bill Modernizing Emergency Medical Services Becomes Law
Governor Chris Christie on Friday signed a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon that brings New Jersey’s Emergency Medical Services into the 21st century by requiring the use of technology for data collection by first responders to deliver the best emergency medical care possible.
“For too long, the emergency medical services system in New Jersey has existed without an overarching mandate to collect the kind of information that is needed in today’s rapidly evolving health care and emergency environments. When calls come into 911 and lives are on the line, we now have the opportunity to collect and assess valuable information that will continually improve the quality of EMS,” said O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth). “This bill puts the patient first, ensuring the best possible care leads to better post-emergency outcomes.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: July 26th, 2017 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Declan O'Scanlon, Emergency Management, Monmouth County News | Tags: A4925, Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon, Cue Jim Sage Rant, Declan O'Scanlon, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, EMS services, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | 1 Comment »