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DE HJR5
Joint Resolution
Status
6/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charles Potter
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AI Summary
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Directs the Delaware Emergency Medical Services Oversight Council (DEMSOC) and Office of Emergency Medical Services to establish statewide metrics for emergency room wait times to be adopted by the Division of Public Health
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Requires DEMSOC to develop mechanisms providing emergency responders with real-time access to emergency room wait time data to inform patient transport decisions
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Mandates that emergency room wait time metrics be made publicly available so Delawareans and public officials can measure performance
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Requires DEMSOC and the Office of Emergency Medical Services to report to the General Assembly and Governor on initiative status by January 9, 2018
Legislative Description
Relating To Improving Medical Outcomes By Establishing Statewide Metrics For Emergency Room Wait Times.
Last Action
Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate
6/23/2017