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HI HB837
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $1,260,135 for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to acquire and operate one advanced life support ambulance based in Puna on the island of Hawaii.
- Ambulance will operate during daily peak hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will include vehicle acquisition, equipment, and personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical service personnel.
- Addresses the Puna area's growing emergency medical services demand, with calls exceeding 5,000 per year and average emergency response roundtrips taking nearly two hours.
- Intended to reduce emergency response times, improve patient outcomes for injured or ill residents and visitors, and alleviate strain on Hilo paramedic units currently covering Puna calls.
- Effective July 1, 2017, with funds to be expended by the Department of Health.
Legislative Description
Relating To Health.
Emergency Medical Services
Last Action
Re-referred to HHS, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/17/2018
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Services1/17/2018
Health1/27/2017
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