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HI SCR91

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the need for an additional advanced life support ambulance to serve residents in the Makalei area of Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaii
  • Notes that the population and emergency medical services calls in the area have significantly increased over the years
  • Identifies that primary health care access is challenging with services located up to 30 miles away, forcing residents to rely on emergency medical services as their health care access point
  • States that paramedics currently respond to as many as ten emergency calls during a 24-hour shift, raising concerns about fatigue and safety
  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Health and Mayor of the County of Hawaii

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Importance Of An Additional Ambulance To Serve Residents In The Makalei Area, Kailua-kona, Island Of Hawaii.

Emergency Medical Services

Last Action

Report adopted, referred to WAM.

3/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/27/2019
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/12/2019

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