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MN SF119

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Julie Rosen

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Creates a new certification for Emergency Medical Technician-Community Paramedic (EMT-CP) in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2011
  • Requires applicants to be currently certified as EMT-P with two years of full-time service, complete an approved community paramedic training program with clinical experience, and submit a board-approved application
  • Community paramedics must practice under protocols established by an ambulance service medical director and operate according to patient care plans developed by physicians, advanced practice nurses, or physician assistants
  • Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to determine community paramedic services and payment rates for coverage under the medical assistance program, with a report due to the legislature by January 15, 2012
  • Requires evaluation of community paramedic services' effects on healthcare costs, quality, and coordination with health care homes, with findings due by December 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Emergency medical technician-community paramedic (EMT-CP) certification

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 12 04/06/11

4/11/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/27/2011

Full Bill Text

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