MN HF972

Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board shall adopt rules authorizing EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics to assist patients in emergency situations with administering prescription medications for adrenal insufficiency that the patient carries.

Patient-assisted medication administration must use delivery routes within the scope of training for the EMT, AEMT, or paramedic, and may only occur under guidelines approved by the ambulance service medical director or under direct medical control.

Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board shall adopt rules establishing standards for ambulance services to communicate with patients and caregivers about the patient's health condition, likelihood of needing emergency medical services, and collaborative development of emergency medical services care plans.

Ambulance service medical directors shall participate in care coordination for patients in their service area, including developing potential treatment plans, determining optimal prehospital approaches and treatment, and establishing alternative approaches and treatment options.