OH HB398

Expands where EMTs (basic, intermediate, and paramedic) can perform nonemergency medical services in hospitals beyond just emergency departments, allowing them to work in any hospital area with hospital-delineated privileges

Authorizes all EMT levels to obtain patient vital signs and transport patients requiring continuous monitoring between hospital areas as nonemergency services

Permits EMT-intermediates and paramedics to place peripheral intravenous lines or intraosseous lines, including with ultrasound assistance, in any hospital area

Requires all hospital-based EMT services to remain under supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse designated by a physician

Clarifies that EMTs performing nonemergency services outside hospitals must still work under their medical director or cooperating physician advisory board and cannot perform services beyond their emergency certification scope