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Bill would let EMTs, paramedics perform limited in-hospital tasks; committee hears workforce concerns
Summary
Sponsor testimony on HB 398 said EMTs and paramedics could perform limited in-hospital functions (transport within hospital, vitals, IV access) under physician or RN direction; members voiced concern that hospitals could draw EMTs away from private ambulance services.
At a first hearing on House Bill 398, sponsors told the House Health Committee the bill would allow EMTs and paramedics to perform three specific tasks in hospital settings—transporting patients between departments, obtaining vital signs, and establishing intravenous access—when directed by a physician or registered…
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