What's happening
The bill allows advanced emergency medical technicians to administer blood transfusions during emergency hospital transport without a nurse present.
Why it matters
Expands emergency care capabilities. By permitting advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) to administer blood transfusions during transport without requiring a nurse or higher-level medical provider, the bill could allow life-saving treatment to begin sooner for trauma or other critical patients, especially in rural or resource-limited settings.
Addresses workforce shortages and response times. The change recognizes the shortage of nurses and other advanced providers in some regions, potentially reducing delays in care during emergencies and improving patient outcomes during transport to hospitals.
Increases responsibilities and training needs for AEMTs. The bill implies that AEMTs will need to be adequately trained in blood transfusion protocols, monitoring for transfusion reactions, and managing complications, potentially leading to updates in training standards and oversight.
Could impact hospital and EMS partnerships. By clarifying who can legally administer transfusions in pre-hospital settings, the legislation might encourage more hospitals and EMS agencies to implement or expand pre-hospital transfusion protocols, potentially setting a precedent for other states.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
337
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 5, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. GUNTHER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing blood transfusions without a nurse under certain circumstances
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 5 of section 3121 of the public health law, as added by chapter 914 of the laws of 1973, is amended to read as follows:
5. The council shall have power by the affirmative vote of a majority of its members to enact, and from time to time, amend and repeal, rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for the proper collection, processing, fractionation, storage, distribution, and supply of human blood or blood derivatives, for the purpose of transfusions, subject to approval by the commissioner. Such regulations shall allow for advanced emergency medical technicians to administer blood transfusions without the presence of a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, or board-certified cardiovascular perfusionist on an emergency basis during the transport to the hospital.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the council on human blood and transfusion services may promulgate any rule or regulation necessary for timely implementation of this act on its effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02792-01-7
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