Authorizes and directs the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) to organize and facilitate a working group of healthcare providers who deal with victims of trauma to develop recommendations for a Level III Trauma Center in Northeast Louisiana.
Impact
The establishment of a Level III Trauma Center is viewed as critical for enhancing the quality of care for trauma victims in northeastern Louisiana. The working group is tasked with the development of recommendations for the center and the creation of a data registry that would track outcomes for trauma survivors. By implementing these measures, the bill aims to minimize transfer times of trauma victims, which can often exceed the optimal 'golden hour' for treatment.
Summary
SCR18 directs the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) to establish a working group of healthcare providers focused on addressing trauma care in Northeast Louisiana. The need for improved trauma services in this region has been highlighted by the absence of any American College of Surgeons verified Level III Trauma Centers. This resolution emphasizes the importance of improving trauma outcomes through proper care coordination and timely access to trauma services.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SCR18 appears supportive, especially among healthcare providers and trauma care advocates. There is a recognition that establishing a dedicated trauma center could fundamentally improve health outcomes in the area. However, as with many healthcare-related initiatives, there could be discussions regarding funding, resource allocation, and the involvement of various healthcare entities in the proposed network.
Contestation
One notable point of contention may arise around the specifics of how the working group will operate and which stakeholders will have a significant role in the discussions. Additionally, ensuring that the recommendations made by the group are adequately funded and supported by state policy will likely be areas of scrutiny as the initiative progresses.
Authorizes and directs the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) to organize and facilitate a working group of healthcare providers who deal with victims of trauma to develop recommendations for a Level III Trauma Center in Northeast Louisiana.
Consolidates the functions of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services into the the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services and Response Network. (gov sig) (2/3 - CA7s2.1(A)) (OR -$251,678 GF EX See Note)
Establishes the La. Emergency Response Network as the lead agency to govern, develop, and manage a comprehensive statewide trauma system that would address trauma and time-sensitive illness (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
Authorizes and directs the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to issue administrative rules concerning transportation of patients with cardiac and stroke emergencies
Directs the Department of Health and Hospitals to create a working group to develop strategies to decrease primary care utilization in emergency rooms in hospitals across Louisiana.
Requests that the Bd. of Regents and the State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the Taylor Foundation, La. Office of Student Financial Assistance, public postsecondary education management boards, and certain others, study certain issues relative to TOPS
Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to study employment practices and professional licensing requirements to benefit veterans in the workforce
Creates a task force to study meaningful oversight of the professional healthcare licensing boards statutorily created within the Department of Health and Hospitals.