Requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)
Impact
The introduction of AB128 is poised to significantly influence state laws related to emergency medical response and public safety. By ensuring that first responders are well-informed and equipped to deal with life-threatening allergic reactions, the bill aims to enhance the overall health and safety of the community. This could potentially reduce the number of fatalities arising from anaphylaxis, given the critical role that timely administration of epinephrine plays in such emergencies.
Summary
Assembly Bill 128 mandates that first responders in Wisconsin receive training to administer epinephrine delivery systems. This training encompasses recognizing symptoms of severe allergic reactions and understanding the protocols for the storage and administration of such systems. First responders, including various professionals such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, must also be equipped with an epinephrine delivery system while on duty. The Department of Health Services is tasked with identifying training organizations and ensuring the distribution of these systems to trained responders.
Contention
Despite its intended benefits, AB128 may face scrutiny concerning its implementation and funding. One point of contention could arise from budgetary discussions regarding the allocation of resources for training and equipment, especially in areas with already constrained emergency service budgets. Additionally, concerns may be voiced about the adequacy and frequency of training, ensuring that all first responders are truly prepared to act swiftly and competently in emergency situations.
Reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported; emergency medical services education; tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners; reporting on changes to the scope of practice of emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners; a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems; eligible expenses of fire dues program; a live 911 pilot program; eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported; emergency medical services education; tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners; reporting on changes to the scope of practice of emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners; a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems; eligible expenses of fire dues program; a live 911 pilot program; eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program; and making an appropriation. (FE)
County and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)