New Process for Rapidly Updating National EMS Scope of Practice Model

As part of an ongoing revision of the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, a group ofexperts convened by the National Association of State EMS Officials, with support from the NHTSA Office of EMS, recently developed and approved a process for quickly updating the Model. The description of the process is available on ems.gov.   The National EMS Scope of Practice Model was initially published in 2007 and provides guidance to states developing EMS scope of practice laws and regulations. The recent effort to revise the Model included the development of two emergent updates, released in 2017, to address the growing efforts to put naloxone and tourniquets in the hands of more first responders. The fully revised Model is expected to be completed later this year. The creation of a rapid process for updating the National EMS Scope of Practice Model will improve the EMS profession's ability to adapt and innovate safely as the rate oftechnological and scientific developments continues to increase. For more information on the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, visit ems.gov/education.html.
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