Sec. 20916.

The state emergency medical services coordination committee created in section 20915 shall do all of the following:

(a) Meet not less than twice annually at the call of the chairperson or the director.

(b) Provide for the coordination and exchange of information on emergency medical services programs and services.

(c) Act as liaison between organizations and individuals involved in the emergency medical services system.

(d) Make recommendations to the department in the development of a comprehensive statewide emergency medical services program.

(e) Advise the legislature and the department on matters concerning emergency medical services throughout the state.

(f) Issue opinions on appeals of medical control authority decisions under section 20919 and make recommendations based on those opinions to the department for the resolution of those appeals.

(g) Participate in educational activities, special studies, and the evaluation of emergency medical services as requested by the director.

(h) Advise the department concerning vehicle standards for ambulances.

(i) Advise the department concerning minimum patient care equipment lists.

(j) Advise the department on the standards required under section 20910(1)(f).

(k) Appoint, with the advice and consent of the department, a statewide quality assurance task force to review and make recommendations to the department concerning approval of medical control authority applications and revisions concerning protocols under section 20919 and field studies under section 20910(1)(h), and conduct other quality assurance activities as requested by the director. A majority of the members of the task force shall be individuals who are not currently serving on the committee. The task force shall report its decisions, findings, and recommendations to the committee and the department.

(l) Advise the department concerning requirements for curriculum changes for emergency medical services educational programs.

(m) Advise the department on minimum standards that each life support agency must meet for licensure under this part.

History: Add. 1990, Act 179, Imd. Eff. July 2, 1990 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 375, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of licensing and regulatory affairs relative to registration, licensing, or regulation of professional occupations arising from part 209 of the public health code, including board, commission, council, or similar entity providing regulation of health professionals under part 209 of article 17 of the public health code to department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2017-3, compiled at MCL 333.26254.Popular Name: Act 368