Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 1021.6 - Comprehensive EMS system plan(a) The Department, with the advice of the Advisory Board, will develop and annually update a Statewide EMS System Plan, which will include both short-range and long-range goals and objectives for the coordinated delivery of EMS in this Commonwealth.(b) The plan will contain:(1) An inventory of EMS resources available in this Commonwealth.(2) An assessment of the effectiveness of the existing Statewide EMS system and a determination of the need for changes to the Statewide EMS system.(3) Performance measures for delivery of EMS to persons in this Commonwealth.(4) Methods to be used in achieving stated performance measures.(5) A schedule for achievement of the stated performance measures.(6) A method for monitoring and evaluating whether the stated Statewide performance measures are being achieved.(7) Estimated costs for achieving the stated performance measures.(c) The Department will incorporate regional EMS system plans into the Statewide EMS System Plan.(d) The Department will adopt a Statewide EMS System Plan, updates to the plan after public notice, an opportunity for comment and its consideration of comments received. The Department will make the plan available to the General Assembly and concerned agencies, entities and individuals who request a copy.